Port Operations Apprenticeship

The Bristol Port Company are looking for Port Operations Apprentices to join the team.

Location: Bristol

Salary: £18,114 for Y1, £23,265 Y2, rising to over £33,800 on completion

Job Type, Full- Time, Permanent

Port Operations Apprentices – About the Apprenticeship Scheme:

Do you want to be trained to operate a wide range of equipment from fork-lift trucks to computer controlled cranes costing millions of pounds?  Do you want to work for a company that’s known for giving people great careers?  If you do then this is the Apprenticeship for you. 

Since 1991 The Bristol Port Company has invested over £450 million in equipment and people to create one of the country’s most technically advanced ports.  We are now looking for motivated people to join our Apprenticeship Scheme.

You’ll start on a basic salary of £16,664  per annum, rising to over £31,000 after successful completion of a two-year apprenticeship and a one-year training programme.

Port Operations Apprentices – You Will Learn:

- How to handle cargo in a modern port environment

- How to operate modern cargo handling equipment from cranes to front end loaders and fork-lift trucks

- To work effectively in a strong team

- How to develop your team building skills to equip you for a successful career at the Port

- Full safety training and supervision will be given and we’ll also give you all the safety equipment you need

Port Operations Apprentices – You:

- You MUST have a driving licence, or be working towards one

- You’ll have a good head for heights, be physically fit and have good hand-eye

co-ordination

- You must enjoy working as part of a team

- You will be flexible about working shifts – including night shifts – on any day including weekends

- You will be confident at using computers as much of our equipment is computer controlled

- You will also have good numeracy and literacy skills

Qualifications:

You will be able to gain some or all of these qualifications:

- NVQ Level 2 in Port Operations

- NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management

To apply for this Port Operations Apprentice opportunity, press ‘Apply’ today! You will be provided with an application form that must be completed and returned to Bristol Port Company.