Apprentice Warehouse Operative - Tilbury, United Kingdom - Forth Ports Group

Forth Ports Group

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Tilbury, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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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
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Join us and kick-start your path to success

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 longterm 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?

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

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria
UK driving licence

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.

Company Benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance.

Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.

Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Employee Assistance Scheme

Salary
Not disclosed