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location_on Location Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal (PDFT)
credit_card Salary £13.45 per hour
work_outline Basis Relief
Job profile for PDFT Security Relief
PDFT Security Relief
location_on Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal (PDFT) 09/06/2026 PDFT Security Relief Apply online
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary £13.45 per hour Contractual hours 0 Basis Relief Job category/type Security Date posted 26/05/2026 Job reference REQ000177
Job description
We are seeking to recruit for the role of Security Relief at Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal (PDFT). This role will provide security across several different areas within the Ferry Terminal:
Search Team Operative
To search and maintain an overt security presence that will prevent the transport of weapons and explosives, which could endanger lives of those using Ship and Terminal.
Terminal Operative
Customer liaison and processing of ferry foot and vehicle traffic.
Gatehouse Operative
Ensuring security with Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal and control entry and exit points to the terminal.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES
- Search passengers, luggage, and vehicles.
- Search freight vehicles.
- Confiscate weapons and other prohibited items.
- Control access to the Port and Restricted Zone.
- Document searches, incidents, and confiscations.
- Welcome Irish Ferries passengers.
- Deal with customer enquiries and provide up to date sailing information.
- Check and process passenger ticket and documentation.
- Check in vehicles and foot passengers.
- Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures. Follow SEMS procedures.
- Marshal traffic and safely manage vehicle through various areas within the port.
- Liaise with Irish Ferries, Border Force, and the Police.
- Cleaning of facilities including passenger terminal and surrounding area.
- Adhere to security requirements of ISPS.
- Cover other roles within the security team when required.
- Other duties of a similar level as required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative.
- Ability to work to strict guidelines.
- Ability to stay calm and polite in difficult circumstances.
- Full driving licence.
- Ability to maintain and accurately record data exactly in line with procedure.
- Ability to deal with confrontational situations.
- Basic ITC skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work with other organisations and foster good relationships.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in similar role.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
This post entails working outside in bad weather conditions.
The post holder will require clearance and must not have a criminal record.
The nature of this post necessities flexibility in working hours due to altering sailing times.
This post entails a combination of 12 hour shifts (6am & 6pm starts) and split shifts (10.30am – 3.30pm, 10.30pm – 3.30am)
This role is offered on a relief/flexible-hours basis, with work available to cover planned and unplanned absences, holidays and operational needs.
PDFT Security Relief Apply online
Port of MilfordHavenGorsewoodDriveHakinMilford HavenPembrokeshireSA73 3EP
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