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Chaperone Operative

Job Reference SDX/TP/1964195/156217

This job has been closed.

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Fixed Term – Part Time
Salary:
£12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Working Hours:
25
Location:
Portsmouth
Closing Date:
27/04/2026
Job Category:
Security
Sodexo Segment:
UK Government - Frontline

Job Introduction

  • 25 hours per week

  • Monday to Friday. 5 hour shifts worked between the hours of 7:00 and 16:00.  However, flexibility may be required to cover evening and weekend working to meet business needs

  • 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
  • £12.71 per hour 

  • 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site

  • Free car parking

  • Reduced cost use of gym on site

  • Subsidised food available on site

  • Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth

  • Families Day and other special events on site

  • Sodexo rewards and benefits

  • Discounts at Sodexo partner brands

  • Driving is required for this position. For insurance purposes you must be over 25 and hold a Full UK Driving License 
  • Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 5 years to apply for this position

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is PO1 4QT
 

Job Description:

As a Security Escort/Chaperone at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 4QT, your role is vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our clients. You'll be tasked with escorting visitors and deliveries to a variety of areas of the Naval Base.

What you’ll do:

  • Escort deliveries to warehouse areas and ships.
  • Escort visitors on site to meeting/interview locations

  • Driving on site to escort visitors and take deliveries

  • Ensuring Security and Safety is adhered to

  • Communicating with naval base personnel

  • Take instruction on designated delivery areas

  • Conducting Daily Vehicle checks from a checklist and reporting defects to Naval Base Motor Transport Department

What you bring: 

  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment
  • Attention to detail and adherence to standards 
  • Computer Literate 
  • Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures 
  • For insurance purposes you must be over 25 and hold a Full UK Driving License 
  • Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 5 years to apply for this position

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!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications


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