The Role
Transped is looking for an Apprentice to train in Warehouse Manufacturing. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to work flexible shift patterns during busy periods and be numerate & literate.
Key skills and duties in which you will be trained (as a minimum) are as follows:
- Design and manufacture packaging cases
- Record dispatch notes, receipts and stock information
- Licence to drive Forklift trucks
- Load/unload vehicles
- Operate timber cutting machinery and bench tools
- Awareness of health & safety legislation
With the Apprenticeship in Warehouse Manufacturing, you will be undertaking a formal qualification. Your Tutor / Assessor will take you through your training and once your course is completed, you will have gained as a minimum, Level 2 qualification.
Remuneration
37.5 hours per week, £6.85 per hour
Why work at Port of Blyth?
The Port of Blyth values its employees as its most important assets and provides a comprehensive range of benefits, including a competitive salary, a generous bonus program, free private medical coverage, and regular staff events such as breakfast meetings, to create a supportive environment for employees to excel in.
The Port has taken proactive measures to promote health and wellness in the workplace. In 2023, it joined the North East Better Health at Work Award and formed a team of 10 Health Advocates to develop health campaigns and initiatives tailored to the workforce. These initiatives encompass activities like Gym in the Park sessions, Free Bike Health Checks, and NHS Free Health Checks, all of which have been well-received by the staff.
The port’s dedication to enhancing health and wellness was acknowledged at the Maritime UK Awards 2024, where it was honoured with the Employer of the Year Award. This accomplishment not only provided well-deserved recognition for the employees but also served as a source of immense pride and motivation to continue striving for excellence.
About Transped
Transped Limited is a subsidiary company of the Port of Blyth. Established in 1997, Transped offers a one-stop shop service to organisations wishing to move goods between Europe and the UK, with the company running a twice-weekly container line between the UK and the Netherlands alongside complementary warehousing and distribution services.
Key operations from Blyth include the handling of warehoused goods and the daily distribution of cargo to all destinations with a focus on Scotland and the north of England as well as specialist services related to customs and excise procedures.
About Port of Blyth
Port of Blyth is the port operating division of Blyth Harbour Commission, an independent statutory trust established in 1882. It is one of the largest Trust Port’s in the UK handling cargo across four terminals based around the River Blyth.
Together with major logistics and training divisions, the Port group has a growing turnover exceeding £31 million, driven by growth across a variety of sectors but particularly offshore energy, with the Port is now recognised as a major strategic east coast base supporting the sector. Other trade handled includes containers, dry bulks (coal, aggregates, cement etc.) and marine fuels.