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Cargo Handler
full-time•United Kingdom
About this role
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 (SO15 1AW)
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 responsible for unloading and loading export/import cargo safely, in line with customer requirements. You will be using bespoke technology to guide you through the day, all while sharing our culture and belief of health and safety being the number one priority.
The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive training in operating all lifting equipment and utilising internal systems and technology therefore previous experience is not required.
Key responsibilities
- Secure and handle cargo safely, 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 damage‑free and meet customer and company standards.
- Complete all documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain high housekeeping and health safety standards.
- 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
- Holder of full UK driving licence
- Deep understanding of the importance of health and safety and be committed to always upholding a safe approach to all tasks.
- Counter-balance forklift experience, banks man & other related equipment
- 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.
We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us!
Please be advised that successful appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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.
What you'll do
- As a Cargo Handler, you will be responsible for unloading and loading export/import cargo safely according to customer requirements. You will also conduct inspections of containers and maintain high health and safety standards.
About Freightliner
We're proud to be forward thinkers, as well as forward movers.
For decades, we've been turning knowledge, ideas and technology into pioneering logistics solutions. Thanks to our dedication and expertise, our ever-advancing intermodal and bulk freight services are some of the most sustainable, efficient, and advanced in the entire industry.
With Intermodal Logistics, we’re proud to offer a uniquely comprehensive service offering. Our end-to-end capability when it comes to the safe and
responsible transportation, delivery and storage of your valued goods makes us the one and only logistics provider you’ll ever need.
You can trust Heavy Haul to transport your largest loads safely, swiftly and sustainably on rail. Nothing can get in the way of our commitment
to responsibly moving your goods with powerful speed and unshakeable security - every single time.
We treat every wagon load as if it were our own, and every journey as another chance to help keep UK businesses and the very fabric of our
infrastructure firmly on track.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Cargo Handler do at Freightliner?
As a Cargo Handler at Freightliner, you will: as a Cargo Handler, you will be responsible for unloading and loading export/import cargo safely according to customer requirements. You will also conduct inspections of containers and maintain high health and safety standards..
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