Security Officer

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a full time Security Officer at PD Ports within the Security team.

Location: Groveport, Scunthorpe

Working Arrangements: Contractual hours of work are 182 hours per month working 12 hours shifts, the current shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off, 2 x days, 2 x nights and 4 days off

The five main things our Security Officer will be working on are:

• Issue and check security passes of those entering Groveport in line with company procedures and the ISPS Code.
• Report and recording of incidents.
• Undertake perimeter/site patrols as required.
• Customer service (dealing with internal and external visitors)
• Updating and provision of reports electronically and working in line with procedures and safe systems of work.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, along with the ability to resolve problems.
• Experience in the use of IT systems (desirable)
• SIA Door Supervisor (desirable but not essential)
• SIA CCTV Operator (desirable but not essential)
• Previous security experience (desirable but not essential)

Benefits:

We offer 24 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme. If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference SECMS3122.

Closing Date: 18th October 2026

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