Job

Are you curious, ambitious, and excited by the idea of working in a dynamic and thriving port environment? Would you like to learn how a modern port attracts business, manages commercial customers, supports cargo operations, and runs a diverse commercial property estate?

As a Commercial Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience, working within a well-established, knowledgeable team of commercial and operational experts. This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in business development, customer management, marketing, and commercial operations, all within one of the South Coast’s most dynamic and community‑focused Trust Ports. If this is all stacking up for you, then we would love to hear from you.

About Shoreham Port

Shoreham Port is a thriving hub for cargo, commercial tenants, and marine services, welcoming vessels, customers, and partners from around the world every day. From project cargo movements to managing over 150 commercial tenants across our extensive property estate, our Commercial team plays a vital role in shaping the Port’s future.

No two days are the same, this is your chance to be at the heart of a busy, thriving maritime environment, learning all aspects of the commercial business side.

How we value our colleagues

• Salary: £17,500 Per annum based on a 40 hour week including college study day
• Generous pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Qualification: Funded Level 3 (Property Maintenance) apprenticeship in a supportive training environment
• Full induction and provision of relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the role
• A range of well-being benefits including access to a health cash plan, trained Mental Health First Aiders and Cycle to Work scheme.
• 25% colleague discount at Port Kitchen our on-site café
• Opportunities to get involved in activities including our highly successful Sustainability Week, boat patrols and representing the Port at public events. 

Please Note: Applicants should be aware the Port operates under its impairment policy, which includes a zero-tolerance for drugs and alcohol, with a random programme of testing operated throughout.

Application process

Interested? We would love to hear from you. Click the button below to complete our Google form.

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27th March 2026	Open for applications.
19th April 2026	Application Deadline.
Late May 2026	Getting to know Us: We will review all the application forms and invite candidates who we think closely match our requirements to an Open Evening where we will tell you a little bit more about the Port and you will have an opportunity to meet some of our team.
Early July 2026	Getting to know You: We will invite candidates to an assessment event. We pride ourselves on our colleagues being their authentic self at work and so the event will be informal and will be a great opportunity to meet other candidates. It is likely to involve some group discussion, a job-related activity and a short interview with members of the team. Don’t worry, this is an opportunity for you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you, in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Early-Mid July 2026	We will be in contact to let you know if you have been successful and if you have, discuss a start date.
August 2026	The successful candidate will be asked to attend an enrolment day at Chichester College Group.
7th September 2026	Welcome to the Port – apprentice start date.

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Closing date: 

Sunday 19th April 2026