Container Repairer in Bootle

We’re currently looking for Container Repair at our Liverpool depot.

Responsible for the support of Maintaining Container Cleaning / Repairs within the Terminal, work alongside Maritime Operations to facilitate the tasks ahead and required in the rail terminal. Through the use of the terminal operating system in a safe and control manner.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself, family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery – every week one employee will win £1,000 Net
• Fantastic office and facilities

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible to carry out pre check of all equipment and materials with to comply with safety processes
• To carry out day-to-day activities of yard operatives role to maximize the efficiency of the terminal Scheduled activities.
• To Clean or repair all damages dedicated to the particular containers within the required skills
• Maintain full control yard cleanliness around working area and site assist with other general tasks when required such as housekeeping or 5s activities.
• Operator required to utilise MHE equipment when required. Long term training will be provided.
• To accept operational direction by the Terminal Manager / Shift Supervisor whilst on shift.
• Supporting general engineering works to include fitting of patches, insulation, and door hardware. Weatherproof seals, drains and ventilation with qualified training.
• Support site maintenance of various tasks as advised.
• To maintain the cleanliness of the whole working area and site and general labour duties as required or advised by Line Manager
• Logging all assets / containers for work completed for inputting.

What we’re looking for:

• A fundamental understanding of Health and Safety principles including plant operation / mandatory vehicle pre-use checks.
• Self-motivated, flexible approach to work, disciplined and organised.
• Outgoing and willing to work outside in all conditions.
• Ability to report any issues to either Site, Facilities or others departments for awareness.
• Basic I.T skills desirable for PC work.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills to be able to highlight issues in good time to Managers.
• Ability to work on own and achieve planned target times/ KPIs in order to stop customer penalties.

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 3,300 people 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.