Port Operative Apprentice - Boston, United Kingdom - Port of Boston

Port of Boston

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Boston, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The role
Port Operative Apprentice.

The role will be primarily onsite work on ships/quayside and in terminals with some office work including time for completion of the apprenticeship.

Due to the nature of port work, the role is for those aged 18+.

The role will be for 18 months with the opportunity to gain a full-time position afterwards upon completion of apprenticeship.

Primary role

To perform in line with the Port of Boston policies
Completion of Port Operative Apprenticeship level
General Stevedoring including; weighbridge operative, tug and shunter driving, forklift trucks including various attachments (paper clamps, bale clamps, poles), overhad gantry cranes
Moving cargo around the Port and within warehouses
Operating the scanner phones and the relevant software
Cleaning & tidying up
Reporting any damaged cargo, any damage to plant & equipment
Reporting any near misses, incidents or accidents
Always working in a safe and efficient manner
Displaying a duty of care towards plant, equipment and others at all times
Any other additional duties that may be reasonable required of you by your line manager

Accountabilities

Participate in any training deemed necessary in order to improve individual skills
Subject to suitable training for operating plant & equipment (including preuse checks)
Effectively promote a health, safety, and environment culture
Carry out work according to the risk assessments and safe systems of work
Cleaning of equipment and site as required and assisting in various other port duties
Active approach in identifying improvements and opportunities

Requirements:

Must be 18+ to work on a Port
Proactive attitude to Health & Safety
Excellent ability to navigate IT equipment e.g. smartphone & computer
Physically fit in order to access ships & plant/equipment
Level 1 English & Maths (requirement of apprenticeship)

Desirable (not essential)

Experience of working in a busy & fastpaced environment
Full UK driving licence (car) licence
Experience of operating plant & equipment preferably in a similar industrial environment
5 GCSEs level 2 including both English & Maths at Grade 4 (Grade C) or above

Working hours

40 hours per week (of which 6 of those hours per week will be dedicated to 'off the job training' as part of the apprenticeship)
Standard working hours 0700 to 1600 hrs (1hour unpaid lunch)
Please note these hours may vary depending on requirements

Benefits
- £8.40 per hour (£17,472 per annum) Monday to Friday

Pay review at 12 months of employment
Potential for full time employment upon completion of apprenticeship
Optional paid overtime at 1.5x hourly rate after 40 hours
Port Operative Apprenticeship level 2 qualification including NVQ Level 2 certificate in Port Operations & Level 2 certificate in Stevedoring essentials
Potential to obtain qualifications for lifting operations, loading shovel, forklift truck, tractor units, skid steer, first aid, fire awareness, crane operation

Additional information
Please note that random screening is undertaken for substance abuse and a zero-tolerance policy is operated. A pre-employment medical may be required after acceptance of job offer due to the physical nature of the role.

Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background which helps to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Salary:
£17,472.00 per year

Benefits: