Night Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Ipswich is seeking a Night Traffic Operator to manage multiple drivers and ensure timely delivery. This role involves using a transport system for scheduling, communicating ETAs, and re-routing as necessary. Ideal candidates should have previous experience as a Transport Operator and excellent geographical knowledge of the UK. The company offers competitive perks including a discretionary annual bonus and 23 days of holiday from day one.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

23 days holiday

Life assurance cover

Discounts on MSC cruises

Employee assistance programme

Weekly lottery

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator is essential.
• Confident and clear communicator, both written and verbal.
• Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge.
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with multiple drivers.
• Using a Transport system for logging driver times.
• Chasing drivers for ETAs and ensuring punctuality.
• Rerouting jobs as needed.
• Checking PODs match with correct jobs.

Skills

Transport Operator experience

Clear communication

Problem-solving

UK geographical knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Join a winning team at Maritime Transport! If you have experience within the container transport industry this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to join a market leader as a Night Traffic Operator on a 4 on 4 off shift basis at our Ipswich depot.

Why work for Maritime Transport

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 23 days holiday from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 up to age 66
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Youll be working for one of the market leaders

Duties & Responsibilities

• Dealing with multiple drivers
• Using a Transport system called TOPS for putting down drivers start times and finish times
• Chasing drivers for etas and making sure they are on time
• Rerouting jobs as and when is needed
• Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
• Speaking to customers on possible delays advising etas

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator Essential
• Confident and clear communicator written and verbal
• Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge
• Can work on own initiative
• Quick and efficient problem solving skills
• Organised at all times
• Flexibility to meet the demands of the business

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 3000 personnel across 40 sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals with a cutting-edge fleet of 1300 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 Maritimes growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UKs leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

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Key Skills

Collection,Customer Service,C,Communication,Dcom,AC Maintenance

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1