This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} 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 Birmingham depot.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
* Annual salary review (discretionary).
* Annual bonus (discretionary).
* 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1.
* Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 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.
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 needed.
* Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system.
* Speaking to customers about possible delays.
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.
* Ability to 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.
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