Location: Dover (you must drive and have your own transport)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, days and nights
*You will work an average of 4 shifts of 12 hours over a rolling 8-day period, this will include working every other weekend. You will know your shift pattern when you join, and this will only change when covering for holidays or sickness.
The role:
We're looking for an approachable individual to join a busy transport and distribution site in a site-based security role. You'll be responsible for controlling access to and from the site and acting as the first point of contact for drivers, suppliers and customers.
- 30 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Company pension
- Time and a half for additional hours worked
- Double time for hours worked on bank holidays
- Discounted vehicle servicing and MOTs for family members
Key responsibilities would be to:
- Monitor and control site access, ensuring the safe movement of vehicles.
- Liaise with drivers, issuing keys and distributing relevant paperwork.
- Manage visitors arriving, providing a friendly and professional welcome.
- Process transactions and maintain accurate records for customer accounts.
- Notify customers when their deliveries are due.
- Oversee truck parking during the evenings when required.
- Input data into existing spreadsheets and carry out general administrative tasks.
Experience and skills required:
- Previous experience in security, policing, gatehouse operations or similar would be advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and approachable manner.
- Basic computer literacy and administrative skills, including using spreadsheets and email.
- Confidence dealing with members of the public, drivers and employees.
- Patience and the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and approachable under pressure.
*Ex-service personnel are particularly encouraged to apply
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We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
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Security Officer in Dover employer: New Appointments Group Ltd
At New Appointments Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and customer service. Our Warehouse Operative role provides not only competitive working hours with an early finish on Fridays but also opportunities for personal growth and development in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us to be part of a company that has been expertly matching employers and jobseekers since 1975, where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Contact Details:
New Appointments Group Ltd Recruitment Team
