Peel Ports gains training accreditation

As an approved provider, the group is now delivering port-specific training directly to employees, including Level 2 and Level 4 Port Marine Operations Officer programmes.

A Level 3 Apprenticeship is set to launch shortly, positioning Peel Ports as the first UK port operator to offer all three levels of the nationally recognised qualification.

“This achievement is about more than just status, it is about creating opportunities for our people at every stage of their career,” said Claire McKay, head of learning and development at Peel Ports Group.

“People have always been at the heart of our operations, and learning provider status allows us to go even further with internal training. By developing and delivering qualifications in-house, we can nurture local talent and ensure our workforce has the skills to meet the demands of a changing industry.”

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Training is already underway across the group’s operations, with apprentices ranging in age from 16 to 64.

The move enables Peel Ports to tailor qualifications to its specific operational requirements while addressing areas of the maritime sector that have historically lacked formalised training routes.

Plans are in progress to broaden the programme further, with new Level 3 Management and Level 2 Customer Service qualifications under development to support a wider range of maritime and port roles.