Leyland Trucks, a leading name in commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing, has welcomed 25 new apprentices to its long-standing apprenticeship programme. Following a rigorous application process earlier this year, Leyland Trucks attracted a significant number of candidates, eventually selecting 25 exceptional individuals to join its ranks. This year’s cohort spans… Read more »
Shohan on the road to exciting career through Palletline Logistics’ graduate training programme
It is just over two years since Shohan Hirani joined Palletline Logistics’ graduate training programme, and already he finds himself ahead of his own career goals after recently being appointed Business Development Manager. Although he is still only on the first few rungs of his career ladder, Shohan has… Read more »
Pall-Ex Group invests in the future with innovative learning and development programme
Award-winning pallet shipping network Pall-Ex Group is investing in its employees with a bespoke learning and development programme that is unique to the industry. The Logistics Excellence Achievement Programme (LEAP) is designed to support, upskill, and develop the Pall-Ex Group workforce to be the best in the business at every… Read more »
FORS unveils new decarbonisation training module
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has unveiled ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation’, a brand-new module for its popular FORS Practitioner training programme. The new course equips fleet managers with a deep understanding of carbon emissions and their impact – including regulatory frameworks and decarbonisation terminology. It is designed to deliver the… Read more »
Building a Successful Career in Line Management
The role of a line manager is crucial within any organisation, serving as a bridge between senior management and the frontline workforce. A successful career in line management requires a blend of technical skills, leadership qualities, and effective communication. Line managers are responsible for not only supervising the daily activities… Read more »
Harris DAF opens doors to all-new workshop facility
DAF Dealer group, Harris DAF, with locations throughout the home counties, has opened the doors to a new, purpose-built five-bay workshop and ATF service at its principal site in Grays, Essex. The new investment will generate employment opportunities for 15 technicians over the next 12-months, including an intake of five… Read more »
New Volvo Trucks Apprentice Training Centre opens its doors
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has officially opened its new Apprentice Training Centre. The manufacturer is investing more than £300,000 in the facility, located within Remit Training’s Automotive Academy, in Derby. The move underlines Volvo Trucks’ commitment to its apprenticeship programme and the importance it places on providing its next… Read more »
LSIP funding will support industry growth, says Logistics UK
The £200 million of funding announced by the government today to create Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) is excellent news for logistics, providing the funding is allocated correctly, according to business group Logistics UK. Speaking in response to today’s funding announcement, Jonathan Walker, Head of Cities and Infrastructure Policy, urged… Read more »
Fifty-three third-party logistics firms take opportunity to train HGV drivers through Skills Bootcamps scheme
The Driver Academy Group (DAG), a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, is helping 53 third-party logistics firms to train 122 employees as part of its majority-funded Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving scheme. While the immediate HGV driver shortage has been solved, the long-term… Read more »
Battery-electric Tevva truck set to drive skills at Mira Technology Institute (MTI)
Students and apprentices at the MIRA Technology Institute (MTI) have welcomed the delivery of a brand-new electric truck to help them get to grips with the latest electric vehicle technology. The 7.5 tonne Tevva battery electric truck is based at the MTI’s state-of-the-art workshops and will be instantly accessible for… Read more »
