Security Officer (Days)
Security Officer
4 on 4 off shift pattern, 06:45 – 18:45
42hrs average per week
Cranswick Country Foods, Staithes Road, Preston, Hull, HU12 8TB
Cranswick is a leading UK food producer with revenue of over £2 billion. We produce and supply premium food to high profile UK grocery retailers, the food service sector and other UK and global customers.
We are currently recruiting for two security officers to join our Preston site. The purpose of the role is to maintain the security and integrity of the Cranswick Country Foods site at all times, ensure that all traffic, vehicles and personnel entering and exiting site are dealt with as per site protocols with security and safety at the forefront, and detect and prevent unauthorised access to the site.
Main Duties Include (but not limited to):
- Monitoring movement of staff and staff vehicles on and off the site
- Control and use of CCTV including the remote monitoring of other Cranswick sites and third party locations as required and installed in compliance with BRC and other audit requirements
- Control of access barriers
- Recording of all vehicles accessing and egressing the site on applicable systems
- Control and use of vehicle weighbridge
- Registration and control of refrigerated deliveries, non-refrigerated deliveries, and direction of visitors and contractors
- Conducting site patrols
- Operating “Stop & Search” procedures and escorting staff from premises when requested by a manager
- Recording and reporting of factory and vehicle refrigeration temperatures when requested
- Maintaining key control
- Assisting in the enforcement of Company Policy
- Accurate reporting of incidents
- Conduct animal welfare checking duties
- Implementing procedure in an emergency situation - e.g. distribution of Fire Pack
You Will Have:
- Valid SIA licence (essential)
- Experience in a similar role (preferred)
- Experience in a food manufacturing / FMCG environment (advantageous)
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Problem solving and decision making
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills - monitoring emails etc
- Ability to work unsupervised and within specified parameters
What We Can Offer:
- Job stability at a growing and expanding company
- Strong commitment to progression and personal development
- 20 days annual leave - purchase up to 5 additional days
- Company pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
- Profit sharing through discounted company share scheme
- Access to retail discounts app, bike to work scheme, health and wellbeing platform
A full job description is available upon request.
Please apply on Indeed or submit your covering letter and CV to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 30th April 2025
Please note that if a suitable candidate is found, this closing date may be brought forward.
If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made your line manager aware before applying and confirm this when submitting your application.