Container Movements Clerk
Full time, permanent
We are looking for an organised and customer-focused individual to act as a key link between Transport, hauliers, ports, depots and internal teams. You will handle administrative tasks accurately, support the pre-advice of empty and full containers, and contribute to excellent customer service. A flexible team player, you will support colleagues and demonstrate MSC’s brand values in your day-to-day work.
How you will help us and what you can expect
*Pre-advice of export containers in MSC and port community systems.
*Confirmation of empty restitution locations to customers and hauliers.
*Pre-advice of empty containers to regional ports and depots.
*Release of import line haulage containers from UK ports and depots.
*Cancellation of expired empty pre-advice.
*Creation of shipper-owned equipment records in MSC Systems for units entering the fleet.
*Monitoring of reefer booking temperatures ensuring all relevant systems are updated with correct settings.
*Notification of all identified pre-advice failures to Internal IT for investigation.
*Correction of illogical or missing equipment activity records in local and global systems to maintain their accuracy.
*Analysis of data reports to ensure accuracy and avoid cost.
*Periodic review of current procedures to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
Skills and experience you’ll bring to us
*Excellent numeracy, literacy, and IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
*Proven ability to plan and prioritise work, meet strict deadlines and be flexible in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
*Ability to address and resolve day to day business issues with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
*Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
*A continued positive attitude to new business challenges.
*Desire to improve current procedures
*Ability to always demonstrate professionalism.
*Previous shipping experience preferred.
*Experience working as part of a team and a willingness to assist colleagues.
What we offer
*Competitive salary
*Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual)
*Generous pension scheme
*Life Assurance – 4x salary
*22 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve
*Free parking
*On-site artisan restaurant
*Discounted gym membership
*Cycle to work scheme
*Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers
*Buy or sell holiday scheme
*Christmas club saving
*MSC Cruises friends and family discount
*Full induction day and training provided
*Learning and development opportunities
*Dress for the day policy/modern office environment