UK-based
Wide-range of services
40 depots

Container Controller

Salary £Competitive
Location Wakefield
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right applicant to join a winning team at Maritime Transport as a Container Controller!

Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing container transport, handling and storage companies in the UK and offers one of the most dynamic working environments and prospects to progress within the industry. This role will have three shift patterns, Day, Afternoons and Night shifts. 

Why work for Maritime Transport?

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual salary review (discretionary).
  • Annual bonus (discretionary).
  • Competitive annual leave
  • Life assurance cover from day 1.
  • Group personal pension.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • You’ll be working for one of the market leaders

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Working with a fast paced team booking trucks on to the terminal and organising the loading of containers to meet train departures and arrivals.
  • Able to proactively adapt to a busy environment and to make real time decisions regarding the smooth running of the rail terminal.
  • Use of a bespoke container booking system, administering customer emails and telephone calls.
  • Organising container movement within the terminal with a team of reach stacker operators via two way radio.

What we're looking for:

  • Previous administration experience 
  • IT Literate (good knowledge of Excel would be an advantage) 
  • Confident written and verbal communicator
  • High attention to detail is essential

If you think this is the role for you, please apply and one of our managers will be in touch regarding your application.

Maritime Transport Ltd. is one of the largest, privately-owned intermodal transport operators in the UK. Established in 1974 and initially providing container transport solutions with 136 vehicles and 5 depots, the Company was acquired by owner and Group Executive Chairman, John Williams, in 2001.

Since then, under the guidance of a highly-experienced, hands-on management team, Maritime has grown significantly to offer complete supply chain coverage, now operating 1,600 vehicles, and employing 3,000 drivers and staff from over 40 sites in prime port and inland locations.

Headquartered in Felixstowe, Suffolk, Maritime provides a comprehensive range of services to support international and domestic supply chains, including container transport, domestic distribution, container storage and ancillary services, container repairs, freight management, and port-centric warehousing. Through its Tilbury-based fleet sales division, Secondhand Trucks, Maritime is also the UK’s leading reseller of premium, articulated trucks.

Customers comprise blue-chip global shipping lines, freight management companies and cargo owners, including leading grocers and high street retailers.

In 2019, the Company launched its rail division, Maritime Intermodal, as part of its ongoing commitment to providing a full end-to-end logistics solution to its customers. Maritime currently operates more than 30 rail services daily running throughout the UK.

Today, Maritime is flexible, focused, and successful, with a reputation for delivering practical, reliable, and cost-effective solutions in a rapidly changing transport and logistics landscape.

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