Job Introduction
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.
- Long service and recognition awards – celebrating your achievements.
Our client
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.
- On-site Driving: Operate company vehicles within the terminal (as required).
About You
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).
- Full UK driving licence (desirable).
Requirements
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.
- Pass a safety-critical medical.
You’ll also need to provide original documents during the vetting process. This may include: Passport, Driving Licence, Utility Bill (dated within 3 months), HMRC letter, Bank Statement, Payslip, Birth Certificate, or a valid Share Code.
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.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
About us
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 .
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.
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