Despatch Control Officer

Who are we?

Founded in 1859, The Corps of Commissionaires Management Limited, now Corps Security, was a business initially built to provide employment for ex-servicemen on return from the Crimean War.

By sticking true to our values of ‘loyalty, integrity, service’, we have become the UK’s most established and respected specialist security services provider.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a SIA Licenced Despatch Control Officer to operate within the Security Despatch Control Point as part of a team implementing Site Access Policy, ensuring effective control of goods, materials, plant and machinery entering and leaving the site. 

You will be working an average of 42 hours per week covering days and nights. Shifts will be: 4 on, 4 off - 2 days, 2 nights. Shift times will be: 0500-1700 and 1700-0500.

What we offer:

We are a recognised Real Living Wage Foundation partner and Social Enterprise. We offer a wide range of industry leading benefits, including:

• Company sick pay scheme
• Paid SIA license renewals
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• High staff discounts & rewards scheme
• Access to Digital GP
• Excellent pension scheme
• Death in Service - £5000
• Recruitment bonus scheme
• New business lead scheme 
• Employee assistance programme

What you will need:

• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer focus.
• A valid SIA Front-Line License - essential
• A valid UK Driving License - essential 
• Confidence and ability to establish and maintain good and effective working relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work to deadlines, multitasking and working under pressure.
• Excellent IT Skills including Microsoft Software Packages (e.g. Excel)
• Able to achieve vetting to BS7858 Standards

What are you going to do:

• To act as the first point of contact for all drivers within the Despatch Control Point and process deliveries and collections through the weighbridge in accordance with access and egress procedures
• To be responsible for the input of accurate data in order to maintain the Site Asset Register database to help protect against theft and fraud
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the site and it's service providers in order to assist drivers to locate their on-site destination safely
• To be responsible for the operation of the DCP weighbridge including preparing and printing gate passes
• Inputting data into the Sundry Sales database and reconcilliation of relevant consignment note for accurate invoving 
• Perform random searches of vehicles prior to them departing site in order to deter and detect any criminal activity and ensure safe practice for load restraint has been observed
• Ad-hoc duties as required

These are they key elements of the role, you may be asked to undertake additional duties as and when required.

Diversity is important to Corps Security; we believe that each individual has unique talents to contribute to the business. We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which individuals are valued is fundamental to our business success and we are committed to working towards achieving this.

Corps Security adheres to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunities (“EEO”) benefits both the Company and its colleagues. EEO assists colleagues to develop to their full employment potential while the Company benefits from having a diverse, inclusive, and enthusiastic workforce.

Corps Security is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

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