We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in Birmingham. As the Trainee Traffic Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Traffic Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
* Competitive salary
* Annual salary review (discretionary).
* Annual bonus (discretionary).
* 25 days AL + bank holidays
* MTL weekly lottery – an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
* Competitive annual leave
* Full training given
* Life assurance cover from day 1.
* 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:
* Booking containers in and out of the container yard, remaining polite and courteous to all customers, colleagues and driver
* Ensure all release/acceptance information is entered into the system in a timely and accurate manner.
* Actively audit release/acceptances to ensure accuracy.
* Ensuring all 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
* Ability to communicate effectively with the customer base, understand requirements and communicate accurate information on time as required
* Working with a team effectively communicating requirements
* 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