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Apprentice Port Operative  

 

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1929, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.   

 

Within this challenging role, you will be responsible for supporting the operation to handle our customer’s cargo on & off our ships and around the port environment.

 

Your role

  • You will be expected to study and pass the Port Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship which is a duration of 18 months.
  • To be trained in the use of port equipment (e.g. terminal tractors/cranes/fork lift trucks) for handling our customer’s cargo on & off our ships and around the port environment.

  • Assist with the mooring and unmooring of our vessels. 

  • To be trained and use our internal Freight Management system for locating cargo around the port.

  • Follow health and safety procedures as laid out by the port.

  • Assist with warehouse operations.

 

Your profile

  • You will hold GCSE level 4 or functional skills Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent)

  • Driving licence is desirable, but not essential. 

  • A pro-active approach to and awareness of H&S.

  • A team player, able to work on their own initiative.

  • To have drive and determination.

 

Our offer 

  • An opportunity to be trained on a variety of port equipment 

  • To become part of a hardworking, dedicated team 

  • Company Pension Scheme 

  • Life Assurance Cover 

 

Contact

Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply? 

Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to recruitment.pft@cldn.com with reference “Apprentice – Port Operative”.

The closing date for applications will be Friday 1st November, 2024