Night Container Control Clerk

Maritime Transport

  • Tilbury, Essex
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
We’re currently looking for a Container Control Clerk at our London Rail Freight Terminal 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)
  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays on top 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 £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
Maritime is a family-owned UK-based transport company and since its inception in 2001 has grown to be a market-leader offering container transport and curtain-sided distribution services. With a network of over 40 depots spanning the UK Maritime offers transport and logistics solutions to a large and growing customer base, and works with a high number of large blue chip businesses. Join a winning team.

Maritime Transport