Security Officer

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for two Security Officers to join our Wednesbury team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

About the role:

Are you ready to take the next career step in Security, InPost Distribution is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Hub Security Officer to join our dynamic team at our Lutterworth Hub.

At InPost, we’re not just moving parcels we’re moving fast. We’re a rapidly growing, innovative business that never stands still. We make bold decisions, work at pace, and deliver on our ambitious goals every single day. And we’re always on the lookout for top talent to grow with us.

In this front-line role, you’ll be based at the Security Control Centre where you’ll play a key part in the smooth and efficient security operations at our hub. You’ll be first point of contact for staff and agency staff arriving onsite, monitoring staff through stationary scanners, wand scanners, physical searches, bag searches. Also, you will play a key role in the gatehouse operations, access control, driver sign- in, visitor management, barrier control.

If you thrive in a busy environment and are passionate about operational excellence, you’ll find your next great opportunity at InPost Distribution.

📍 Location:InPost Wednesbury WV13 2PZ

📅 Shift Pattern: Various Shift Patterns available

🕒 Hours: 12hr shifts (rota to be given one month in advance)

💰 Salary: £16,560.96**
What you’ll be doing:Gatehouse and Staff Entrance:**

Ensure Staff, Managers and Agency follow company procedure when arriving onsite and is managed efficiently. You’ll also respond to drivers, and visitors arriving onsite at the gatehouse, sign in and out procedure is robust, management of barrier is controlled, seal checks, appropriate security checks are conducted to an excellent standard, security threats are escalated to the security manager

Carrying Out Regular Yard Checks:

You’ll be responsible for performing comprehensive yard checks at regular intervals throughout your shift. This includes visual checks of the perimeter to identify risk, breach in fencing, vehicles that may have been compromised, secure carpark and escalate any suspicious activity.

Incident reporting - Loss Investigation:

You’ll report security incidents on our reporting tool in a timely manner, investigate loss by accessing security systems to establish root cause.

Monitoring Activity:

Maintain constant security awareness of all activities in the warehouse, yard and carpark area by identifying any inconsistencies, suspicious activity. You’ll work closely with the Operations Managers and Supervisors to resolve problems quickly and ensure smooth day-to-day security operations.

What we need from you:

Previous experience in a security loss prevention environment is advantageous

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, to welcome visitors professionally and a take a team working approach to liaising with colleagues across departments.

Able to work independently without supervision, remain calm under pressure.

Basic IT skills, i.e. email, MS Excel and ability to learn internal IT systems, CCTV

Accurate with strong attention to detail.

Able to analyse data and have great investigation skills.

The legal right to work in the UK – this is a requirement for all applicants.

Perks of the job:We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

🪴 Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme

🌟 Peace of mind with Life Insurance

🚴 Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme

🤝 Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program