Container Surveyor (Days)
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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 Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Job title: Container Surveyor (Days)
Location: Southampton (SO15 1AW)
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 50 hours per week, Monday - Friday, on a rota covering shifts between 5am and 9pm.
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 on gym membership, 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 Maintenance & Repair team in Southampton. As a Container Surveyor you will be responsible for surveying containers that are received in damaged condition, reposition units under control of the M&R Department and place them to the correct area safely. 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.
Key responsibilities
- Complete estimates ensuring all information is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
- Prepare containers for customer bookings.
- Training, using the in-house systems to survey & estimate for damage
- Sweeping out of containers
- Working effectively and safely alongside M&R Container Surveyor Supervisor and Yard staff to ensure service levels are maintained as per company expectations.
- Maintain H&S standards.
About you
- Deep understanding of the importance of health and safety and be committed to always upholding a safe approach to all tasks.
- Full UK driving licence.
- "Can do" attitude.
It’s great, but not required, if you:
- Have previous container industry experience.
- Have experience in a counterbalance forklift.
About us
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.