Trainee Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company based in Southampton is seeking a Trainee Traffic Operator. Responsibilities include briefing drivers, administrative tasks, and supporting transport planners in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits such as annual bonuses and discounts on cruises are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Transport or a similar environment preferred.
• Capable of effective team work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers.
• General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing.
• Assisting Transport planners.

Skills

Competent IT skills

Clear communication (written and verbal)

Attention to detail

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in our Southampton Depot.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers
• General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing
• Assisting Transport planners
• Monitoring daily trailer counts
• Yard Checks
• Actively seeking additional work wherever possible from Transport Planners and Management
• Ability to communicate effectively with the customer service teams and drivers
• Working as part of an efficient and fast-paced team
• Maintain high standards of good housekeeping, including your workstation and environment
• Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations & concerns

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• MTL weekly lottery - an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
• Competitive annual leave
• Full training given
• Life assurance cover x3 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