Mobile Security Officer – Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas

Location: Based in Broxburn, with regular travel to Fife, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk and occasionally Glasgow

Pay Rate: £13.95 per hour

Contracted Hours: 42 hours per week – guaranteed and paid

Working Pattern: Flexible shifts covering days, nights and weekends. Rotas issued one month in advance wherever possible.

The opportunity

Looking for a full-time security role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work across different environments?

Sodexo is looking for a professional, adaptable and customer-focused Mobile Security Officer to join our Corporate Services team.

Based at Broxburn, you'll provide security and facilities support across a number of client locations, including Cluny Bond in Kirkcaldy, Menstrie, Bonnybridge and occasionally Glasgow.

This is a permanent, full-time position offering 42 contracted and paid hours every week, with business mileage reimbursed from your main base at Broxburn in line with company policy.

You'll provide cover across multiple sites for planned holidays, sickness and other operational requirements. This means your working pattern will vary, with shifts covering days, nights and weekends. For example, you may work five shifts one week and two the next, while remaining contracted and paid for your full 42 hours per week.

Your rota will be issued one month in advance wherever possible, helping you plan ahead. Any hours worked above your contracted 42 hours will be paid as overtime in line with business requirements.

If you enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering excellent service and are comfortable adapting to different environments, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you'll do

You'll play an important role in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming environments across our client sites.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a professional and visible security presence across multiple client locations.
• Travelling between sites to provide planned and emergency cover as required.
• Delivering excellent customer service to employees, visitors, contractors and clients.
• Managing site access and egress, checking identification and issuing visitor passes and security badges.
• Providing reception support and handling telephone enquiries professionally.
• Carrying out internal and external security patrols.
• Locking and securing buildings, completing end-of-day checks and maintaining site security.
• Responding to incidents, emergencies, fire alarms and first aid situations in line with site procedures.
• Maintaining accurate incident reports, daily logs and security documentation using company systems.
• Supporting Facilities teams with additional duties when required.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, security concerns and health and safety issues.
• Ensuring visitors and contractors comply with site rules, including PPE requirements.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who understands that great security is about much more than protecting buildings. It's about creating a safe, professional and welcoming environment for everyone.

You'll bring:

• A valid SIA Security Guard Licence (essential).
• Previous experience in a security or customer-facing role.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A professional, approachable and courteous manner.
• Good IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office, security systems and electronic reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• The ability to remain calm, make sound decisions and follow procedures under pressure.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
• A flexible approach and willingness to work across multiple locations.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling sensitive information appropriately.

Essential requirements

Due to the geographical coverage and nature of this position, applicants must:

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Have held their driving licence for at least two years.
• Be at least 21 years old for insurance purposes.
• Be willing and able to travel regularly between the designated client sites.
• Have the right to work in the UK and successfully complete all required pre-employment screening and client security vetting.

Compliance and standards

You'll be expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and compliance, including:

• Following all Sodexo and client policies, procedures and site rules.
• Complying with Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Completing all security documentation accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Meeting all right-to-work, employment screening and client security requirements.

What we offer

At Sodexo, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

In return for your commitment, you'll benefit from:

• A permanent, full-time contract with 42 guaranteed paid hours per week.
• £13.95 per hour, with additional hours paid as overtime where applicable.
• Business mileage reimbursement in line with company policy.
• Rotas provided one month in advance wherever possible.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience across different client environments.
• Access to Sodexo employee benefits and wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive team within a leading global organisation.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a reliable, professional security officer who enjoys variety and takes pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step with Sodexo.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications