Night Container Control Clerk 4on4off

Were currently looking for a Night Container Control Clerk at our Tilbury Depot on a 4on/4off shift pattern.

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)
• 20days holiday from day 1
• Life assurance cover 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
• 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 were 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
• Must be happy to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern

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 3300 people 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.