Cargo Yard Operator — Heavy Lifting & Lashing

Williams Shipping; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

22 days holiday

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Health cash plan

Private Health Care

Profit sharing

Onsite parking

Job summary

Williams Shipping requires a Cargo Operative to join our Southampton team. The role involves loading containers and flat racks, devanning, lashing cargo, and operating heavy lifting equipment at our Western Docks site. We offer a contributory pension, 22 days holiday, and a range of welfare facilities.

This full-time position is based in Southampton with on-site duties and opportunities for growth within a family-owned marine & logistics business established since 1894.

Qualifications

• Able to learn new tasks quickly and follow training.
• Excellent teamwork capabilities.
• Experience with lashing various cargo types is advantageous.
• Experience operating heavy lifting equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Load flat racks and containers.
• Devanning containers.
• Lash/cadging cargo as required.
• Operate heavy lifting equipment on site.
• Carry out general forklift duties.
• Perform yard and warehouse duties.

Skills

Learn fast tasks

Team player

Lashing cargo experience

Heavy lifting equipment experience

Job description

Williams Shipping requires a Cargo Operative to join our Southampton team. The role involves loading containers and flat racks, devanning, lashing cargo, and operating heavy lifting equipment at our Western Docks site. We offer a contributory pension, 22 days holiday, and a range of welfare facilities.

This full-time position is based in Southampton with on-site duties and opportunities for growth within a family-owned marine & logistics business established since 1894.