Traffic Operator

TN United Kingdom; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and successful team as a Traffic Operator at a leading transport company. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage operations at the Mossend depot, ensuring smooth communication with drivers and ports. You'll be responsible for booking delivery slots, managing schedules, and providing excellent customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a background in transport operations, this position could be your perfect match. Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive benefits, including annual bonuses and generous holiday allowances, all while contributing to a market leader in the container transport industry.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Discounts on MSC cruises

Employee assistance programme

Weekly lottery with cash prizes

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a Transport Operator is required.
• Must be a confident communicator with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple drivers and communicate with ports effectively.
• Book delivery slots and ensure drivers are on time.

Skills

Transport Operations Experience

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Geographical Knowledge of the UK

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Transport System (TOPS)

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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 Traffic Operator at our Mossend depot.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1.
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Employee assistance programme.
• You’ll be working for one of the market leaders

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dealing with multiple drivers
• Communicating with ports
• Booking delivery slots for entry in ports
• 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 et

We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator – Essential
• Confident and clear communicator – written and verbal
• 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