Cargo Handler

# Freightliner Careers## Cargo Handler Apply:
Southampton - Dock Gate 10:
Full time:
Posted Today:
ATR-5245

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.  In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
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* Job title:

** Cargo Handler
** Location**:
Southampton (SO15 1AW
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** Position Type:
** Permanent, full-time
** Hours of work:
** 50 hours per week, Monday - Friday
** Why join us?**
* ** Competitive salary & benefits:
** We offer a competitive compensation package, including a pension scheme, life insurance, paid breaks, weekly pay, and enhanced overtime rates.
* ** Career development and progression:
** We provide regular training and career development opportunities to help you progress your career with us. You will have access to a range of external courses and in-house training programmes to support skill development and build confidence in your role.
* ** Award-winning safety culture:
** Join a business recognised for excellence and innovation, where safety is always our top priority.
* ** Family friendly benefits:
** We offerenhanced maternity and paternity pay and are proud to be Work
180 endorsed employer.
* ** Employee well-being and support:
** Access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24/7, along with an employee benefits platform offering discounts and vouchers across a wide range of brands and retailers.  
** The role
** With a new state of art infrastructure and recent investment in Vehicle Booking System (VBS) and technology, we are looking for the right individual to join and support our Cargo team in Southampton.  As a Cargo Handler, you will be responsible for loading and unloading import and cargo , in line with customer requirements. You will utilise bespoke technology to support your daily activities, while sharing our culture where health and safety is the number one priority.

** Key responsibilities
*** Safely secure and handle cargo, including loading export containers and unloading import containers in line with company procedures.
* Carry out thorough inspections of containers prior to export loading and on arrival for import, ensuring they are free from damage and meet customer and company standards.
* Complete all documentation accurately and within required timescales.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health safety.
* Use tools, machinery and equipment correctly and responsibly, wearing the required PPE at all times.
* Follow all risk assessments and safe systems of work.
** About you
*** Hold a full UK driving licence
* Have a strong understanding of the importance of health and safety and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
* Have experience operating a counterbalance forklift, acting as a banksman, and using other related equipment.
* Have experience loading and unloading cargo.
** About us
** Freightliner is an established rail freight and road logistics provider with operations across the UK.We are offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective rail freight  the UK the Freightliner operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

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