Security Receptionist
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.21 - £13.21 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 4QT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
Summary
- 37 hours per week
- Monday to Saturday - Early - 06:00 - 14:30 - Late - 09:30 - 18:00 & Saturdays 07:00 - 12:00
- You will be working 4 full days and one half day on a rota basis.However, flexibility may be required to cover other days including evening and weekend working to meet business needs
- £13.21 per hour
- 10% discount on Costcutter shop on site
- Free car parking
- Reduced cost use of gym on site
- Subsidised food available on site
- Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
- Families Day and other special events on site
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
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Job Description:
As a Security / Pass Office Receptionist at HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 4QT you'll process temporary ID passes for all visitors to Portsmouth naval base in a timely manner and ensure that the highest level of security is maintained at all times. You'll interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet.
What you’ll do:
Process all temporary ID passes for the Naval base, ensuring relevant checks are carried out and naval base processes are strictly adhered to.
Greet all visitors in a friendly, polite, and professional manner, process all passes with fifteen mins of the customer pulling their number.
Complete vetting applications and issuing passes for all contracts requiring access to the Naval base within timescales detailed in the service standard
Ensure the induction process and T cards are issued as required
Book Chaperones via the company system
Assist security colleagues with administration tasks
Raise any security concerns immediately with the authority personnel
Ensure that personnel appearances are beyond reproach, strict adherence to uniform dress standards is to be maintained at all times.
Diligently take and hand over every duty shift ensuring that a full check of the daily occurrence and incident report books is carried out on each takeover of duty.
Comply with all Sodexo company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations
Carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by management
What you bring:
- Must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
- Able to work on own initiative and within a team environment
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
- Computer literate
- Experience of working in an administraiotn role would be beneficial
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 5 years to apply for this position
What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready tobe part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications