Security Officer

Job description
Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Security Officer on Immingham Dock.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About The Role

This role is critical in ensuring the safety and security of our port facility, its personnel, and its assets. You will be responsible for controlling access to our terminal, conducting routine checks, and maintaining a high level of ISPS security to DFDS Seaways and Logistics at all times.

You Will Be Responsible For
• Working Monday - Sunday, 2 days and 2 nights with additional cover over the week for sickness/holidays
• Usually 12 hours per shift but can be vary
• Controlling access to Port Facility (including collaboration with ABP) as required
• Perform routine checks including; speed checks, searching (persons, vehicles & cargo), fence line checks (perimeter and internal), trailer checks, gate-lock checks, substation checks, conveyor checks, ID checks, full terminal patrols
• Monitoring of restricted areas to ensure only authorised persons have access
• Security patrols are completed by foot and mobile.
• Assist in emergency situations.

About You 

You will need to have a minimum of 5 years Security/Police/Military experience, good written and verbal communication skills, IT literate, used to lone working and able to work on your own initiative.

To be considered, you must have a Full UK Driving Licence.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.   

Working at DFDS  

Join the movement and grow with us.  

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including: Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.   

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.   

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are a transport and logistics company providing the safe, reliable and efficient movement of people and goods - more than 12,000 colleagues, all committed to transforming our business into a greener and more digitised operation. We are proud of our role as part of the critical infrastructure serving customers and communities across Europe and further afield.

Be part of DFDS and be part of the movement.