Reefer Controller in Southampton

About the Role

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. An excellent opportunity has opened within our Operations Team – Reefer Controller Responsibilities Location: Southampton.

Responsibilities:

• Connect and disconnect reefer containers in a safe and timely manner, following Safe Systems of Work.
• Monitor container temperatures accurately and maintain all associated digital records.
• Report temperature discrepancies, defects and reefer failures promptly in line with company procedures.
• Raise any operational concerns quickly to the line manager and/or yard strategist, contributing constructively to solutions.
• Provide operational assistance to the Control team when required, including stepping into the controller role.
• Check all unused couplings are correctly retracted and tidy any that are not.
• Ensure fire extinguishers are correctly located and have not been discharged.
• Check personnel protection and hazard signs are in place and clearly legible.
• Maintain general cleanliness of plant areas, removing debris and potential trip hazards.
• Undertake any training courses as advised by the company.
• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment by adhering to all health, safety and environmental policies and legislation.
• Carry out any additional ad-hoc duties assigned by the line manager.
• Take responsibility for personal development and support the development of others.

What you will bring:

• An acceptable standard of literacy and numeracy is required, ideally demonstrated by 4 GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
• Although training will be provided, experience and competence in using the DPWS Terminal Operating System is desirable.
• A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 applications would be an advantage.
• An understanding of operational and safety working practices and processes is desirable, although full training will be given.
• Applicants will benefit from having a working knowledge of the terminal layout and relevant Safe System of Work procedures.
• A full UK driving licence is required, as travel to reefer points across the Terminal and driving on dock roads outside DPWS will be necessary.
• A sound understanding of operational activities, including Safe Working Practices, is beneficial.

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below:

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads.
• No unspent criminal convictions.
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained.
• For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing.
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation:

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World:

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.