Freight Safety & Securing Agent
3 days ago
Folkestone
The Benefits: • Health and Wellbeing Plans – including our family-friendly maternity policy., • Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages., • Benefits for all – vouchers, discounts and rewards for shopping, eating out, cinema tickets, gym membership and plenty of others to help you save money every day ., • Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role., • Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively., • Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers., • Employee Assistance Program – supporting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at all times., • Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us. Join the team behind one of Europe’s busiest and most unique transport systems. We're hiring reliable, safety-focused, and customer-oriented individuals to support Eurotunnel — the high-speed vehicle shuttle service connecting the UK and France. This is your opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, hands-on environment, where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a close-knit, professional team helping ensure the safety and smooth movement of freight vehicles and passengers. The Role: Freight Safety & Securing Operative In this dual-role position, you’ll be responsible for both operational safety and customer interaction. You'll work on-site at the Eurotunnel terminal, ensuring vehicles are secure and passengers are supported from arrival to departure, working shifts across a 24/7 period. Key responsibilities include: • Vehicle Securing: Apply and remove wheel chocks to HGVs boarding the shuttle., • Safety Inspections: Conduct pre- and post-journey checks on freight vehicles and trains., • Customer Support: Greet drivers and passengers, provide clear instructions, and assist with their journey., • Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in a safety-critical, high-traffic setting. We’re looking for dependable team players who can stay calm under pressure and bring a positive, can-do attitude to work every day. You’ll need: • Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner., • Confident verbal and written communication., • Physical fitness for manual tasks and on-your-feet work., • High attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols., • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays., • Previous experience in logistics, transport, or customer service (preferred). To be eligible for this role, you must: • Be at least 18 years old., • Have a 5-year checkable employment/education history., • Be eligible to work in the UK., • Pass a UK DBS and (if applicable) an overseas background check. Why Join Us? • Be part of a unique, high-profile European transport operation., • Work in a dynamic, people-first environment., • Gain valuable experience in a safety-critical logistics role. Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more . Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure . Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential . Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion . In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability. #IHPSTH