Scrap Yard Gatehouse Officer

PR2 5BX
, England PR2 5BX
, United Kingdom

Part-time Permanent Associate

Posted 25 Aug 2026

Role
:
Scrap Yard Gatehouse Officer

Hours
: 36 hours per week
- Friday
- Sunday, 19:00 - 07:00

Salary
:

Potential to earn from £23,793.12 per annum

Location
:
Longridge Road, Preston

Global Ardour Recycling is a family-run business built on sustainability, integrity, innovation and community. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.

We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Onward Lives, which reflects our commitment to making a meaningful difference. This partnership influences how we operate, from reducing food waste to creating employment opportunities and supporting people with their reintegration into society.

We are looking for a reliable and vigilant Scrap Yard Gatehouse Officer to join our team at our busy Preston site.

This is a hands-on role responsible for helping to maintain the safety and security of the site during weekend night shifts. You will carry out regular site patrols, monitor CCTV, manage access to the site and act as a key point of contact for drivers, customers and employees.

The role is primarily based outdoors and requires you to remain alert throughout the shift, responding appropriately to any security issues or emergency situations. Previous security or CCTV experience would be beneficial, and CCTV qualifications are desirable.

• Liaise with HGV drivers and direct them
• Answer the security phone and promptly address any security-related issues.
• Accepting parcels and distributing post.
• Responsible for ensuring the safe opening and closing of site, including the locking up of all offices.
• Responsible for answering the security phone and dealing promptly with any security related issues.
• Handle CCTV monitoring and respond to requests
• Being a key contact for any general queries onsite.
• Dealing with customer requests and directing customers as needed.
• SIA and CCTV qualifications are desirable.
• Plus any ad-hoc duties required

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to remain alert and react to emergency situations across multiple sites.
• Previous experience of using CCTV would be beneficial.
• A friendly, polite approach. Previous experience in a front of house or customer serving role would be ideal.
• A can-do, positive attitude to work.
• Flexibility approach to work
• Alert and able to react to emergency situations across 12 sites
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced annual leave
• Health Cash Plan
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Health, safety and wellbeing are our priority and as such, all roles are subject to pre and post-employment drug testing.

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