Traffic Clerk

Freightliner Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Life insurance

4-weekly pay

Enhanced overtime rates

Work180 endorsed employer

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Freightliner Ltd is seeking a Traffic Clerk in Southampton to input and manage all container movements within the terminal using Freightliner and Port IT systems. You will deliver high levels of customer service while ensuring correct release of containers to third parties and performing related administrative duties.

The role requires strong IT skills, flexibility with 36-hour weeks and a clear focus on health and safety, with comprehensive training provided as part of a supportive team

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills and familiarity with terminal IT systems.
• Flexible approach to shifting patterns and working hours.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and safe working practices.
• Good organisation with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create container movement instructions.
• Manage internal container yard movements within the terminal.
• Plan crane and reach-stacker lifts ensuring loading standards.
• Monitor export ship catchers per local procedures.
• Handle export arrivals and process Dangerous Goods documentation.
• Conduct professional radio communications.
• Respond to internal and external customer queries.
• Carry out other clerical and administrative duties.

Skills

IT skills

Health & safety awareness

Organised / attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Port IT systems

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title

Traffic Clerk

Location

Southampton

Position Type

Permanent, full-time

Hours of work

36 hours per week, consisting of 12-hour day and night shifts including weekends, on a rotating schedule from Sunday to Saturday.

Why join us

• Competitive salary & benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including final salary pension scheme after a qualifying period, life insurance, paid breaks, 4-weekly pay, and enhanced overtime rates.
• Career development and progression: We provide regular training and career development opportunities to help you progress your career with us. You will have access to a range of external courses and in-house training programmes to support skill development and build confidence in your role.
• Award-winning safety culture: Join a business recognised for excellence and innovation, where safety is always our top priority.
• Family friendly benefits: We offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee wellbeing and support: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), along with an employee benefits platform offering discounts and vouchers across a wide range of brands and retailers, a cycle to work scheme, car lease scheme, technology scheme and discounted gym membership.

The role

We are looking for the right individual to join and support our team in Southampton.

As a Traffic Clerk, you will effectively input and manage all container movements within the terminal using Freightliner and Port IT systems in a safe and cost-effective manner, while delivering a high level of customer service. You will ensure the correct release of containers to third parties and carry out general clerical and administrative duties associated with the role.

You will utilise bespoke technology to support your daily activities, while sharing our culture where health and safety is the number one priority.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and create all container movement instructions.
• Manage all internal container yard movements within the terminal.
• Plan overhead crane and reach-stacker lifts in the most effective and productive manner, ensuring all loading standards are adhered to.
• Monitor export ship catchers as per local procedures.
• Monitor export arrivals and ensure Dangerous Goods documentation is received and processed correctly.
• Carry out radio communications in a professional manner.
• Deal with queries from internal and external customers.
• Carry out all other clerical and administrative duties commensurate with this role.

The successful candidate will work as part of team and undergo comprehensive training across all activities to achieve the competencies required for this exciting role.

About You

• Have excellent IT skills.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and shift patterns.
• Have a strong understanding of the importance of health and safety and demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.
• Be organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

It’s Great, But Not Required, If You

• Have experience working within the rail, container, port or logistics industry.

About Us

Freightliner is an established rail freight and road logistics provider with operations across the UK.

We are offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost-effective rail freight partnership.

In the UK the Freightliner operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.