We have a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a business that has been reborn. Portals is a Security Paper manufacture based just outside of Bath, in a town called Bathford. Our customers are countries and governments across the world and the products we sell are pretty unique (you will never look at a passport the same again). At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the role below, we would love to hear from you.
This role is based at Bathford Paper Mill, where paper has been made for over 200 years.
Job Purpose:
To maintain the standard of security of premises, employees, produce and plant as defined by Portals’ security practices and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the control of access to and exit from the site of all employees, visitors, contractors and vehicles. This is to include checking the computer records to ensure that all visitors and contractors have signed the company’s confidentiality document and are not banned from entering the site.
2. Monitor all site security alarms, fire and CCTV systems located within the Gatehouse.
3. Check all security equipment is working correctly.
4. Complete all the required paperwork regarding the above duties and file for the correct period of time as laid down in the Site Operating Procedures.
5. Maintain control of keys issued to employees and for normal use in security duties. Complete the correct log sheets for issue of these keys.
6. Log all staff, visitors, and contractors on and off site.
7. Control access to and exit from all high security production areas within the site by observing and implementing all access procedures, ensuring that the perimeter is always secure and protected by alarms.
8. Issue, update and replacing identification badges for Portals personnel, contractors and visitors.
9. Updating security registers, records and associated administration documentation.
10. Conducting vault register checks and keep accurate records and reconcile anomalies.
11. Conduct vehicle and personal searches in accordance with prescribed procedures.
12. Ensure that no company produce leaves the site without the correct authorisation and paperwork.
13. Log all airfreight and do relevant checks in line with Known Consignor requirements.
14. Empty security waste from bins and deal with confidential waste disposal.
15. Take emergency passport photographs for overseas travel.
16. Assist the Security Manager or carry out other security duties as directed by the SM.
17. Complete emergency alarm testing on time and report any anomalies.
18. Perform Patrols ensuring site security and safety.
As a member of the uniformed security force the guard must be smart, correctly dressed and courteous at all times. Although most of the job is covered by practices and procedures the job holder may be called upon to act on their own initiative in an emergency to protect the company property and product.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
19. Good organisational skills and a disciplined approach.
20. Working well, both as part of a team or on their own, with a minimum of supervision.
21. Successful applicants will be required to undergo screening to BS7858 level.
Desirable
22. Experience in a similar disciplined working environment, e.g. Police, Armed Services or a Security background.
Company Benefits:
23. 28 days holiday
24. Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
25. Life assurance of four times your basic salary
26. 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
27. Doctor Care Anywhere
28. Training and development costs associated to role paid for
29. £500 Refer a friend scheme
30. Cycle to work scheme
31. Love2Shop shopping discount card
32. Long service awards
33. Recognition platform
34. Free/Onsite parking
35. Give As You Earn scheme
36. Eye care for DSE users
37. Phone discounts through EE
38. Costco membership
39. Sick pay scheme