driver training

Jump-starting HGV driver careers

01/11/2024

James Clifford, CEO of HGV driver training specialist, HGVC discusses how to meet the demand for qualified HGV drivers.

Falkirk adds training truck to fleet

27/09/2024

Falkirk Council has taken delivery of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) training truck to upskill staff.

Tackling the driver shortage

25/08/2023

The extension of the Government’s Skills Bootcamps in HGV driving is a lifeline for local governments facing funding cuts. James Clifford, CEO of HGVC, discusses the scheme’s past successes and future aims.

Councils hire HGV trainers to tackle driver shortage

24/08/2022

HGV training specialist HGVC has been appointed by four local councils to help address driver shortages for local authorities across the country.

Greenwich council launches driver apprenticeship

25/03/2022

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is launching a new apprenticeship to train its staff to drive large goods vehicles (LGVs) and help address a national shortage of skilled drivers.

Mindfulness course for professional drivers launched

16/09/2021

A new programme focusing on fleet safety and the wellbeing of professional drivers has been launched this week.

Preparing for the post-pandemic world

17/02/2021

Vehicle fleets and drivers should be at the heart of any organisation’s post- pandemic business strategy, says Fleet Industry Advisory Group chairman Ian Housley.

Fleets need to be aware of impact of pandemic on mental health, software specialist says

28/01/2021

Fleets need to be aware of the growing impact of the pandemic on mental health and any subsequent safety risks to drivers, FleetCheck is warning.

Brightmile and DriveTech agree new partnership

10/11/2020

The no-hardware telematics company Brightmile have agreed a new partnership with the AA-owned DriveTech to help improve fleet safety.

FORS launches training package to tackle driver fatigue

04/08/2020

The accreditation scheme FORS has launched a new training package designed to help fleet managers better manage driver fatigue.

Only 30% of LGV drivers feel valued, new research reveals

14/07/2020

Logistics experts Talent in Logistics have warned that there are ‘testing times ahead’ for the logistics sector as their research reveals a demoralised LGV workforce.

Specialist vehicle expert set to increase training team

24/10/2019

In-house experts at Go Plant Fleet Services deliver a range of external training as part of a customer support programme. The scheme sits alongside the company’s unique NVQ assessment centre to form an industry-leading resource geared towards quality, safety and compliance.

LAPV jobs

Street Scene Horticulturist (CDC)

City Of Doncaster Council
Grade 5, £25,178
Do you enjoy working outside, as part of a team that make a direct difference to the communities of Doncaster? Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Recuriter: City Of Doncaster Council

HGV & Municipal Vehicle Technician

Ribble Valley Borough Council
Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum
The maintenance is undertaken in the Council’s vehicle workshop on the Salthill Industrial Estate, Clitheroe Clitheroe, Lancashire
Recuriter: Ribble Valley Borough Council

Senior Landscape Architect

Ashfield District Council
£39,152 - £41,771 per annum
A great opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the District of Ashfield Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Ashfield District Council

Vehicle Technician

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£37,280- £41,771 per annum)
As a Fleet Technician, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Sandwell MBC’s diverse fleet. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Street Lighting Electrical Inspector

North Yorkshire Council
£34,434 - £38,220 per annum
Do you hold an ONC in electrical engineering or City & Guilds Electrician? Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council

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