This is a permanent, full-time vacancy that will close in 20 days 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 Night Transport Operator on a 4 on 4 off shift basis at our Medway depot.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
- Annual salary review (discretionary)
- Annual bonus (discretionary)
- 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays 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)
- Employee assistance programme
- Work for one of the market leaders
Duties & Responsibilities
- Dealing with multiple drivers
- Communicating with ports
- Booking delivery slots for port entry
- Using the TOPS transport system to schedule drivers\’ start and finish times
- Chasing drivers for ETAs and ensuring timeliness
- Rerouting jobs as needed
- Checking that all PODs match the correct jobs in the system
- Advising customers on delays and ETAs
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Transport Operator – Essential
- Confident and clear communicator – written and verbal
- Willing to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
- Excellent UK geographical knowledge
- Ability to work independently
- Problem-solving skills
- Organized and flexible to meet business needs
The Company
Founded in 2001 by Executive Chairman John Williams, Maritime Transport has grown from small beginnings into a leading logistics company with a turnover exceeding £400m. The company employs over 3,000 personnel across more than 40 sites, including strategic rail freight terminals, a fleet of 1,300 Euro-6 trucks, and over 50 container handlers. Maritime specializes in intermodal logistics, low-carbon container solutions, and modal shift initiatives. In 2024, Maritime was acquired by Swiss-based MEDLOG S.A., enhancing its growth and market position as the UK\’s leading integrated road and rail freight provider.
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Contact Detail:
Maritime Transport Ltd Recruiting Team