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£13.25 Per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
Working Hours:
42
Location:
Ashford
Closing Date:
04/11/2026
Job Category:
Security
Job Introduction
Multi Skilled Operative (Security)
Sevington Inland Border Facility, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6GE
- £13.25 per hour
- 42 hours per week
- 4 on, 4 off – 07:00–19:00
- Valid SIA Security Guarding licence required
Keep people safe and operations moving.
Join Sodexo as a Multi Skilled Operative (Security) at Sevington Inland Border Facility, where you’ll help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for colleagues, customers and visiting drivers.
Combining security, customer service and practical site support, this is a varied, active role. From patrolling the premises and managing vehicle movements to responding to incidents, you’ll play an important part in keeping the site running smoothly.
If you’re observant, approachable and confident handling different situations calmly and professionally, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
- Patrol and monitor the premises, remaining alert to security concerns and potential hazards.
- Help manage vehicle movements, traffic flow and parking to support safe and efficient site operations.
- Provide a professional, helpful point of contact for drivers, visitors, colleagues and customers.
- Respond calmly to incidents and difficult situations, following site procedures and escalating when needed.
- Support the site management and Rapid Response teams during busy periods, unexpected incidents and colleague breaks.
- Assist with responses to spills and other environmental incidents, following training and site procedures.
- Report accidents, near misses, faulty equipment and security concerns promptly and accurately.
- Support practical site duties, including manual handling and cleaning-related tasks where required.
- Work closely with colleagues and client teams, maintaining clear communication and high service standards.
- Take part in training to develop your knowledge of site operations, safety and security procedures.
What you’ll bring
- A valid SIA Security Guarding licence – essential.
- Good communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
- The ability to work independently, use your initiative and contribute positively to a team.
- Strong attention to detail and a calm, practical approach to solving problems.
- Good numeracy and IT skills, including proficiency in the main Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to carry out manual handling duties associated with equipment and cleaning tasks, following safe working procedures.
- A flexible approach to supporting different duties across the site.
Previous experience within a facilities management environment would be an advantage.
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