Cargo Handler: Forklift & Cargo Loading Expert

Pentalver; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Paid breaks

Weekly pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Training & development

Work180 endorsement

Employee discounts

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Freightliner, a leading UK rail freight and road logistics provider, is hiring a Cargo Handler for our Southampton site. You will load and unload cargo, operate related equipment and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

This permanent, full-time role runs 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at our Southampton facility. You will work with our Cargo team, using bespoke technology to support daily activities and contribute to a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Strong emphasis on health and safety and safe working practices.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift is essential.
• Experience acting as a banksman is desirable.
• Experience loading and unloading cargo is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely secure and handle cargo, including loading export containers and unloading import containers.
• Carry out thorough inspections of containers prior to export loading and on arrival for import.
• Complete all documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and health safety.
• Use tools, machinery and equipment correctly and wear PPE at all times.
• Follow all risk assessments and safe systems of work.

Skills

UK driving licence

Health & safety

Counterbalance forklift

Banksman

Cargo loading

Job description

Freightliner, a leading UK rail freight and road logistics provider, is hiring a Cargo Handler for our Southampton site. You will load and unload cargo, operate related equipment and ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

This permanent, full-time role runs 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at our Southampton facility. You will work with our Cargo team, using bespoke technology to support daily activities and contribute to a safe, efficient operation.