Cargo Handler

**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 manual-based 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.

Pay: £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