Cargo Handler

• 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.

• 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 offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and are proud to be Work180 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Job title: Cargo Handler

Location: Southampton (SO15 1AW)

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday - Friday