Job description
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 an Experienced Transport Operator at our Milton Keynes depot. Following an initial 8-week training programme (Monday to Friday), you will transition to a 4-on / 4-off shift pattern.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 20 days holiday from day 1.
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1.
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Group personal pension.
• Employee assistance programme.
• You’ll be working for one of the market leaders
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 is needed
• Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system
• Speaking to customers on possible delays advising eta
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