Apprentice - Administrator

2 weeks ago


Tilbury, Thurrock, United Kingdom Forth Ports Group Full time

We have two new Apprentice Administrator opportunities at our Port of Tilbury, which will sit as part of our busy UKPH 47 Berth asset.

This is an 18 month programme, where you will become multi-skilled within our busy administration team, whilst also working towards your Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3 qualification.

Not only will you receive excellent on the job training across all aspects of admin including providing documentation, writing reports and computer literacy, but you will also develop strong customer service skills and work with multiple people across the business.


By the end of the programme, you will emerge as a fully-fledged administrator, 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:

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


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  • Fri work pattern
  • Supportive and collaborative work culture

What are we looking for?

  • GCSE in Maths & English at Grace C/4 or Functional Skill in Level
  • 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
  • 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

  • Good computer literacy

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
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