Apprenticeships
Our engineering apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity to gain an academic qualification whilst doing a real job and getting paid.
As an apprentice, you will work in a thriving, fast paced environment on a huge variety of equipment. Peel Ports is at the forefront of our industry, an industry that is constantly evolving.
Port of Liverpool - Engineering Apprenticeships
Looking to kick-start your engineering career through a structured apprenticeship, earning a salary while gaining a fully funded qualification?
Join our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme at the Port of Liverpool and gain hands-on experience across both Electrical and Mechanical engineering. You’ll work on a wide range of equipment, from historic assets to brand new technology, alongside experienced engineers.
Your apprenticeship journey
Each year of your engineering apprenticeship is structured around the technical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to ensure you have the right skills for your career. You will be working towards Higher Certificate qualifications and there will be a mix of academic work as well as hands-on practical experience.
As you progress through your apprenticeship you will work closely with existing engineering and planning teams, including other apprentices and carry out similar duties under supervision, so that we can ensure you are competent and confident in your role.
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you may be given the opportunity to study for further qualifications such as HNC, Foundation Degree, BEng, MEng and CEng.
Becoming a Peel Ports apprentice
We want to know that you'll flourish during the apprenticeship and succeed in becoming a well rounded, qualified technician. That's why we set entry criteria, to ensure you can cope with the content of the course. For your application to be considered we ask that you have gained a minimum Level 4 Leaving Certificate, 5 A*-C GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Maths and Science subjects.
Predicted grades will be accepted during the application process and we will confirm these with you once you have received your final grades in the summer. Offers will be subject to you receiving the required minimum Level 4 Leaving Certificate, 5 A*-C GCSEs or equivalent qualifications including Maths and Science.
The application process
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Attracting tomorrow's talent
Gaining an apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to gain an academic qualification whilst doing a real job and getting paid. We believe in investing in our next generation of talent to deliver and lead our services for years to come.
As an apprentice at Peel Ports, you will work in a thriving and fast paced environment structured around the technical skills and theoretical knowledge you need to ensure you have the right skills for your career.
Hear from Automation Technician Emma Sanders, share her journey working at Peel Ports and the opportunities it has provided to help her to gain experience across a multitude of projects.
What you will receive
An advanced apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to continue to learn and get paid. Your salary in the first year is £23,587.
You will also receive benefits which include:
- 25 days holiday
- Award Winning Pension - Contributions matched up to 10%
- Life Assurance - 4x annual salary if in the pension scheme (2x if not)
- Critical illness
- Funded healthcare cash plan
- Flexible Benefits including Travel insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, Discounted retail vouchers, Gym membership, iPad purchase scheme
