Tuffnells has signed the first ever candidate to the government’s Express Logistics Sortation Apprenticeship scheme, funded by the apprenticeship levy. Atique Khan (pictured) joined Tuffnells via the sector-based work academy...
Apprenticeships have traditionally been aimed at secondary school leavers, however they are increasingly being proved useful to plug skills gaps in their workforce and help existing employees to upskill. This...
A London bus and coach operator has marked National Apprenticeship Week by reaching the milestone of employing 1,000 apprentices – its highest ever number. Stagecoach is currently training its latest...
Given the amount of publicity there has been around the shortfall of HGV drivers, it may have been more appropriate for the RHA to rename its National Lorry Week (25-31...
Although there is currently a high-profile focus on the demand for HGV drivers in the UK, just as important is ensuring that those drivers have well maintained vehicles, meaning there...
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is launching a campaign to encourage its members to work with schools to promote careers in logistics, forwarding and the supply chain. During September,...
The trailblazer group for the logistics sector has expressed frustration at the delay in getting an apprenticeship for urban driving up and running, despite the current significant skills shortage. Jim...
Hermes has launched an apprenticeship programme designed to help address the national LGV driver shortage, whilst developing its own people. The 12-month scheme has so far attracted 45 employees and...
A transport and warehouse operations supervisor apprenticeship has finally been approved and should be accredited for employers to use as soon as possible. The Trailblazer Group, which helped develop the...
Ministers have agreed to increase funding for HGV apprenticeships to £7,000, after the road haulage Trailblazer Group (TBG) rejected the previously announced level of £6,000. The group, which helped develop...
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