UK-based
Wide-range of services
40 depots

Container Control Clerk

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

We’re currently looking for a Container Control Clerk at our London Gateway Depot.

The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately and promptly recording all aspects of container movements, stock control, repairs, and other depot activities. They will maintain regular communication between the depot, our offices, customers, and both internal and external suppliers.

Additionally, the candidate will prepare reports as required and provide support to other team members by covering assigned tasks as needed.

Why work for Maritime Transport?

 

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual salary review (discretionary)
  • Annual bonus (discretionary)
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 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:

 

  • Comply with all company health and safety policies
  • Control of access and exit gates liaising with HGV drivers booking in and out of the depot
  • Record all equipment received and dispatched 
  • Control of all container stocks and stock levels within the depot to meet the demands of the business
  • Input of container repair estimates, monitoring authorizations and updating repair records
  • Checking and processing of incoming/outgoing invoices
  • Monthly accounts check ensuring all data is processed and submitted accurately
  • Issue and reconcile depot equipment release via internal / external systems
  • Accurate & timely preparation of daily/weekly reports for MSC Geneva and UK Management

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven ability to manage and forward plan within a fast paced, demanding and constantly evolving environment 
  • Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail 
  • Good numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) 
  • Be able to demonstrate a professional manner at all times 
  • Ability to be flexible and meet strict deadlines 
  • Must remain focused on prioritisation of day to day emails and tasks 
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills 
  • Continued positive attitude to new business challenges 
  • Excellent team player 

 

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 3,000 personnel 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.

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