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We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.\nWe offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.\nWhy should you work for ABP?\nHave the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.\nWork within an exciting, innovative, growing business.\nYou can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected\nReceive a competitive salary and benefits package\nGet support for training, personal development, and further education\nBenefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership\nWe're currently looking to recruit a Bagging Operative to join our team to engage in the physical logistics of moving, storing, and packaging (Bagging) bulk cargo, to also include vessel and terminal cargo handling as required activities.\nAccountabilities\nEnsure efficient stockpiling, storage, and redelivery of bulk cargo at storage sites, ensuring the best use of space\nReport any faults, breakdowns, and damages to Operations Supervisor, ensuring they are appropriately recorded\nComplete paperwork associated with various tasks to monitor activities\nEnsure work completed is aligned with Health and Safety Legislation and enforce to Risk Assessments / SSOW / ABP Health & Safety Policy\nCarry out operations in line with relevant regulations and accreditation schemes, including COMAH, and ensure product familiarisation (i.e. handling of Ammonium Nitrate)\nOperate material handling equipment: including vessel loading/discharging operations; cargo storage; warehouse duties; and re-delivery of cargo to transport\nTo build good working relationships with customers, employees, and lorry drivers\nUndertake other duties as may be reasonably required.\nKey Requirements for the role are:\nGood level of understanding of HSES Legislation and Port Security requirements\nTo maintain flexibility and be self-motivated at all times\nFull UK Driving Licence\nQualified to operate forklift trucks and other equipment\nTo have undertaken Fertiliser Handling Training (COMAH/FIAS)\nWorking Hours & Overtime\nThis role offers flexible working hours between 06:00 and 22:00, with the typical working pattern being:\nMonday to Thursday: 07:00 - 16:30 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)\nFriday: 06:30 - 16:00 (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)\nThe position is based on a 42.5-hour working week, with 8.5 core working hours per day.\nOvertime opportunities are available with enhanced rates paid as follows:\n150% of the standard hourly rate for any hours worked above the 8.5 core hours in a day\n200% of the standard hourly rate for all overtime worked on Saturdays and Sundays\nThe role comes with a competitive salary, a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% with a 2% company match up to 18%), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and increasing with service), a wide range of discounts/cash back with high street and online retailers. 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