Forth Ports’ chief operating
officer Perry Glading said:
“Having a strong apprentice training programme is vital to the future success of The Port of Tilbury and our other ports across the UK.

The importance of finding talented young individuals from the community and developing their skills so they can take our business forward in the future can’t be underestimated.

With over 50 apprentices directly or indirectly employed working across the port of Tilbury, undertaking apprenticeships and/or apprenticeship qualifications over the last 18 months, Tilbury can be justifiably proud of its demonstrable commitment to apprenticeships.”

An apprenticeship scheme
– aimed at providing a highly skilled workforce for the future – has been launched at Tilbury Port. The Modern Apprenticeship Programme, which includes a number of SVQ and VQ qualifications upon completion, follows the successful opening of the port’s on-site training academy last year.

More than 50 apprentices, both male and female, have already been taken on in a wide variety of roles at the port over the past 18 months. Nine more have just started a new two-year Conventional Operative Apprenticeship programme, while a further two are about to start an advanced apprenticeship in business administration.

The Maritime Occupations SCQF Level 5 framework Additional Pathway is an introductory qualification for over-18s that develops the skills and knowhow needed for work in the maritime industry.