# Security Officer

> Kepak Group · Aberdeen, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-04-13

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

**Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.**

We are now recruiting for **Security Officer** to join or team at McIntosh Donald in Portlethen, Kepak.

**Role Purpose**

Responsible for site security, being the first point of contact for Staff and Visitors, ensuring Security checks and protocols are in place and adhered to effectively.

**Main Duties**

-   Booking in/out Site visitors and vehicles
-   Booking in cattle/sheep deliveries to site
-   Monitoring fire and plant alarms, reacting accordingly in line with procedures
-   Coordination of Site Evacuation Procedure
-   Monitoring of Site CCTV systems
-   Administration of site and department specific documentation
-   Checking, reading and recording of chills, boilers and effluent plant data
-   Undertake Site patrols and inspections in accordance with management instructions
-   Answering and diverting calls and queries promptly and politely
-   Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

**Shift pattern is 7 days on day shift, 7 days off, 7 days on night shift, 7 days off.**

**Working hours are 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am (12h shifts).**

## Requirements

-   Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
-   Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
-   Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
-   Responsibility for positive contribution to business
-   Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
-   Experience working in a Security role in an Industrial Environment preferred
-   Knowledge and understanding of animal welfare preferred
-   SIA Licence preferable
-   Flexible approach to working and committed to working night and day shifts and weekends, on a rotational basis
-   Excellent customer service delivery
-   Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
-   Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-   Capable of making sound business suggestions
-   Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
-   Commitment to good practice and quality products
-   Fluent English, Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
-   Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
-   Relationship builder with influencing skills
-   Strong IT skills (particularly MS Office)

## Benefits

-   Overtime rate of **time and a half** applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
-   **25% Discount** in our Butcher Shop.
-   **Employee Discount Platform -** All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme -** Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
-   **Free Car Parking -** Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
-   **Subsidised Canteen -** Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
-   **Long Service Awards -** We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
-   **Bike to Work Scheme -** You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
-   **Training and Development**\- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
-   **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program -** Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

## Apply

[Apply at Kepak Group](https://apply.workable.com/kepak/j/00565E7187/apply)

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