Maritime Transport
We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Transport Operator to join our successful Transport department based in our Northampton Depot. As the Trainee Transport Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day-to-day operations.
This will be based on a 4on/4off shift pattern.
Why work for Maritime Transport?
- Competitive salary
- Annual salary review (discretionary).
- Annual bonus (discretionary).
- 20 days holiday from day 1.
- MTL weekly lottery – an employee will win one thousand pounds every week
- Competitive annual leave
- Full training given
- 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
- You’ll be working for one of the market leaders
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Briefing and debriefing drivers
- General office administrative tasks such as paperwork filing.
- Assisting Transport planners
- Monitoring daily trailer counts
- Yard Checks
- Actively seeking additional work wherever possible from Transport Planners and Management
- Ability to communicate effectively with the customer service teams and drivers
- Working as part of an efficient and fast paced team
- 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
- Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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