At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe movement of goods by monitoring load safety and conducting trailer inspections.
- Company: Join a leading logistics provider committed to efficient and sustainable transport solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and various employee perks.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety standards while working outdoors in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of health and safety in logistics; CCNSG Safety Passport preferred.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
Multimodal Solutions is looking for a Load Safety Checker to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis at our customer site in Chester, Cheshire.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Holiday: 21 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus the option to purchase additional days
- Pension: Attractive company pension scheme
- Employee extras: Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbees wellbeing app, access to training and development platforms, cycle to work scheme, lease car options, voluntary health and dental insurances, savings plans, retail discounts, and more from our employee benefits platform
About the role:
As a Load Safety Checker, you will play an important role in maintaining the safe and compliant movement of goods by monitoring and enforcing load safety and load restraint standards for visiting LGV road hauliers. Working as part of a dedicated customer service and operations team, you will carry out trailer safety inspections, support drivers while on site, and help ensure consistently high standards of health and safety compliance. Working hours for this role will be 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 6:30pm. The role is site-based and requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Key responsibilities:
- Meet and greet incoming LGV drivers, conducting site inductions and safety briefings
- Monitor and enforce customer load safety and load restraint standards throughout site operations
- Carry out safety inspections of trailers prior to loading and unloading activities
- Assist LGV drivers in preparing trailers for loading and ensure loads are correctly configured and secured before departure
- Supervise and control haulier drivers while on site, ensuring compliance with site safety procedures
- Complete reports relating to non-conformances and safety issues, escalating concerns where appropriate
About you:
As a Load Safety Checker, you will have a strong understanding of health and safety requirements within the road haulage, transport, logistics or distribution sector. You will be confident communicating with LGV/HGV drivers and colleagues, able to work independently, and committed to maintaining safe working practices and high compliance standards. You will ideally hold a CCNSG Safety Passport and have knowledge of LGV driver procedures, different trailer types, and relevant HSE legislation. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and basic IT proficiency are essential. A flexible, proactive and responsible approach is important, together with the ability to work outdoors and manage your workload with minimal supervision. A full, clean driving licence is required.
About DP World:
Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters), part of the wider DP World group, is a leading provider of integrated logistics and freight solutions across Europe, helping some of the world's most recognised brands move goods efficiently by road, rail, sea, and intermodal transport. Operating from more than 20 locations across 13 countries, the business combines extensive industry expertise, innovative transport networks, and customer-focused service to deliver reliable and efficient supply chain solutions. As part of DP World, Multimodal Solutions plays a key role in supporting international trade and is committed to driving smarter, more connected, and sustainable logistics across Europe and beyond.
If you have the relevant skills and experience for the Load Safety Checker position and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
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