Night Container Control Clerk​/off

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We’re currently looking for a Night Container Control Clerk at our Tilbury Depot on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The successful candidate will accurately and promptly record all aspects of container movements, stock control, repairs, and other depot activities, maintaining regular communication between the depot, our offices, customers and suppliers. The role includes preparing reports as required and providing support to other team members by covering assigned tasks.

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review (discretionary)
• Annual bonus (discretionary)
• 20 days 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 you, family and friends
• Maritime Weekly Lottery – every week one employee will win £1,000 Net
• Fantastic office and facilities

• 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
• Input container repair estimates, monitor authorizations and update repair records
• Check and process incoming/outgoing invoices
• Monthly accounts check to ensure all data is processed and submitted accurately
• Issue and reconcile depot equipment release via internal/external systems
• Accurately and timely prepare daily/weekly reports for MSC Geneva and UK Management

• Proven ability to manage and plan forward 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 3,300 people across 40+ sites, including a network of strategic rail freight terminals, with a cutting‑edge fleet of 1,300 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 Maritime’s growth strategy and strengthening its market position as the UK’s leading provider of integrated road and rail freight logistics.

Entry level

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage