Thousands of jobs could be created at the London Gateway, according to the prime minister, which could benefit workers who have taken electrician training courses.
Gordon Brown visited the port construction site with business secretary Lord Mandelson this week, it was recently revealed, to mark the start of construction at the location.
He stated that the huge infrastructure project, which is worth in the region of £1.5 billion, will benefit the country greatly once completed.
"It will help bring the largest deep sea vessels here and improve the efficiency of the UK's freight distribution, creating thousands of jobs, future growth and economic prosperity," he said.
A survey by owner of London Gateway DP World found that 36,000 jobs will be made available in total, with 12,000 short-term opportunities to workers in construction and logistics.
The firm was formed in 2005 and is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world.
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