via reed · 4 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Traffic Operator

Maritime Transport
Southampton Full-time
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Join a winning team at Maritime Transport! If you have experience within the container transport industry this could be a fantastic opportunity for you to join a market leader as a Traffic Operator at our Southampton depot.

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.

  • You’ll be working for one of the market leaders

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Dealing with multiple drivers

  • Communicating with ports

  • Booking delivery slots for entry in ports

  • Using a Transport system called TOPS for putting down drivers start times and finish times

  • Chasing drivers for etas and making sure they are on time

  • Rerouting jobs as and when is needed

  • Checking all PODS are matched up with all the correct jobs on the system

  • Speaking to customers on possible delays advising eta’s

We are looking for candidates to apply who have the following:
  • Previous experience as a Traffic Operator – Essential

  • Confident and clear communicator – written and verbal

  • Excellent UK geographical knowledge

  • Can work on own initiative

  • Quick and efficient problem solving skills

  • Organised at all times

  • Flexibility to meet the demands of the business

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