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We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Transport Operator to join our successful Transport department based in Peterborough. As the trainee Transport Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Transport Operators / Planners with the day to day operations.

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:00

Why work for Maritime Transport?

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary).
• Annual bonus (discretionary).
• 25 days AL + 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 1.
• 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 driver
• 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