Trainee Traffic Operator in Reading - Maritime transport

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Traffic Operator to join our successful Transport department based in Reading as the Trainee Traffic Operator, you will be trained to be responsible for supporting our Traffic 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 plus 8 bank holidays on top 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