Cargo Handler - Southampton, United Kingdom - Associated British Ports

Associated British Ports

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Southampton, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

The role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 8% with a 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers.

We offer an inclusive work environment with a very training strong academy that offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills

Salary:
£29,907.00 per year

Schedule: