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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
We have a vacancy available for aContainer Handler based at BIFTRail Terminal in Tamworth.If you have previous experience in Container Equipment driving or a valid Forklift truck with at least 2 years experience then this could be the role for you. This Position is permanent and your total flexibility will be required to fulfil this challenging yet rewarding role.
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.
- 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 1000 Net
- Youll be working for one of the market leaders
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Loading and unloading various sizes and weights of ISO shipping containers.
- Stacking containers in allocated areas.
- Ensure safe and efficient operation of machinery and a reasonable knowledge of how the machine works.
- Possessing the skills to operate Empty / Loaded Container Handlers also while not essential would be of great advantage again Kalmar Konecranes and Sany built machines is desired.
We are looking for candidates who have a flexible approach and can undertake a variety of production duties.
Candidates will be required to remain focused under pressure be a team player and have good attention to detail to achieve an accurate on time service to our customers and colleagues.
Please note to apply for this position you must have your own transport and a valid certificate with 2 years full time experience on Forklifts to be considered. Reach stacker experience would be a benefit but not essential as full training would be provided to the suitable candidate.
The Company
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.
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Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
Maritime Transport is one of the UK's largest privately owned transport companies supplying blue-chip customers with Intermodal, Distribution, Warehousing and Freight Management services across over 40 sites utilising a fleet of over 2,000 vehicles.
