Warehouse Porter / Security Officer

Location: 

London, GB, E14 5HQ


Brand:  HSBC
Area of Interest: 
Closing Date: 
Date:  8 Jul 2026

Job description

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. 

 

HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

 

We are currently seeking a professional to join our team in the role of Warehouse Porter / Security officer

 

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

This role requires 5 days working from the office

 

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Manual handling of a number of items throughout the day weighing up to 25kg
  • Ensure all anomalies are reported to local management. Accuracy is KEY. All work must be checked
  • To service a number of vehicles which deliver / collect at our facility and check contents according to invoice.
  • Follow all health & safety procedures and wear PPE provided
  • Contribute to various audits carried out throughout the year on client accounts.
  • Manage the entry / exit of all staff and visitors. The control and monitoring of all CCTV systems
  • The control and monitoring of all alarm systems. Checking and validating all visiting carrier vehicles and crew details.
  • Controlling the access / egress of vehicles within the site in a safe and secure manner.
  • Escalation of all anomalies to the management team.
  • Maintain accurate and current ID/signature lists of all carrier companies.
  • Understand and ensure compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business in which you are involved.
  • To maintain HSBC internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators

 

To be successful in this role you should have:

  • Understanding HSBC culture, compliance and governance
  • Forklift licence preferable, training can be supplied to obtain licence
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience in dealing with Security Agents.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage a large and varied workload whilst ensuing cut off times are met
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Risk awareness and ability to understand and mitigate at appropriate levels
  • Flexibility and a willingness to cover several roles when required
  • Honest and trustworthy, positive background checks to include CTC (counter-terrorism check)
  • Experience of a small team/unit environment.
  • Experience in using Forklifts and electric/manual pallet trucks.

 

 Opening up a world of opportunity.

 

To support you with putting your best foot forward for our internal opportunities, you are invited to take advantage of our CV and Interview workshops, hosted by our Talent Acquisition team. To find out more and register to attend please click this link.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

 

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk:

Telephone: +44 207 832 8500