Trainee Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maritime Transport Ltd. is seeking a Trainee Traffic Operator in Birmingham. This full-time role involves supporting Traffic Operators with daily operations, including booking containers and maintaining communication with customers. Full training will be provided, along with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary annual salary review

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance from day 1

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises for employees and their families

Qualifications

• Experience in transport or similar environment preferred but not essential.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Booking containers in and out of the yard.
• Entering release/acceptance information accurately.
• Communicating effectively with customers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in 18 days at 12:00 BST.

The Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in Birmingham. As a Trainee Traffic Operator, you will be trained to support our Traffic Operators / Planners with daily operations.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Discretionary annual salary review
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• MTL weekly lottery – a chance to win one thousand pounds every week
• Competitive annual leave
• Full training provided
• Life assurance from day 1
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts on MSC cruises for employees and their families
• Work for a market leader

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Booking containers in and out of the yard, maintaining politeness and courtesy
• Entering release/acceptance information accurately and timely into the system
• Auditing release/acceptances for accuracy
• Recording container numbers correctly in and out of the system
• Utilising CCTV during booking in/out for recording purposes
• Seeking additional work opportunities from customers and management
• Communicating effectively with customers, understanding requirements, and providing accurate information
• Working effectively within a team
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and environment
• Adhering to health and safety standards and reporting concerns

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in transport or similar environment (preferred but not essential)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Personable with good teamwork skills
• Attention to detail

About the Company

Founded in 2001 by John Williams, Maritime Transport has grown from a small operation into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m. The company employs over 3,000 personnel across more than 40 sites, including rail freight terminals, a fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks, and over 50 container handlers. Maritime specializes in intermodal logistics, providing low carbon solutions for first and final miles, and has pioneered modal shift from road to rail in the UK.

In 2024, Maritime Transport was acquired by Swiss-based MEDLOG S.A., enhancing its growth and market position as the UK's leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

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