Apprentice - General Port Operative

Port Operations Apprenticeships

Are you looking for an opportunity to build a career in port operations while gaining a recognised qualification? Do you enjoy working with customers, being part of a team and learning from experienced people who want to help you succeed? If you are ready to develop new skills in a busy, hands-on operational environment, this could be the ideal role for you.

Your role

As a Port Operative at the Port of Greenock, you will help keep goods moving safely and efficiently for customers through the port, working across warehouse and quayside operational activities while completing a structured apprenticeship that will lead to an SVQ qualification in port operations. You will help service our customers, support drivers and hauliers arriving at the port and work closely with experienced colleagues who will share their knowledge, invest in your development and help you build confidence across a range of port activities.   This role forms the start of a structured career path in port operations.

What you'll bring

We are seeking people who are motivated to learn, keen to contribute and comfortable working in a customer-focused operational environment.

You may bring:

• experience supporting customers in a warehouse, retail or supermarket distribution centre setting;
• confidence in contributing to a team;

• a positive, customer-focused approach;
• a commitment to your own development and willing to complete structured training as part of an apprenticeship pathway;
• good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications;
• flexibility to support operational needs and play your part in the effective running of the Port of Greenock.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator.  We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers.  Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040.  Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers, as an Apprentice you will receive valuable training, development and addtional qualifications.  Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
• Matched Contribution Pension Scheme up to 10%
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, critical illness insurance, gyms, retail vouchers
• Commitment to learning and personal development 
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our employee assistance programme when required

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!