Trainee Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Trainee Traffic Operator to join their transport department at Greater Lincolnshire. This full-time role involves supporting transport operations, with scheduled training and an opportunity for career growth. Attractive benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and life assurance. No specific experience is required, making this an excellent entry-level opportunity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus (discretionary)

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Full training given

Life assurance cover from day 1

Group personal pension

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a transport or similar environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Book containers in and out of the container yard.
• Ensure all information is recorded accurately and timely.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Clear communicator

Highly personable

Attention to detail

Job description

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The Vacancy

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The Vacancy

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Transport Operator to join our successful Transport department based in East Midlands Gateway. As the Trainee Transport Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day-to-day operations. This role is based on a Monday to Friday shift pattern.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Competitive salary
• 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 and up to age 66.
• Group personal pension.
• 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
• Competent IT skills
• Clear communicator – written and verbal
• Highly personable and can work well in a team
• Great attention to detail
  
  

The Company

Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman, John Williams, Maritime Transport has evolved from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m.

To date, the company employs 3,000 personnel across 40+ sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting-edge fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks and over 50 container handlers servicing a number of trains, daily. Maritime has a proven track record as an intermodal operator, developing and delivering low carbon, container logistics solutions for first and final miles, and pioneering the modal shift of UK domestic distribution from road to rail.

In 2024, the company was acquired by Swiss-based global logistics and supply chain provider, MEDLOG S.A., supporting Maritime’s growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

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Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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