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.
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: Cargo Handling Manager
Location : Southampton (SO15 1AW)
Position Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Why join us?
Competitive salary & benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a pension scheme, life insurance from day 1, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
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 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), along with an employee benefits platform offering discounts and vouchers across a wide range of brands and retailers, a cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, technology scheme and discounted gym membership.
The role
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 Handling Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of the Southampton Cargo Handling Yard operation. You will ensure compliance with Group HSSE policies and procedures, deliver excellent customer service, achieve financial and operational targets, and lead, develop, and engage employees to drive outstanding performance.
Key responsibilities
Responsible for the day-to-day running of Cargo Handling operations.
Oversee all aspects of cargo handling operations, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective movement, storage and handling of cargo.
Ensure sufficient resource is in place to deliver business demands and maintain agreed service standards.
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational performance, customer service, quality and safety.
Act as a visible leader for safety, ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental standards and regulatory requirements.
Monitor departmental performance, budgets and KPIs to deliver operational and financial objectives.
Build and maintain effective relationships with customers, contractors and key stakeholders.
Monitor departmental performance against budgets, KPIs and service standards, taking action to improve efficiency and control costs.
About you
Proven experience in cargo handling, terminal, yard or logistics operations management, with strong leadership experience and a sound understanding of haulage, port and shipping line operations.
Financially aware with the ability to interpret profit and loss accounts, manage budgets and analyse cost performance.
A continuous improvement mindset with experience in process design, implementation and operational optimisation.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce concise and accurate reports, presentations and business correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, develop and engage teams within a fast-paced, safety-critical…