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Security Receptionist

Bury

Head Office
May 14, 2026

Responsible To:

Profit and Asset Protection Manager

Department:

Profit and Asset Protection

Location:

Kingsway Distribution Centre

Hours:

Monday – Friday 40 hours per week

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive/Staff shop/discount

Reception Responsibilities:

  • Manage front of house security/reception area answering calls, emails and enquries
  • Welcome visitors, contractors, and staff to the site in a courteous manner
  • Make sure the reception and waiting area remains clean, organised and professional
  • Manage visitors and contractors against booking system, making sure identification is checked, they sign in and appropriate access is provided
  • Ensure strict controls of vehicles permitted to enter the site, correctly logged and parking in authorised spaces
  • Control and issue keys and access cards in line with site policies and procedures

Security Responsibilities:

  • Monitor access control, CCTV and security systems to prevent unauthorised access to the site
  • Control entry and exit to the site in line with company policies and procedures
  • Conduct identification and authorisation checks for staff, visitors and contractors
  • Respond appropriately to security incidents, emergencies and fire alarms
  • Escalate incidents and concerns to the duty Security Supervisor
  • Maintain accurate incident logs, handovers and security records
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and company data
  • Review CCTV evidence as necessary to complete site audits as direct by the DC Profit & Asset Protection Manager 
  • Provide operational support to the wider security team across the site when required
  • Assist with gatehouse duties, patrols, search procedures, access control during periods of increased operational demand
  • Complete any ad-hoc tasks as directed by the DC Profit & Asset Protection Manager 

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed: 

  • Previous experience in a reception, customer service or security role
  • Professional and confident telephone manner
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written 
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft packages, including Excel and Outlook 
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
  • Willingness to form strong relationships within a team is key
  • Full training provided