London Container Terminal (LCT) at the Port of Tilbury has announced the creation of 75 new permanent jobs.
The 75 new jobs at the London port will include straddle carrier drivers who currently work as contractors at the port, but who will now have permanent employment at LCT.
The investment will also see a major training programme get underway to enhance the skills of straddle carrier and crane drivers both for the new positions and the terminal’s existing staff.
Commenting on the announcement, Perry Glading, COO of Forth Ports, which owns LCT, said: “We are delighted to announce these new jobs for London Container Terminal. At Tilbury we are committed to helping our customers achieve their ambitions which, in turn, leads to job creation.
'Furthermore, through our skills development programme we aim to provide our employees with the skills they need to perform their roles to the highest standard. These new jobs give security to the men and women who work at LCT and will further enhance our customer service.'
The Port of Tilbury has a workforce of over 1,100, many of whom live in the local area. The company says it is investing millions of pounds across the port in infrastructure, equipment and people.
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