Steer yourself towards a successful future with our free Port Operative course

Peel Ports

Our FREE* Port Operative course is your vessel towards a new career. Climb great heights as you climb higher up the career ladder, gaining practical experience alongside classroom learning. We give you the whole package, making sure you leave this course with the know how to excel in a role as a Port Operative. With the inclusion of employability skills, you’ll impress any employer, including those in the guaranteed interview following course completion.

As part of our onboarding process, please note that we conduct random drug testing to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees.

From hands on skills, classroom-based learning, and interview techniques, we’ll have you well on your way to becoming a Port Operative in no time!

This course will cover:

  • Working From Heights
  • Numeracy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Resilience and Perseverance
  • English
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Transferable Skills and Qualities
  • Problem Solving
  • Producing a CV
  • Interview Techniques

This course is delivered in partnership with the recruiting employer and is a combination of practical, hands-on training and classroom-based learning. We will help you prepare for a guaranteed interview for the role of a Port Operative in Liverpool.

The Port Operative role involves:
  • Ensuring safe discharge and loading of vessels whilst working within the cargo handling areas within the Port of Liverpool.
  • Materials handled range from general cargo, specifically steel and dry bulk animal feed materials to dry bulk grain products.
  • The work is outside and in all weathers

Along with gaining expert Port training and a number of transferable skills to support you in your search for employment, you are guaranteed an interview at the end. Save time searching for a role and put your new employability skills to the test. We’ll help you get interview ready and update your CV etc. so you stand the best chance of getting the job!

Are you eligible?

  • Aged 19+
  • Must be a resident of the Liverpool City Region
  • If unemployed must be in receipt of state benefits (UC/JSA/ESA/Income Support)
  • If employed must be in receipt of low wages (lower than £33,958.60 and able to evidence this)
  • Must not have any previous personal and social skills qualifications and securing employment qualifications
Some of the brilliant employers we work with

Community Shop

More than just training...

We are proud to work alongside the Community Shop to deliver some courses in partnership with them. But our partnership also means that every person who studies a course with us, also gets membership to the Community Shop, giving you access to:.

Up to 70% off the RRP of groceries by shopping in a Community Shop

Fresh fruit and veg from 20p

Access to essential Community Hub training and development opportunities

Tasty and affordable meals, as well as family cooking courses via their Community Kitchen

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