The Vacancy
We are currently recruiting for a
Trainee Traffic Operator
to join our successful Transport department based in our
Southampton Depot.
As the
Trainee Traffic Operator
, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
* Competitive salary
* Annual salary review (discretionary).
* Annual bonus (discretionary).
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
* MTL weekly lottery – an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
* Competitive annual leave
* Full training given
* Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66.
* Group personal pension.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
* You'll be working for one of the market leaders
Duties & Responsibilities
* Briefing and debriefing drivers
* General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing.
* Assisting Transport planners
* Monitoring daily trailer counts
* Yard Checks
* Actively seeking additional work wherever possible from Transport Planners and Management
* Ability to communicate effectively with the customer service teams and drivers
* Working as part of an efficient and fast paced team
* Maintain high standards of good housekeeping, including your workstation and environment
* Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations & concerns
We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:
* Previous experience within Transport or similar environment – Preferred not essential
* Competent IT skills
* Clear communicator – written and verbal
* Highly personable and can work well in a team
* Great attention to detail
The Company
Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman, John Williams, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m.
To date, the company employs 3,000 personnel across 40+ sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting-edge fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains, daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, developing and delivering low carbon, container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.
In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A., supporting Maritime's growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.
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