Graduate and early careers

Get ready to
lead the future

Graduate and early careers

Get ready to
lead the future

The UK port industry is the second largest in Europe and ABP is the largest port operator in our country, with 21 ports strategically positioned around Britain.

Our ports include Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage, and Southampton, the UK’s number one port for cars and cruise and the nation’s second largest container port.

Every year, ABP handles around 25% of all UK seaborne trade, that’s more than 85 million tonnes of cargo. Collectively our ports handle around 1.3 million containers, over a million vehicles and 2.6 million cruise and ferry passengers each year. We also own Britain’s busiest inland rail terminal.

Choose your route
Apprentice
Applications open
Feb - Mar 2024
From school leavers to graduates and mature learners who have the determination to succeed in a new and exciting career, we offer nationally recognised qualifications and breadth of experience to realize your potential.

You’ll earn while you learn with our apprenticeships offering the opportunity to train with the UK’s leading ports operator.

Our apprenticeships range from marine pilot apprentices through to engineering and port operations to office and property careers, we’ve got what it takes to get you started – have you?




Thereʼs never been a better time to join ABP.

We are expanding our apprentice programmes for 2023. You’ll earn while you learn with ABP apprenticeships, offering the opportunity to train with the UK’s leading ports operator.

Youʼll play a vital role in fulfilling our vision for a sustainable and profitable future for the maritime sector and for the whole of the UK.
With development in our world-class operations keeping us ahead of the competition, we need only the most enthusiastic people to join us to become future colleagues at ABP.
Our programmes
Our programmes vary each year,
but have included:

Engineering

A four-year programme where you can work as an Electrical Engineer or a Maintenance and Engineering Technician, while studying towards a Level 3 Apprenticeship.

To qualify for this programme you’ll need GCSEs, including English and Maths (Level 4 or C), and a Full UK Drivers License.

Marine Pilot

There is also the opportunity to be a Marine Pilot in two years, while studying for a Level 5 Apprenticeship.

In order to considered for this programme you’ll need the Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency Unlimited, with 12 months sea time as Officer of the Watch.

Marine Operations

During this programme you can gain hands on experience as Marine Operations Officer and achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship within three years.

To qualify for this programme you’ll need GCSEs, including English and Maths (Level 4 or C), and a Full UK Drivers License.

Operations

Study towards a Level 2 Apprenticeship while working as a Port Operative during the 12-18 month programme.

You must be 18 years or over to apply for this programme and have a Full UK Drivers License.

Download
Click to download the 2024 Apprenticeships Brochure pdf
Process
The application process

ONE

Application review

TWO

Online testing

THREE

Video interview

FOUR

Assessment centre

FIVE

Start October 2024
Applications open Feb - Mar 2024
You don’t need to wait to register your CV and interest in an apprenticeship with ABP. We will keep in touch and notify you when we have suitable opportunities, or events, to take your interest further.

Register your CV