Cargo Handler
3 days ago
Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Job title: Cargo Handler
Location: Southampton, Dock Gate 10
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Why join us?
- Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1 and paid breaks.
- Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence.
- Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
- Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
- Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts and money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops.
The role
With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in VBS and technology we are looking for the right individual to support our Operations team in Southampton.
As a Cargo Handler you will be reposponsible for the safe and efficent loading, unloading, and handling of cargo in Southampton Terminal.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely secure export loads and safely remove import loads.
- General inspection of containers prior to loading for export and on arrival for import ensuring loads are safe and presented in accordance with the requirements.
- Communicate effectively with the office, understand requirements and give accurate information as required.
- Effective and appropriate use of tools, equipment and machinery in the correct manner.
- Maintain health and safety standards.
About you
- Good comprehension of written and spoken English.
- A strong team player, encouraging a team working environment with the commitment to drive and support others as required
- Counter balance forklift experience, banks man & other related equipment
- A mature approach to H&S
It's great, but not required, if you
- Have previous experience with loading and unloading cargo.
About us
Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.
In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.
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