Cargo Handler

1 week ago

Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Associated British Ports Full time

Why should you work for ABP?

  • Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
  • Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
  • You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected.
  • Receive a competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Get support for training, personal development, and further education.
  • Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership


Our Southampton port is the largest export port in the UK providing a critical link to our goal of Keeping Britain Trading Annually we handle 900,000 vehicles, accepting 2 million cruise passengers, and handle exports more than £40Bn through the 2nd largest container terminal in the UK.

Our operations team plays a vital part in making this happen, whether attending reactive maintenance jobs, preparing berths for ships, or carrying out maintenance checks.


We're currently looking to recruit a Cargo Handler to join our team to provide an effective & efficient cargo hand service delivered to specific customer requirements and in line with Company quality processes.


Accountabilities

  • Vehicle driving and other duties associated with vessel loading/discharge operations.
  • Supervising and maintaining work practices with a particular focus on Health & Safety.
  • Ensure customer and manufacturer requirements are maintained on both quality and standards.
  • Keep updated on light/heavy lashing standards as required.
  • Support your Supervisor and the Management Team in achieving operational key performance indicators.
  • When required, participate in the investigation of accidents, training programs and the achievement of Health & Safety performance targets.

Key Requirements for the role are:

  • Full, clean driving license
  • Flexible approach to work due to annualised hours and flexible working arrangements.
  • Previous experience of the following.
  • Mooring vessels
  • Vehicle lashing and securing.
  • Vehicle handling
  • Forklift truck driving
  • Previous experience in a manualbased role


The shift pattern involves a rotating schedule with 8-day cycles, where employees work for 5 days with the potential for up to 12-hour shifts, followed by 3 days off.

The specific shift times are communicated provisionally and then finalised before the shift starts, with the possibility of changes with a minimum of 4 hours' notice.

This pattern can also involve night shifts. The goal is to ensure adequate coverage while providing employees with regular rest periods.


We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays - plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers.

We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Salary:
£28,620.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme

Experience:

  • Port: 1 year (preferred)
Moving Vehicles: 1 year (preferred)
Cargo Handling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work Location:
In person

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