Container Movements Clerk
Full time, permanent
We are looking for an organised and customer‑focused individual to act as a key link between Transport, hauliers, ports, depots and internal teams. You will handle administrative tasks accurately, support the pre‑advice of empty and full containers, and contribute to excellent customer service. A flexible team player, you will support colleagues and demonstrate MSC’s brand values in your day‑to‑day work.
How you will help us and what you can expect
* Pre-advice of export containers in MSC and port community systems.
* Confirmation of empty restitution locations to customers and hauliers.
* Pre-advice of empty containers to regional ports and depots.
* Release of import line haulage containers from UK ports and depots.
* Cancellation of expired empty pre-advice.
* Creation of shipper-owned equipment records in MSC Systems for units entering the fleet.
* Monitoring of reefer booking temperatures ensuring all relevant systems are updated with correct settings.
* Notification of all identified pre-advice failures to Internal IT for investigation.
* Correction of illogical or missing equipment activity records in local and global systems to maintain their accuracy.
* Analysis of data reports to ensure accuracy and avoid cost.
* Periodic review of current procedures to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
* Excellent numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Proven ability to plan and prioritise work, meet strict deadlines and be flexible in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
* Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
* A continued positive attitude to new business challenges.
* Desire to improve current procedures
* Ability to always demonstrate professionalism.
* Previous shipping experience preferred.
* Experience working as part of a team and a willingness to assist colleagues.
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
* Generous pension scheme
* Life Assurance – 4x salary
* 22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
* Free parking
* On-site artisan restaurant
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
* Buy or sell holiday scheme
* Christmas club saving
* MSC Cruises friends and family discount
* Full induction day and training provided
* Learning and development opportunities
* Dress for the day policy/modern office environment