Port Training Services

07/09/2026

Upcoming Courses | Spaces Available to Book Now!

PTS still has spaces available on upcoming First Aid at Work and Fire Warden courses.

🔷 First Aid at Work – Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to act as a workplace first aider.
📅 8–10 September | 16–18 September

🔷 Fire Warden – Learn the key responsibilities of a fire warden, including fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.
📅 11 September

📧 To secure your place, email [email protected] or call 01670 357030.

Find out more about these courses here: https://porttrainingservices.co.uk/courses/health-safety/

20/08/2026

Port Training Services is proud to be part of the Port of Blyth's shortlisted nomination for the Global Offshore Wind Awards 2026, in the Powering the Future Workforce category.

PTS delivers employer-focused, specialist technical training across offshore energy, heavy industry and ports — from the Port Operative Apprenticeship to GWO-accredited training, Green Skills Bootcamps and training at our dedicated Wind Turbine Training Facility.

We’re proud to be helping people build the practical skills needed for careers in the growing offshore wind and clean energy sector.

11/08/2026

🚢 Looking to kick-start your career in the ports industry?

Port of Sunderland are recruiting for three Port Services Apprentices to join their team, with successful candidates working towards a Level 2 Port Operative qualification, delivered by Port Training Services.

Find out more and apply here:
https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Port_Services_Apprentice/300436

03/08/2026

Upcoming Courses | Limited Spaces Available to Book! 📲📩

Looking to refresh your skills or gain a new qualification? We still have some spaces available on the following upcoming courses:

📅 10 August

NPORS Manual Handling
NPORS Safe Working at Height
NPORS Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck (Refresher)

📅 14 August

Fire Warden

📅 7–11 & 14–18 September

NPORS Container Handler (Novice)

📅 8–10 & 16–18 September

First Aid at Work

To book your place or find out more, contact our team today:

📧 [email protected]
📞 01670 357030

31/07/2026

22/07/2026

22/07/2026

PTS had a great time at the recent Port Skills & Safety Conference in London!

It was fantastic to connect with port industry professionals from across the UK, share best practice, and hear about the outstanding safety and skills initiatives making a real difference across the sector. Congratulations to all of the award winners and finalists for their well-deserved recognition.

At PTS, we're proud to play our part in developing the next generation of port professionals. As the UK's leading provider of the Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, we're helping to drive skills forward and build the future workforce. We also deliver expert port industry, plant and vocational training, with our experienced instructors and assessors bringing more than 100 years of collective port and heavy plant experience.

Find out more about how we can support your training needs at www.porttrainingservices.co.uk or get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 01670 357030.

13/07/2026

Are you an experienced instructor or assessor looking for your next challenge?

Port Training Services is looking for a Training Instructor/Assessor to join our growing team, delivering industry-recognised training and supporting apprentices across the UK.

If you have experience in a port environment, hold relevant teaching and assessor qualifications, and are passionate about developing the next generation of skilled professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

✔ Deliver accredited training including NPORS, GWO, plant and health & safety courses
✔ Work from our state-of-the-art facilities at the Energy Central Learning Hub in Blyth and client sites across the UK
✔ Join an award-winning team at the Port of Blyth

📅 Don't miss your chance to apply – applications close on 22 July.

Find out more and apply here: https://portofblyth.co.uk/vacancy/training-instructor-assessor/

07/07/2026

We're delighted to be supporting Alex and Liam as they begin their apprenticeships with the Port of Blyth by delivering the Level 2 NVQ in Port Operations.

Throughout the programme, they'll develop the knowledge, practical skills and behaviours needed to work safely, effectively and confidently in the port environment. Combining classroom learning with hands-on experience, the qualification is designed to support the next generation of port professionals and help apprentices build successful careers in the industry.

Best of luck to Alex and Liam, we look forward to supporting you both throughout your apprenticeship journey!

To find out more about the the Level 2 NVQ in Port Operations, head over to our website here - https://porttrainingservices.co.uk/qualification/port-operative-apprenticeship-level-2/

02/07/2026

PTS is delighted to be exhibiting at the Port Skills and Safety Members' Conference next Tuesday!

We'll be showcasing our industry-leading training opportunities, highlighting how we're helping develop the next generation of port talent through our apprenticeship programmes, while also supporting today's workforce with high-quality plant and vocational training delivered by experienced industry instructors.

If you're attending, be sure to stop by our stand and find out more about how PTS can support your skills, training, and workforce development needs!