Port Operative Apprentice

7 months ago


Boston, United Kingdom Port of Boston Full time

**The role**

Port Operative Apprentice.

The role will be a mix between working outside and office work.

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 2
- Cleaning (including industrial) & Tidying up
- 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
- 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 pre-use 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
- 5 GCSEs including both English & Maths at Grade 4 or above
- Level 1 English & Maths required for successful completion of the apprenticeship

**Desirable (not essential)**
- Experience of working in a busy & fast-paced environment
- Full UK driving licence (car) licence
- Experience of operating plant & equipment preferably in a similar industrial environment

**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 (1-hour unpaid lunch)
- Please note these hours may vary depending on requirements

**Benefits**
- £8.00 per hour (£16,640 per annum) Monday to Friday depending on experience
- Pay review after 12 months
- 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**: £16,640.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Boston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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