Cargo Handler

Date: 21-Mar-2023

Location: Southampton, GB

Company: ABP

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Purpose

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.
• Monitoring and maintaining work practices with particular focus on Health & Safety.
• Ensure customer and manufacturers 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 programmes and the achievement of Health & Safety performance targets.

Skills, experiences, qualifications, and competencies

Essential

• Full, clean driving licence
• Flexible approach to work due to annualised hours and flexible working arrangements.

Ideal

• Previous experience of the following;
• Mooring vessels
• Vehicle lashing and securing
• Vehicle handling
• Fork lift truck driving
• Previous experience within a manual based role

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.