Baggage Handler - Southampton Docks - Cruise Terminals
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Position Overview & Specifications
South Coast Port Services are a Labour Provider for our customers across the port of Southampton.
Once we receive a labour request, we will assign workers from our part time register to that job based on the individual’s availability.
For Health and Safety Port Regulations there is a minimum age requirement of 18 to apply.
Our baggage handlers work a variety of shift patterns including weekends to provide support to all Cruise Terminals and Operators on cruise ship days across the port of Southampton. The work is flexible based on the cruise ship days of ships coming into port or leaving the port.
The baggage handlers move passengers’ luggage carefully and securely onto the ship for passengers boarding or into clearly marked bays for disembarking passengers to collect.
Some shifts may be providing a meet and greet service for passengers to where luggage should be dropped off & providing assistance if asked to do so.
Luggage trolleys are provided; however, some heavy lifting will still be required up to 25 kilos per item. There can also be a substantial amount of walking required throughout the shift.
The ideal candidate will be confident in communicating, reliable and well presented, willing to abide by the company dress code and all safety and security measures directed by our customers and Port Authorities.
This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to work part time or on an ad hoc basis as well as students who want to work weekends or anyone wanting to top up their earnings with a second income. Everyone is welcome to apply.
All new starters will be provided with:
The required PPE.
HR / Health and Safety Induction
Manual Handling Training
Tour of the Port for familiarization Training.
Salary: £9.88-£11.48 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule / days, weekends, Shifts 4 – 12 hours.
On-site free parking
Holiday paid as you work in an uplift to hourly rate.
COVID-19 considerations:
Face Masks are required in certain areas of the port. Hand Washing and sanitization essential.
Please go to our website www.portskills.co.uk to apply
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £9.88-£11.48 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Cruise Baggage Handlers - Season 2023
Expected start date: 27/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Baggage Handler - Southampton Docks - Cruise Terminals roles across South Coast Port Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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