Transport Operator - 4 On/4 Off

Maritime Transport Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transport Operator to join their team in Liverpool. This exciting role involves managing transport operations, communicating with drivers and ports, and ensuring timely deliveries. The company is a leader in the container transport sector, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. With a commitment to employee well-being, they provide various perks, including annual bonuses, generous holiday allowances, and life assurance. If you're passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual salary review

Annual bonus

23 Days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on MSC cruises

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a Transport Operator in the container transport industry.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple drivers and communicate effectively with ports.
• Book delivery slots and ensure timely ETAs from drivers.

Skills

Transport Operations Experience

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Geographical Knowledge of the UK

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Tools

TOPS Transport System

Job description

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close 2 months ago at 12:00 BST.

The Vacancy

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 Transport Operator on a 4 on 4 off shift basis at our Liverpool depot.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 23 Days holiday including bank holidays from day 1.
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66.
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week).
• Employee assistance programme.
• You’ll be working for one of the market leaders.
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends.

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 needed.
• Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system.
• Speaking to customers on possible delays advising ETAs.

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.
• Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• 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.

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.