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Your Trusted Maritime Recruitment Partner in Southampton
At Pathfinder Personnel, we are dedicated partners in navigating the intricate landscape of talent acquisition and career advancement. As specialists in maritime recruitment, we connect skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities while assisting our sister companies in finding the right talent to drive their operations forward. Our team comprises maritime professionals and recruitment experts with an intimate understanding of maritime operations, regulations, and industry demands. We pride ourselves on a personalized approach, tailoring solutions to align with clients' needs and candidates' aspirations. Our maritime expertise spans roles from cruise ship support to roll-on/roll-off and cargo handling, ensuring accurate matches between skills and industry requirements.We provide end-to-end recruitment solutions, including permanent, temporary, and executive search placements, underpinned by ethics and integrity. Transparency, honesty, and confidentiality form the cornerstone of our operations, fostering long-lasting partnerships with clients and candidates. As part of the Independent Port Handling (IPH) Group, we operate across the UK, leveraging our network to deliver exceptional results. Our vision is a maritime industry where expertise meets opportunity, promoting innovation, safety, and growth for individuals and organizations alike. With an unwavering focus on quality, we have built a reputation for excellence in maritime recruitment.
Services
Maritime Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Executive Search
Career Guidance
Port Operations Roles
Cruise Industry Recruitment
Cargo Handling Positions
Roll-on/Roll-off Recruitment
Driver Recruitment
Receptionist Roles
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized recruitment solutions tailored to maritime industry needs
- Our team combines maritime expertise with recruitment proficiency
- We provide end-to-end recruitment services across multiple sectors
- We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our operations
- We have established partnerships across the UK ports industry
What people say
Friendly and helpful
Exciting opportunities
No worries to moan
Do their utmost
Part-time flexibility
Services
Maritime Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for maritime professionals across cruise, cargo, and roll-on/roll-off sectors. We connect skilled workers with permanent and temporary positions at major UK ports. Our expertise ensures candidates match industry-specific requirements and regulatory standards.
Temporary Staffing
Flexible workforce solutions for port operations and terminal management. We supply trained personnel for short-term assignments, including forklift operators and receptionists at Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dover terminals. Competitive hourly rates apply.
Executive Search
Strategic talent acquisition for senior maritime positions. Our executive search service identifies qualified professionals for management roles across port handling and shipping operations. We focus on leadership capabilities and sector-specific experience.
Career Guidance
Personalised career support for maritime professionals. We offer CV preparation assistance, interview coaching, and industry-specific guidance to help candidates navigate the ports sector job market successfully.
Port Operations Roles
Specialist recruitment for port terminal operations including cargo handling, ship planning, and quayside management. We place workers in technical and operational roles at leading UK ports with major shipping companies.
Questions
What maritime sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on cruise ship support, roll-on/roll-off operations, and cargo handling across UK ports including Southampton, Portsmouth, and Dover.
Do you offer temporary maritime positions?
Yes, we provide temporary roles including forklift operators and receptionists at major UK ports with competitive hourly rates.
How does your recruitment process work?
Our three-step process includes application submission, phone screening, and induction training to ensure proper candidate-company matching.
Are there part-time opportunities available?
Yes, we offer part-time positions in port operations and terminal management across multiple UK locations.
What makes you different from other agencies?
Our maritime expertise combined with personalized approach ensures better candidate-role alignment and industry-specific understanding.
Reviews (7)
Keith Wood
Nov 11, 2021
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Since taking early retirement I found myself a little bored at home , I applied to Pathfinder which I must say was a really easy process Sean was brilliant with a telephone interview after an health and safety induction I was up and running on a RORO . Two years later I’ve been offered a variety of work from RORO , Cruise parking , baggage and Car moves etc Terri and Keeley in allocations are very approachable and you can easily contact them with days you want to work. All in all a good place to work meeting some interesting characters .
Tony Rumsey
Sep 04, 2020
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Are we going to get pay at the p d I and c p s in these bad times looking like the agency staff are not getting furlough pay of 80/ this is against the law thay must pay you. You have a contract part time or full time this is the law I have 8 people working for me and thay are getting paid 80/
Krystian Trzcinski
Jan 20, 2020
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Horrible agency. Not worth stay in. Still looking new drivers and give you only maximum 10 hours A week. All The Time SAME people come to work. Big Joke
Ross Ferguson
Jun 09, 2018
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I have been working for Pathfinder at the Liverpool Cruise Terminal since the beginning of the 2018 cruise season. So far I have found them to be a very professional company with excellent communication with their staff regarding notification of work, start times etc. The management are respectful of those in their employment and the workforce are a great bunch of people. I look forward to my continued employment with Pathfinder. Kind Regards Ross Ferguson
Mark Evans
Jun 01, 2018
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Dont hold your breath,,,filled application form got a phone a week later,but was driving so was told they would ring me back,,,,,,,3 later still waiting,,,,,cant need staff that badly
Steve Rhodes
Mar 08, 2018
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I have been with Pathfinder in Southampton since the New Year. I don't need to be working every day but have had work when I have wanted it. From the day I first phoned to enquire about work I have found it to be a really positive experience. The induction and the training cannot cover every little facet but I have found they are very receptive to… positive feedback. But the fact that I found few surprises is the best proof of how well I was informed by the personnel people. I have found the same with the allocations office - I am told accurately enough so I know what food to bring and what
Malcolm Mitchell
Jan 30, 2018
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First time looking for work with an agency, and very happy, and surprised, how efficient they have been with finding me work, and all the relevant information by a phone call, then confirmed via email, the same day, importantly they answer the phone pretty quick, the details they sent, as well as full details, with maps, which car parks, etc, also… include such things, as, bring a spare pair of socks, in case the boots were to big, that they supplied, they also supplied a jackets etc, thank you to all the staff, and Keeley who has been dealing with my application, her help and advise, which
