Cargo Handling Manager

Pentalver ,
Southampton, Hampshire

Overview

Cargo Handling Manager Location: Southampton Salary: Competitve About the Company: Pentalver Transport is an award winning container logistics company with over 30 years’ experience. We are currently recruiting for Cargo Handling Manager to join our team in Southampton. Reporting directly to General Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of Cargo Handling department by managing a team, ensuring that company health and safety standards are maintained and adhered to, customer requirements are met and financial budgets are achieved. This is a full-time, permanent position. Cargo Handling Manager Responsibilities: Effectively manage the Cargo Handling team. Responsible for identifying and developing new revenue opportunities through existing and new customers. Manage the finance function for the department, including purchasing, invoicing and debt control. Manage relationships with customers and suppliers whilst striving to improve service levels. Continually monitor and ensure satisfactory service levels from Cargo Handling, storage, shunting, customers. Lead H&S standards and activities within the department ensuring the Company and legislative requirements are met. Manage workload amongst the team ensuring productivity is maximised whilst controlling the cost. Train, coach and develop staff. Produce weekly and monthly KPIs and other reports. Strive for continuous improvement in all areas of the business and encourage employees to do the same. Cargo Handling Manager Requirements: Must have previous Cargo Handling/Yard Management experience with strong leadership skills. Must have previous experience within either haulage, port, shipping line or container industry. Commercially driven. Excellent understanding of H&S practices and legislation. Financial accounting awareness. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Cargo Handling Manager Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Generous pension scheme Life insurance Free parking on site You will work for a company that is leading the container industry with confidence, providing first class service and a great employee experience. If you believe you are suitable for the Cargo Handling Manager, then please apply now