Job Introduction
Security Officer (Relief)
Location: Based from Cluny Bond, near Kirkcaldy (Fife), with regular travel to other Diageo sites in Shieldhall (Glasgow), Blythswood (Glasgow City Centre), Bonnybridge (Falkirk) and Menstrie (Clackmannanshire)
Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour
Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible shifts covering days, nights and weekends. As a Relief Security Officer, your rota will be issued one month in advance wherever possible, allowing you to plan ahead.
Due to the nature of the role, you'll provide cover across multiple sites for planned holidays, sickness and other absences, so flexibility is essential. Your working pattern will vary depending on operational requirements. For example, you may work five shifts in one week and two shifts the next, while remaining contracted and paid for 42 hours per week.
The role is based from Cluny Bond, near Kirkcaldy (Fife), with regular travel to other Diageo sites in Shieldhall (Glasgow), Blythswood (Glasgow City Centre), Bonnybridge (Falkirk) and Menstrie (Clackmannanshire).
Business mileage is reimbursed from your main base at Cluny Bond in line with company policy.
Any hours worked in addition to your contracted 42 hours will be paid as overtime, in line with business requirements.
We're looking for a professional, adaptable and customer-focused Relief Security Officer to join our Corporate Services team, providing cover in Kirkcaldy (Fife), with regular travel to other Diageo sites in Shieldhall (Glasgow), Blythswood (Glasgow City Centre), Bonnybridge (Falkirk) and Menstrie (Clackmannanshire). This is a varied role where no two days are the same, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working in different environments and thrives on delivering outstanding service.
As a Relief Security Officer, you'll provide security, reception and facilities support, ensuring our clients, colleagues and visitors receive a safe, secure and welcoming experience wherever you're deployed.
What you’ll do:
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Providing a professional and visible security presence across multiple client sites.
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Travelling to our sites to provide planned and emergency cover as required.
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Delivering exceptional customer service to employees, visitors, contractors and clients.
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Managing access and egress, checking identification and issuing visitor passes and security badges.
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Operating reception and handling telephone enquiries professionally.
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Carrying out internal and external patrols to maintain a safe and secure environment.
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Locking and securing buildings, conducting end-of-day checks and ensuring site integrity.
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Responding to incidents, emergencies, fire alarms and first aid situations in accordance with site procedures.
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Completing accurate incident reports, documentation and daily logs using company systems.
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Supporting Facilities teams with additional duties when required.
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Reporting hazards, security concerns and health and safety issues promptly.
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Ensuring all visitors and contractors comply with site rules, including PPE requirements.
What you bring:
We're looking for someone who understands that great security is about much more than protecting a site, it's about delivering a professional, welcoming and customer-focused service every day.
You'll have:
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A valid SIA Security Guard Licence (essential).
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Previous experience in a security or customer-facing role.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills.
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A professional, courteous and approachable manner.
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Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office, security systems and completing electronic reports accurately.
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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
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The ability to remain calm, make sound decisions and follow procedures under pressure.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your workload.
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A flexible approach and willingness to provide cover across multiple locations, including holidays and sickness.
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The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
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A clear understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately.
Essential Requirements
Due to the nature of this relief role, applicants must:
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Hold a full UK driving licence.
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Be willing and able to travel regularly between multiple client sites.
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Be at least 21 years of age for insurance purposes.
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Have held a full UK driving licence for a minimum of two years.
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Be eligible to work in the UK and successfully complete all required pre-employment screening and vetting.
Compliance and Standards
This role requires a high level of professionalism and strict adherence to policies, procedures and legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to:
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Follow all Sodexo and client policies, procedures and site rules at all times.
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Maintain full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
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Complete all security documentation accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
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Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and maintain accurate electronic records.
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Uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
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Ensure compliance with all right-to-work, employment screening and client security requirements.
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 high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
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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?
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