This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.
The Vacancy
We have a vacancy available for a Container Reach Stacker Driver based at Manchester Rail Freight Terminal, Trafford Park. If you have previous experience in Reach stacker driving or a valid Forklift truck with at least 2 years’ experience, then this could be the role for you. This position is permanent and your total flexibility will be required to fulfill this challenging, yet rewarding role.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Loading and unloading various sizes and weights of ISO shipping containers.
* Stacking containers in allocated areas.
* Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.
* Possessing the skills to operate Empty Container Handlers also, while not essential, would be of great advantage; Kalmar, Konecranes, and Sany built machines are desired.
We are looking for candidates who have a flexible approach and can undertake a variety of production duties.
Candidates will be required to remain focused under pressure, be a team player, and have good attention to detail to achieve an accurate, on-time service to our customers and colleagues.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
* Guaranteed paid weekly hours.
* Average earnings holiday pay for all holiday days, not just statutory minimum.
* Group personal pension scheme with employer contributions.
* Life cover from day 1 and up to age 66.
* Full uniform and PPE provided.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing financial and legal guidance.
* Stable and successful business, with 23 pay rises in 23 years.
* Full training given on Reach stacker.
* Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family, and friends.
* Maritime Weekly Lottery – every week one employee will win £1,000 Net.
* You’ll be working for one of the market-leading companies.
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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