Job Introduction
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Full time
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42 hours per week
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4 on, 4 off
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£14.23 per hour
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Free Gym
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Subsidised food
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Free parking
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Apprenticeship opportunities
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Opportunities for career development
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Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Security Supervisor
York - Full time
Protect our customers, unlock your career.
At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. If you're a vigilant professional with a passion for security, then secure your career with Sodexo!
A role where you’re the key to keeping everyone safe. Valued. Recognised. Rewarded.
What you'll do:
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Lead and support the Security Operations team, ensuring a safe, professional, and customer-focused security service is delivered at all times.
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Oversee daily shift operations, managing staff rotas, shift cover, and operational priorities to ensure effective service delivery.
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Support and develop your team through onboarding, training, competency assessments, and regular performance reviews.
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Respond quickly and effectively to incidents, emergencies, and customer requests, ensuring appropriate action is taken and stakeholders are kept informed.
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Monitor and operate CCTV, access control, fire alarm systems, and other security technologies to protect people, property, and assets.
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Carry out site patrols, perimeter inspections, and car park checks to maintain a safe and secure environment.
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Manage visitor and contractor access, ensuring inductions, bookings, and security procedures are completed accurately.
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Maintain accurate security records, incident reports, health & safety documentation, and operational logs.
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Support compliance by maintaining SIA records, coordinating safety checks, and ensuring all procedures meet company and statutory requirements.
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Build strong working relationships with clients, contractors, emergency services, and colleagues across the site.
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Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by identifying risks, reporting hazards, and supporting continuous improvement.
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Lead by example, delivering outstanding customer service while maintaining the highest professional and operational standards.
What you'll bring:
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Previous experience in a security supervisory or team leader role within a corporate, industrial, manufacturing, or facilities management environment.
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A valid SIA Door Supervisor or Security Guarding Licence is essential.
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A current Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification is desirable.
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Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with clients, contractors, emergency services, and colleagues.
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Experience using CCTV, access control systems, fire alarm systems, and security reporting systems.
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Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and operational systems.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage rotas, incidents, and multiple priorities.
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A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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A flexible approach to working shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
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A full UK driving licence is desirable.
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
