French Speaking Safety Operations Controller

French Speaking Safety Operations Controllerr Kent £42,543 3 roles Safety-critical control room role monitoring fire systems, coordinating emergency response & managing live rail operations. Shift-based (days/nights). Excellent benefits, training & progression. Apply now!

French Speaking Safety Operations Controller

Folkestone, Kent
Salary £42,543 per annum
Perm Role

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a critical, safety-focused role within a busy Railway Control Centre. This dual-position opportunity combines fire detection monitoring with real-time operational control, supporting safe and efficient rail services across the UK and France.

Why join our client?

• Key safety-critical role in an international operation
• Modern control centre environment
• Strong benefits and long-term career prospects
• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary team

The Role

Fire Detection Controller:

• Monitor fire detection systems across tunnels and service areas
• Identify alarms and initiate emergency or maintenance response
• Coordinate with UK and French emergency services
• Manage safe movement of vehicles within the service tunnel
• Maintain accurate logs and safety documentation
• Communicate with FLOR teams on safety-critical events

Information Controller:

• Monitor live rail operations using control systems
• Analyse causes of delays and disruptions
• Communicate updates to internal teams and external partners
• Log operational changes and delay reasons
• Manage platform updates and rake allocations
• Issue SMS updates to stakeholders

About You

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• English fluent with intermediate French (B2+)
• High attention to detail in a safety-critical setting
• Calm, decisive and resilient under pressure
• Flexible for 24/7 shift work (2 early, 2 late, 2 nights)
• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Pension (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Annual bonus (up to 6%)
• Share incentive plan
• Life assurance (up to 7x salary)
• 25 days holiday plus additional leave

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

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