Security Team Leader

As a Multi-Skilled Security Team Leader at Inland Border Facilities Sevington, Ashford. Your role is vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our clients. You will be overseeing a team of around 20 people to ensure the day to day operation on site runs smoothly. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. 

What you’ll do: 

General on site security and patrolling of the site
Managing the queuing system for the drivers on site 
Managing the flow of all vehicles through the site 
Ensure effective communication with the line manager, team and customer.
Be required to undertake different duties on shift within the Rapid Response team.
Supervise the team to ensure workload is managed 
React to workload spikes across the site based on unexpected vehicle volume
To remove safely any vehicles or persons that need to be removed from the site.
To manage and respond to customer requests.

What you bring: 

Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, and management as well as local police and fire authorities  
SIA license
Excellent communication and awareness skills 
Experience in working in a similar role 
Knowledge of security techniques and site and local emergency procedures 

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
Flexible and dynamic work environment  
Competitive compensation  
Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  
Package Description
42 hours per week
2 days (06:00-18:00), 2 Nights (18:00-06:00) 4 Off
£12.70 per hour 
SIA Licence required

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Sevington, Ashford, TN25 6GE
About The CompanyAbout 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 100 million 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, So Together, 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.