Trainee Intermodal Transport Operator

Maritime Transport; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Transport is seeking a Trainee Intermodal Transport Operator in Derby, UK. The role involves supporting transport operations, maintaining high standards in safety and customer service, and offers comprehensive training. Benefits include annual salary reviews, bonuses, extensive leave, and discounts on MSC cruises.

Benefits

Annual salary review (discretionary)

Annual bonus (discretionary)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

MTL weekly lottery

Life assurance cover from day 1

Employee assistance programme

Big discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Transport or similar environment preferred.
• Clear communicator – written and verbal.
• Highly personable and can work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Booking containers in and out of the container yard.
• Ensure all release/acceptance information is entered in a timely manner.
• Maintain high standards of good housekeeping.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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08.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Intermodal Transport Operator to join our successful Transport department based in East Midlands Gateway. As the Trainee Intermodal Transport Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• 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.
• 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
• Clear communicator – written and verbal
• Highly personable and can work well in a team