Port Services apprentice

• To work in a flexible manner, regarding working hours and the type of role that is carried out, to enable the Port of Sunderland to deploy operatives in the most cost effective and strategic manner


• To develop skills in order to deliver cargo handling services within the Port of Sunderland with particular emphasis on the operation of Port plant, machinery, for manual handling and also in relation to vessel mooring/unmooring operations


• Where required, to undertake non-cargo handling services commensurate with training, experience, and qualifications, as required by cargo and other port managers

This is a development role linked to the Level 2, Port Operative Apprenticeship, and the post holder will be provided with training in the required skills and responsibilities over the duration of their qualification, in order to be able to undertake the full range of duties listed below:

• To maintain effective communication in a range of methods, including via telephone and UHF digital radio, to work collaboratively with port management, team leaders, and team members


• To establish and maintain positive relationships with port customers, stakeholders, supply chain partners and external agencies/organisations


• To ensure all work and documentation are completed within appropriate deadlines


• To develop the ability to complete all required documentation, with a need to facilitate the recording of cargo and maintenance/inspection records etc.


• To ensure accuracy for the physical receipt and re-delivery of cargoes and the associated paperwork


• Redelivery of various cargoes to road transport with the use of forklift trucks and loading shovel


• Slinging and de-slinging various cargoes, both on board vessels and quayside in accordance with safe working procedures


• Operate plant and machinery in both quayside operations and warehouse tasks


• Responsible for safe and appropriate use of all plant allocated to carry out a given task


• Undertake vessel mooring and unmooring operations


• Perform all running and maintenance checks as per agreed procedures


• Keep all equipment cabs clean and in good condition


• Report all faults with allocated plant or equipment to appropriate Cargo Team Leader


• Perform basic checks on lifting equipment before use


• Develop skills and knowledge of logistics and weighbridge duties