Revenue Enforcement Officer

Carlisle Support Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing Plans - including

Flexible financial supportwith instant

Benefits for all - vouchers, discounts

Full induction, ongoing training, and-

Quality kit and uniform

SIA top-up training

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £100

Long service and recognition awards

Job summary

Carlisle Support Services is seeking a Revenue Protection Officer in Sheffield. The role offers 40 hours per week with a mix of early and late shifts, paying £13.58 per hour. Training is provided, and you will join a diverse team dedicated to safeguarding travel.

The position emphasizes customer service, integrity, and teamwork within rail environments. Applicants with prior customer-facing experience are preferred, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are equally valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is beneficial
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are important
• Training and support will be provided to succeed

Responsibilities

• Offer guidance and information as first point of contact for customers.
• Issue penalty fares for travellers without valid travel.
• Manage and control electronic ticket gates (training provided).
• Assist passengers needing extra support, guidance or advice.
• Be a smart, approachable company representative.
• Manage and respond to incidents calmly and effectively.
• Build strong relationships within a supportive, professional team.
• Attend court as required to support prosecutions for travel without payment.
• Maintain gate ratios to keep gates operational, adjusting flows at peak times.
• Assist customers with gate difficulties, using discretion.
• Work under the direction of the Station Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Punctuality

Tools

Ticket gates system

Job description

Job Introduction

Revenue Protection Officer- Carlisle Support Services, proudly working in partnership with Northern Trains

The Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing Plans - including our family-friendly maternity policy.
• Flexible financial supportwith 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.

The Role

We’re looking for motivated, approachable, and dependable people to join our team. We’re proud to support a diverse workforce and welcome applications from women and people from all walks of life. This role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to build a fulfilling career in rail.

Location

Sheffield, S1 2BP

Hours

40 hours per week mix of earlies and lates

Pay

£13.58 per hour

We’re looking for people who are

• Friendly, approachable, and professional in all interactions.
• Keen to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Experienced in customer-facing roles or interested in building those skills.
• Punctual, dependable, flexible, and assured.
• Confident in using various devices and systems (we’ll provide the training)
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Previous experience in a customer facing role is great, but if you haven’t, that’s fine. What’s just as important is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn. We will provide all the training and support you need to succeed. Our goal is to help you to become a valued member of the Carlisle team.

Your core responsibilities will include

• Offering guidance, information, and a friendly face as a first point of contact for customers.
• Issuing of penalty fares to those travelling without the correct method of travel
• Manage and control electronic ticket gates on the Station (Training provided)
• Help passengers who require extra support, guidance or advice
• Being a smart, approachable, and proactive presence as a company representative.
• Managing and responding to incidents effectively while remaining calm under pressure.
• Building strong relationships as part of a supportive and professional team.
• Attend court where required to support the prosecution of those who face it due to travelling without correct payment for the journey
• Ensure the ratio of gates is managed to keep the gates fully operational at all times, including changing the gate line flows at peak times
• Assist customers who encounter difficulties using the gates, using discretion when needed
• Work as directed by the Station Supervisor or Station Manager

This role is about more than just Revenue Protection. It’s about making a difference through supporting our customers in your local community. Providing a warm welcome, reassuring presence, and creating a safe environment for all. Apply today to start your journey toward a career with opportunities for development, and recognition.

About Us

We’re proud to work with some of the UK's most iconic brands. Our venues, include Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, and BBC StudioWorks. Join over 5,000 team members delivering security, events, cleaning, and facilities services across the UK.

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from parents returning to work, career changers, and those with a passion for making a difference.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, Equality, diversity, and inclusion is a core focus in all areas of employment. This includes recruitment and selection, training and development, and promotion. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We judge all candidates solely on merit and ability.

We employ amazing individuals from all races, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. We have a culture where employees can feel appreciated and valued at work. This culture is free from unlawful or unfair discrimination and values diversity.

We always treat each other fairly and with dignity and respect. Creating an environment where we can all do something amazing for the company and ourselves.