Security Guard

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time

Job Introduction
As a** Security Guard **at** Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, 21 Claylands Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8LF,** your role is** **vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our staff. You'll be tasked with monitoring deliveries and staff. 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**:

- Monitoring deliveries and staff to ensure they adhere to the required security identification and protocols for the site/area
- Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems
- Loan working and doing external foot patrols
- Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting
- Log calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to staff & visitors.
- Deliver and maintain customer service at all times.

**What you bring**:

- Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants and management as well as local police and fire authorities
- Standard 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

About The Company
**About Sodexo**

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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’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’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check.

We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs.

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

Package Description
- **42 hours per week**:

- **Monday to Sunday - Shifts on rotation 4 days on 4 days off and hours of work 0645 - 1845hrs**:

- **£11.11 per hour**:

- **Car parking on site**:

- **Staff meals available**

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- the destination you should input is Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28


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