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Security Receptionist

Job Reference SDX/TP/1324814/141605

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Number of Positions:
2
Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time
Salary:
£12.46
Working Hours:
40
Location:
Colchester
Closing Date:
21/04/2025
Job Category:
Security
Sodexo Segment:
UK Government - Frontline

Job Introduction

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Sunday Rolling rota 12 hour shifts 06:30 to 18:30 & 18:30 to 06:30
  • £12.46 per hour 
  • Free Car parking

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Job introduction:

As a Security receptionist at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Your role is vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our clients. You'll be tasked with verifying and directing visitors.

What you’ll do:

  • Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security identification and protocols for the site/area
  • Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems 
  • Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting
  • Log calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff 
  • Deliver and maintain customer service at all times, ensuring client satisfaction
  • Maintain a high standard of a well kept reception/entry area to ensure visitors journey starts with a positive impression.

What you bring: 

  • Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities
  • Standard SIA license
  • Excellent communication and awareness skills 
  • Experience in working in a similar role 
  • Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures 

What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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