Security Gatehouse Operative

An opportunity has arisen for a Security Gatehouse Operative to join a market‑leading manufacturing business in Wakefield, offering an early finish on Fridays and overtime paid at a premium. This business has recently undergone new investment across its facility. Due to business growth, we are now looking to recruit a Security Gatehouse Operative to support the demand on a contract basis.

The company is located just a few miles from the M1 and M62 motorways, making it easy and accessible from areas such as Barnsley, Leeds, Bradford and Dewsbury.

• Control access to the site and ensure only authorised visitors and vehicles enter.
• Check in and direct delivery drivers, hauliers, and visitors to the correct location.
• Guide vehicles safely around the site and ensure they report to the correct area before entering the yard.
• Monitor site traffic and help maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Keep accurate records of deliveries, collections, and visitor arrivals when required.
• Report and escalate any security, safety, or access issues to site management.

• Monday–Thursday: 07:30–16:30.
• Friday: 07:30–12:30.

• Confident and comfortable communicating with drivers, visitors and employees.
• Previous experience working as a security guard, gatehouse marshal or traffic marshal.
• Comfortable and able to be assertive when managing site access.

• Hourly Rate: up to £14 per hour.
• Early finish on a Friday.
• Contract basis, with the opportunity for permanent employment.
• Overtime paid at a premium.