Sparshatt Truck & Van Ltd has opened applications to its apprenticeship scheme in Dartford, Sittingbourne, Ashford, and Tonbridge, starting in January 2023. Sparshatt Truck & Van Ltd is a Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealership in Kent, servicing and maintaining Mercedes trucks and vans and supplying genuine Mercedes parts. They created the… Read more »
UKSA to launch new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme to further its maritime career offering
UKSA is launching a new Port Operative Apprenticeship Programme, due to start this summer, as it expands its maritime career pathways. Isle of Wight based charity, UKSA, has designed the programme to give young people the opportunity to start on the maritime career ladder in a vital port operative role… Read more »
Walkers Transport underscores gender equality commitment with McMaster promotion
Walkers Transport has demonstrated its commitment to closing the gender gap in the transport and logistics industry by promoting Janine McMaster to sales director – a role that also sees her become the company’s first female director. Jason Scott, group managing director at Walkers Transport said: “At present, female employees… Read more »
Palletline Steers Liam on the Road to Success
From apprentice to trainer in just five years After leaving school Liam Pegg’s first taste of work was as a labourer – a job which he could not see as being a long-term career. However, since being put forward for an apprenticeship at Palletline the 25-year-old has gone from strength… Read more »
HGV recruitment platform raises £320k after surge in demand
An HGV recruitment platform that aims to revolutionise the logistics industry has raised over £320,000 to further develop its system and expand the business. Avail Technologies has secured the funding from existing backer NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse… Read more »
AO invests in Leeds following huge recruitment drive
Online electricals retailer AO announces today that it has opened a new depot in Leeds as it continues to grow its vast logistics network. The new site at Total Park on Pontefract Lane will be the 24th depot in AO’s network, helping the retailer to be even closer to its… Read more »
British Sugar Supports Abbey Logistics’ Class 2 To 1 HGV Driver Programme with Their Own Training Scheme
Following on from the success of Abbey Logistics’ Class 2 to Class 1 driver programme, Abbey’s customer British Sugar has launched its own ‘earn while you learn’ Class 2 to Class 1 training which is designed and managed by Abbey’s Driver Training Team and will be run alongside Abbey’s existing… Read more »
Survey shows skills shortages are growing across the logistics industry
96% of UK logistics businesses are now reporting problems recruiting HGV drivers, according to the results from Logistics UK’s September 2021 Performance Tracker, released today (07 October 2021). However, the Performance Tracker also highlighted that skills shortages are growing across the entire logistics industry, not just affecting the availability of… Read more »
Recruiters concerned labour shortages are putting economic recovery at risk
Nine in ten recruiters (88%) say that labour shortages are one of their biggest concerns for the remainder of 2021, while skills shortages are a major concern for two in three (65%). With shortages hitting every sector of the economy and many staffing companies reporting the tightest labour market… Read more »
XPO Logistics Signals Support for LGBTQ+ Employees and Allies by Sponsoring Tamworth Pride
XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of freight transportation services, is continuing to expand its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by sponsoring the first-ever Tamworth Pride Festival on 14–15 August 2021 in Staffordshire. The theme of the event, “Celebrating You”, also signals XPO’s support of LGBTQ+ employees and allies… Read more »
