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Job Introduction As a Security Receptionist at Merville Barracks, Colchester, Circular Road South, Colchester your role is vital in making sure that we provide a safe and secure environment for our clients. You'll be tasked with verifying and directing visitors. 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: Greet staff and visitors and ensure they adhere to the required security identification and protocols for the site/area Monitoring of CCTV, Access Control and other protective systems Act as a first line response to activations & incidents or fault reporting Log calls, relay messages and provide guidance and advice to visitors, clients, contractors and staff Deliver and maintain customer service at all times, ensuring client satisfaction Maintain a high standard of a well kept reception/entry area to ensure visitors journey starts with a positive impression. What you bring: Ability to interact with employees, contractors, consultants, visitors, 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 offer: Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Access to ongoing training and development programs Countless opportunities to grow within the company Full training and full protective uniform supplied Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 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 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change. 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 40 hours per week £10.67 per hour Rolling 4 week shifts 12 hours