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You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of over £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career\nDPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.\nAlong with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!\nDPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer\n Our General Manager of Security is looking to recruit reliable and dedicated Gatehouse Operatives.\nYou will be required to manage the day to day vehicle movements on and off the property to include but not limited to LGV vehicles, delivery vans, contractors, visitors and international freight forwarders, ensuring that all vehicle and driver details are recorded accurately against internal computer systems to prevent unauthorised or malicious access to the site.\nYou will be expected to process arrivals and departures in line with company policy and procedure to ensure all freight loads are accounted for correctly and secured as per requirement for departure.\nThe Gatehouse Operative will be responsible for restricting and controlling the access and egress to site with appropriate operation of electronic or manual barriers and physical presence. 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