Security Guard

We are excited to be recruiting for a Security Guard to work in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr. This is a full time position reporting to the Security Manager.

The hours are full time, working days and nights, 7am/pm to 7pm/am 12 hour shifts, 4 on/3 off. This is a permanent position with an hourly rate of £12.44.

Role Purpose

Responsible for site security, being the first point of contact for Staff and Visitors, ensuring Security checks and protocols are in place and adhered to effectively.

Role Requirements

Booking in/out Site visitors and vehicles

Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site

Monitoring fire and plant alarms, reacting accordingly in line with procedures

Coordination of Site Evacuation Procedure

Monitoring of Site CCTV systems

Administration of site and department specific documentation

Check and monitor site refrigeration systems

Undertake Site patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions

Answering and diverting calls and queries promptly and politely

Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

Requirements

Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
• Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
• Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
• Responsibility for positive contribution to business
• Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
• Experience working in a Security role in an Industrial Environment preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare preferred
• SIA Licence preferable, but not essential
• Flexible approach to working and committed to working night and day shifts and weekends, on a rotational basis
• Excellent customer service delivery
• Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Capable of making sound business suggestions
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
• Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
• Relationship builder with influencing skill
• IT skills (particularly MS Office)

Benefits

• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Plans
• Training & Development
• Values awards program
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme