Overview
Join to apply for the Trainee Traffic Operator role at Maritime Transport Ltd. Based in Wakefield, the Trainee Traffic Operator will be trained to support our Transport Operators/Planners with day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
* Booking containers in and out of the container yard, remaining polite and courteous to all customers, colleagues and drivers.
* Ensure release/acceptance information is entered into the system in a timely and accurate manner.
* Actively audit release/acceptances to ensure accuracy.
* Ensure container numbers are correctly recorded both in and out of the system.
* Ensure CCTV is utilised when booking in/out for recording purposes.
* Actively seek additional work wherever possible from current customers and Management.
* Communicate effectively with the customer base, understand requirements and communicate accurate information on time.
* Work with a team effectively communicating requirements.
* Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including workstation and environment.
* Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations and concerns.
Qualifications
* Previous experience within Transport or similar environment – preferred but 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 trains daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, 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 MEDLOG S.A. If this vacancy is not of interest, please register for job alerts for other vacancies.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual salary review (discretionary)
* Annual bonus (discretionary)
* 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on day 1
* MTL weekly lottery – one thousand pounds every week
* 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
About you
* Previous experience within Transport or similar environment – preferred but not essential
* Competent IT skills
* Clear communicator – written and verbal
* Highly personable and can work well in a team
* Great attention to detail
Job Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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