Forth Ports Group
Location
Tilbury, Essex | United Kingdom
Job description
We are excited to announce several Apprenticeship opportunities to join us at the Port of Tilbury as a Warehouse Operative within our Bulks Asset. Within this two-year programme, you will be part of our busy Grain & Bulks operation where you will learn the day to day warehouse operations whilst working towards a professional qualification. This asset in the port covers an area of 18 acres, which includes 6 operational berths, outdoor, and undercover storage facilities & utilises a fleet of various types of mobile handing equipment (MHE) and Cranes.
By the end of the programme, you will emerge as a fully-fledged warehouse operator, ready to launch your career in this dynamic industry . Join us and kick-start your path to success!
We have 3 opportunities to join this growing team, which will all start in August 2024. Please note that we require all candidates to be a minimum of 18 years of age before the start date.
About The Role
What you will learn:
As a warehouse apprentice, you will gain a thorough understanding of the day to day warehouse operations and receive high quality training on a range of mechanical plant equipment and machinery. You'll gain insights into different aspects of the asset, and will develop a deep understanding of health and safety policies and procedures. By the end of the programme, you'll emerge as a fully trained port operative ready to excel in your career.
What can we offer you?
Full support and training throughout the apprenticeship programme, both on the job training and classroom learning
A great opportunity to build a long-term career at the port
A structured learning and education pathway
Competitive starting salary, generous annual leave entitlement and attractive company benefits
Mon - Fri work pattern
Supportive and collaborative work culture
What are we looking for?
Candidates who are keen to learn, happy to work as part of a team and eager to make a positive impact to the overall port operations
Applicants can either come with grade C (level 4 or above in English and Maths ) OR will need to achieve a level 2 functional skills qualification in both as part of the apprenticeship programme.
Individuals who are able to demonstrate a genuine interest in the work that we do at the port, and are looking to develop a strong foundation to your career
Comfortable working both at height and within small spaces at times
We do require all individuals who work at our port to be a minimum 18 years of age (by Aug 2024)
Full UK working rights
UK driving licence preferred
Forth Ports is an equal opportunities employer and we will consider all applications for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Skills Needed
About The Company
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.Company Culture
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.Desired Criteria
Required Criteria
Closing Date Friday 15th March, 2024
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