Gateman (Site Operative) - Bishop's Stortford in Essex

We have an exciting opportunity for a Gatekeeper to join our team within Vistry Central Home Counties, at our Bishop’s Stortford site (CM23 0AH). As our Gatekeeper, you will be responsible for controlling access to a construction site, ensuring only authorised personnel and vehicles enter. You will manage site entry logs, verify identification, and enforce safety requirements.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Christmas company shutdown
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits

In return, what we would like from you:

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• CSCS Card
• Experience of working on a construction site
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• Valid First Aid at Work Certificate
• NVQ in Construction level 3 or higher
• Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety obligations and building legislation

More about the Gatekeeper role:

• Oversee and control access to the site or facility, ensuring only authorized personnel enter.
• Monitor and log all visitors, deliveries, and contractors, ensuring proper identification and compliance with security protocols.
• Enforce safety and security policies, reporting any suspicious activity or breaches to management.
• Manage the issuance and tracking of site access passes or credentials.
• Coordinate with site management to ensure all personnel meet required safety and compliance standards before entering.
• Maintain and update visitor logs and access records accurately.
• Communicate with on-site staff and external contractors to coordinate entry and site operations.
• Ensure gates, entry points, and other access areas are always secure and functional.
• Provide help and guidance to visitors or contractors regarding site rules, regulations, and directions.
• Report any access issues, incidents, or security concerns to senior management or security teams.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry.