Leyland Trucks unveils largest degree-level apprenticeship scheme for 2025

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 »

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 »

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, 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »