Job Description

Role: Gatehouse Security Officer
Location: Thatcham, RG19.
Rate of Pay 12.92/hour
Part and Full time.
This is a gatehouse based security role in a busy distribution site, Daily duties include:

• To manage the movements of vehicles and personnel on/off site
• To meet and greet visitors in a professional manner
• Perform personal searches on exit (as selected by RSI)
• Undertake random site patrols
• To provide a good level of customer service to all that pass through the gatehouse

Main Duties

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all tasks and duties on site as defined within the published Assignment Instructions (AI's).
• To work in a systematic, methodology and orderly way.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development.
• Delivering results that meet and / or exceed the Key performance indicators / Service Level Agreement for the customer.
• Comply with all legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.

Shift Details and Timings

• This site operates 24/7 security cover
• The role includes day and night shifts, and weekend working
• Day shifts are 0630hrs to 1830hrs, Night shift 1830hrs to 0630hrs
• A basic rota working six out of nine days is in place (three days, three nights, three rest)
• Flexibility is essential - This is a self cover site,where possible holidays and sickness are covered from within the team

Site Details

• Thatcham train station is a 20 minute walk from site
• The closest bus stop is a 15 minute walk
• Please note - This site cannot be reached by public transport on Sundays and Bank holidays

What we are looking for

• Previous gatehouse or distribution depot experience preferred
• SIA licence

Additional Information
Health & Safety

• To protect our customer's property, people and/or assets by providing security services in direct accordance with the Assignment Instructions (AI's)
• Look out for, and to immediately report, any Health & Safety hazards, or potential hazards, on site.
• Stay alert to any threats or changes within the work environment.
• To be aware of all legal and regulatory requirements as directed by Mitie and in accordance with UK Law and Guidance bodies.
• To maintain professional conduct in the face of difficult situations and challenging customers.
• Complete an accurate, detailed notebook entry as soon as possible after any incident.

Training

• Fully and satisfactorily complete all required competency training.
• To undertake additional training to ensure continuous self-development as directed by the Security Account Manager.
• Use technology to achieve key work objectives and develop job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
• You are required to ensure you renew your licence 16 weeks before expiry.

Skills Required