Apprentice Fleet Controller

Looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a market leader Maritime Transport is one of the fastest growing transport companies in the UK. We offer the most dynamic working environment and prospects to progress within the transport industry. Due to continued success we are now looking to recruit an Apprentice Fleet Controller at our Head Office in Felixstowe.

The Fleet Department is a central function which is manned 24/7. The department manages all maintenance and repairs across the entire Maritime vehicle and trailer fleet.

An Apprenticeship with Maritime Transport Ltd is a great stepping stone in your career giving you valuable work experience a recognised qualification access to our employee benefits and your own income. Many of our Apprentices go on to get jobs within Maritime after they have completed their Apprenticeship.

Purpose

To ensure that scheduled fleet maintenance and defect repairs are managed in the most cost effective and efficient manner. Achieved by detailed scrutiny of the Maritime Fleet Management system purchase orders and related service documentation. Including the maximisation of all warranty arrangements and extraordinary considerations. To support the smooth and efficient running of the Vehicles within the Fleet in order to achieve the company standards and targets.

Why work for Maritime

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top from day 1
• Life assurance cover x3 from day 1 and up to age 66
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery every week one employee will win 1000 Net
• Group personal pension
• Employee assistance programme
• Stable and successful business in 24 years 24 pay rises

Key Responsibilities

• To raise and authorise Engineering purchase orders to agreed financial levels
• To ensure the fleet is serviced and maintained in accordance with the companys policy and O licence obligations
• To ensure completed documentation regarding vehicle & trailer repairs and rectification are completed to company standards.
• To ensure continued support and guidance to Maintenance suppliers
• To maintain at all times good communication between Maritime Operational Departments and Fleet
• Ensure that the Engineering Policy is adhered to.

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team and have a can do attitude
• Self-motivated flexible and reliable
• Able to demonstrate good organisational skills and time management
• Willing to learn and undertake training and follow instructions
• Committed to making the most of this apprenticeship opportunity

Youll gain a nationally recognised NVQ in Business Administration as part of this role - all while earning and learning on the job.

The successful applicant will enjoy a great starting salary and benefits package and a progressive career with excellent financial rewards.

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 3000 personnel across 40 sites including a network of strategic rail freight terminals with a cutting-edge fleet of 1300 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 Maritimes growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UKs leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.