Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the container transport industry as a Traffic Operator at our Birmingham depot. This role involves managing drivers, liaising with ports, and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in transportation, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Life assurance cover x3

Discounts on MSC cruises

Maritime weekly lottery

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Transport Operator – Essential.
• Confident and clear communicator – written and verbal.
• Excellent UK geographical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with multiple drivers and booking delivery slots.
• Communicating with ports and checking PODS are matched.
• Chasing drivers for ETAs and rerouting jobs as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

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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 Birmingham 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