Fully Flexible Port Operative

6 days ago


Southampton, United Kingdom SCH Ltd Full time

**Fully Flexible Port Operative**

Southampton Cargo Handling, part of the Independent Port Handling Group (IPH), is the most extensive provider of stevedoring services in the UK.

We have supported the port and logistics sectors for more than 30 years and our expertise spans the full range of port services, including rope handling, discharging and loading cargoes and port terminal management which includes receiving and distributing cargoes.

In Southampton and Liverpool, our skilled stevedores specialise in handling ro-ro, cruise and project cargo vessels, working closely with shipping lines to ensure smooth, punctual ship turnarounds.

SCH is the most experienced stevedore in the Port of Southampton and is the major handler of deep-sea ro-ro cargoes in the port, including both vehicles and high and heavy cargoes.

Sister company, Southern Maritime Services, carries out cargo handling in Portsmouth,
- Six UK locations
- Nearly 200 cruise ships handled annually
- Over 40 ro-ro ship calls a month
- 350,000 ro-ro units (import and export) handled annually through Southampton

CH’s portfolio includes a complete range of terminal and ship handling services covering roll-on/roll-off, cruise and project. Our expertise extends from receiving and managing cargo at the quayside to ship planning and the subsequent loading, discharge and distribution of cargoes.

Please be aware that this list is by no means exhaustive and you may be required to assist with baggage handling and stores handling duties.

Keys Skills - Essential
- Full Driving Licence
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Ability to work with customers in a productive and harmonious manner
- Ability to take a logical approach to all tasks
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Capable of working as a member of a cohesive Team
- Be flexible, dependable and reliable
- Willing to accept training
- Maintain a smart appearance at all times

Keys Skills - Desirable
- Previous experience in Port Operations
- HGV1 Licence
- Additional Plant Skills (Forklifts, Telehandler, Plant Driver, Tug Driver
- Mapping and Planning Cargo on board vessels
- Computer literate

Please be aware that the salary offered will be dependent upon skills and experience.


**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £23,800.00-£26,100.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
yes

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Southampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)



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