Traffic Rail Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Traffic Rail Planner to join our growing team based on our East Midlands Gateway this role you will be responsible for developing coordinating and optimising rail traffic plans to ensure efficient and reliable operations driven by utilisation and profitability. Youll work closely with operations to ensure the traffic plans are implemented and administered with high attention to detail

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.
• Big discounts on MSC cruises for yourself family and friends
• Maritime weekly lottery (chance to win one thousand pounds every week)
• Group personal pension.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Youll be working for one of the market leaders

Key Responsibilities

• The planning of daily traffic sheets by service maximising utilisation and profitability
• Optimise internal and external volume ensuring logistical and geographical sense
• Monitor KPI SLAs and customer reporting
• Develop and maintain train schedules and traffic plans in line with operational requirements
• Monitor live operations and adjust plans in response to disruptions or changes
• Liaise with internal teams Rail Operators
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards

About You

• Experience in rail planning transport logistics or a similar operational role
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and make quick informed decisions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in planning tools like Paris and Tops or similar transport modelling systems

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.