Trainee Transport Operator

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Tilbury, United Kingdom Maritime Transport Full time

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Transport Operator 4 on/4 off - 12 hour shifts (1 hour unpaid lunch) to join our successful Transport department based in Tilbury As the trainee Transport Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.

Why work for Maritime Transport?


  • Competitive salary
  • Annual salary review (discretionary).
  • Annual bonus (discretionary).
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • MTL weekly lottery – an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Full training given
  • Life assurance cover from day one.
  • Group personal pension.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • You’ll be working for one of the market leaders

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Booking containers in and out of the container yard, remaining polite and courteous to all customers, colleagues and drivers.
  • Ensure all release/acceptance information is entered into the system in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Actively audit release/acceptances to ensure accuracy.
  • Ensuring all container numbers are correctly recorded both in and out of the system.
  • Ensure CCTV is utilised when booking in/out for recording purposes.
  • Actively seek additional work wherever possible from current customers, and Management.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with the customer base, understand requirements and communicate accurate information on time as required.
  • Working with a team effectively communicating requirements
  • Maintain high standards of good housekeeping, including your workstation and environment.
  • Maintain health and safety standards, and actively report observations & concerns.

We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:


  • 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

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