Job Introduction
Security Officer
Location: Catalent Pharma Solutions, Frankland Road, Blagrove, Swindon, Wiltshire SN5 8RU
Hours: Full time – 42 hours per week (4 on / 4 off)
Pay: £14.09 per hour
Benefits: Opportunities for career development + Sodexo employee benefits package
Protect our customers, unlock your career.
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are key to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the safety and security of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant and professional individual with a passion for security, then secure your future with Sodexo.
A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe — Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.
What you’ll do:
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Act as the first point of contact for staff, visitors, and contractors, ensuring a professional and secure front-of-house presence
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Control access and egress to site, verifying identification and ensuring full compliance with security protocols and site procedures
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Conduct regular internal and external patrols, maintaining a visible presence to deter and detect security risks
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Monitor CCTV systems, alarms, and security equipment, responding promptly to any suspicious activity or breaches
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Respond effectively to emergencies, incidents, and alarm activations, following escalation procedures where required
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Enforce company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations, ensuring full compliance at all times
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Carry out searches, inspections, and audits in line with site requirements and regulatory standards
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Maintain accurate and detailed incident reports, logs, and shift handovers
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Support business continuity by working collaboratively with site teams and emergency services when required
What you’ll bring:
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A valid and in-date SIA Licence (essential)
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Proven experience in a corporate, pharmaceutical, or high-security environment (desirable)
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Strong understanding of security operations, procedures, and compliance standards
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Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
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Ability to remain calm and professional when responding to incidents and emergency situations
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Confident communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels
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A proactive, reliable, and team-oriented approach
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Flexibility to work shifts, including days, nights, and weekends
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
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Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
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An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
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Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
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Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
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Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
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Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
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Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more about Sodexo:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
For careers that mean business.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
