Overview
The Trainee Traffic Operator role is based in Wakefield Mill Lane. You will be trained to support our Transport Operators / Planners with day-to-day operations.
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
Qualifications
* Previous experience within Transport or similar environment – preferred, not essential
* Competent IT skills
* Clear communicator – written and verbal
* Highly personable and able to 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. 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. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, delivering low carbon container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and promoting the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail. In 2024, Maritime was acquired by MEDLOG S.A., supporting growth and strengthening its market position as a leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics in the UK.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual salary review (discretionary)
* Annual bonus (discretionary)
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays from day 1
* MTL weekly lottery – a winner every week
* Full training provided
* Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 up to age 66
* Group personal pension
* Employee assistance programme
* Discounts on MSC cruises for you, family and friends
* Opportunity to work for a market-leading company
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