1. Career Progression Pathways Superport
Overview…
Did you know?
Ports have, throughout history, been a place where goods and people arrive or leave the country by sea. Logistics is the management, movement & storage of products. It is about getting the right product to the right place, at the right time. It is also about the movement of people by road, rail, sea and air. It includes postal and courier services. Large companies such as supermarkets run their own logistics while other companies outsource all their logistics to specialist companies.
The Ports & Logistics Sector accounts for 4.2% of the region’s workforce, employing 26,200 people
12,000 jobs were created in this sector in the Liverpool City Region between 2010 and 2016 – mainly in transport and warehousing
There are over 2000 businesses operating in this sector in the City Region
Average annual gross pay for the transportation and storage sector in 2016 was £25,430
Will there be opportunities?
Key Projects relating to growth:
The sector is set to continue to grow in the Liverpool City Region as a result of the investment in the Energy and Renewable Sector.
Liverpool 2 Deep Water In River Post Panamax Container Terminal
Mersey Gateway Bridge
Growth is expected at 0.5% per year up to 2015 creating an additional 1600 jobs in the area.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport expansion
41% of the workforce is age 50+ meaning replacement demand will be important over the next ten years.
Logistics is not just about driving—there are a variety of occupations within the industry
Stevedore
As a Stevedore you would work on vessels like container ships and roll-on/roll-off ferries loading and unloading cargo or containers, using ship or dockside cranes.
Other jobs:
Rigger, Removals Operative, Forklift Truck Driver, Courier, Chandler, Drivers Mate, Warehouse Operative, Deckhand, Transport Clerk, LGV Driver, Train Driver
Warehouse Manager
Warehouse managers plan and co-ordinate warehouse operations at distribution depots, retail superstores and manufacturing plants.
Other jobs:
Purchasing Officer, Customer Service Assistant, Large Goods Vehicle Instructor, Crane Driver, Air Cabin Crew, Postal Delivery Worker (Postman)
Road Transport Manager
Road Transport Managers plan and co-ordinate freight and transport operations on the country’s road networks.
Other jobs:
Inventory Specialist, Operations Manager, Logistics Manager, Transport Planner, Freight Forwarder
Harbour Master
A Harbour Master is an official responsible for enforcing the regulations of a particular harbour or port, in order to ensure the safety of navigation, the security of the harbour and the correct operation of the port facilities.
Other jobs:
Contract Manager, Pilot, Distribution Manager, Logistics Director

2. Educational Level Example Qualification Typical Earnings / Role
Entry Level
Involves building basic knowledge and skills and is not geared towards specific occupations.
Entry Level Award, Certificate or Diploma
Entry Level English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
Entry Level Essential or Functional Skills
Skills for Life
Level 1
Involves activities which mostly relate to everyday situations and may be linked to job competence.
First Certificate
GCSE grades 3, 2, 1 or grades D, E, F, G
Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 1 ESOL
Level 1 Essential or Functional Skills
Level 1 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)
Music grades 1, 2 and 3
Level 2
Involves building knowledge and skills in relation to an area of work or subject area for many roles.
CSE grade 1
GCSE grades 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 or grades A*-C
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 2 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 2 Essential or Functional Skills
Level 2 National Certificate or Diploma
Level 2 NVQ / Level 2 ESOL
Music Grades 4 and 5
O Level Grade A, B or C
Level 3
Involves obtaining detailed knowledge and skills. It is for people wishing to go to university, working on their own or supervising others.
A Level / AS Level
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Advanced Apprenticeship
Applied General
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 3 National Certificate or Diploma
Level 3 NVQ / Level 3 ESOL
Music Grades 6, 7 and 8
Tech Level
Level 4
For people working in technical and professional jobs and/or managing and developing others
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)
Higher Apprenticeship
Higher National Certificate (HNC)
Level 4 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 4 NVQ
Level 5
For people working as higher grade technicians, professionals or managers
Diploma of Higher Education
Foundation Degree
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Level 5 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 5 NVQ
Level 6
Involves the achievement of high level of professional knowledge and is for people working as knowledge based/management professionals
Degree Apprenticeship
Degree with Honours e.g. Batchelor of the Arts (BA) hons; Batchelor of Science (BSc) hons
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma
Level 6 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 6 NVQ
Ordinary Degree without honours
Level 7
Integrated Master’s Degree e.g. Master of Engineering (MEng)
Level 7 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Level 7 NVQ
Master’s Degree eg MA or MSc
Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate in Education PGCE
Level 8
Doctorate e.g. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or DPhil)
Level 8 Award, Certificate or Diploma
Salaries starting from £12,000+
Salaries starting from £12,000+
Salaries starting from £14,000+
Salaries starting from £16,000+
Salaries starting from £18,000+
Salaries starting from £18,000+
Salaries starting from £22,000+
Salaries starting from £28,000+
Salaries starting from £35,000+
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