Commercial Graduate

If recent world events have taught us anything, it is the critical importance of logistics to every aspect of our life and the port business is where it all happens. From unitised cargoes to renewables and everything in between, we keep the UK moving. Our business is fascinating and constantly developing and we are looking for a small team of graduates to help drive this.

If you are looking for a corporate role, perhaps this is not the position for you. However if you are looking for early responsibility and full immersion in our business then this is a role that you will love.

**About The Role**

You will work closely and collaboratively with our Operations, Business Development, Finance, Health and Safety and Human Resources teams.

Following an initial introduction to our core operational business, you will contribute to high-impact projects such as analysing key markets, enhancing our web presence and developing future commercial strategy. Working with our expert teams, your research will help us understand current and potential markets and where to best target our port services and solutions to grow our business and deliver the best possible customer experience.

**What are we looking for?**

We want to build on our success and to do this we must continue to invest in our future business leaders. To do this, we need a diverse range of graduates who are innovative in their thinking, happy to problem solve and take decisions based on sound judgement and smart thinking.

**What do I need?**
- 2.1 classification (anticipated) in any degree discipline
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Collaborative and keen to share information, knowledge and skill
- Willing to take responsibility for your own learning
- A real interest in learning about the logistics world and researching commercial opportunities in this fast paced environment

**What can Forth Ports offer me?**
- Excellent career development opportunities
- A structured learning and education pathway linked to your personal development
- Competitive staring salary with regular salary reviews and discretionary bonus
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Full time, permanent career
- Assessment centre scheduled for late March 2023
- Start date - September 2023

**Interested?**

**Required Criteria**
- 2.1 classification (anticipated) in any degree discipline
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent analytical and communication skills
- Collaborative and keen to share information, knowledge and skill
- Willing to take responsibility for your own learning
- A real interest in learning about the logistics world and researching commercial opportunities in this fast paced environment

**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 development programs, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme

**Salary**

Based on Experience per year