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Oil and gas apprenticeship scheme open for applications

...OPITO, the global safety and skills organisation for the energy industry, and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), on behalf of industry operators and major contractors, was launched in...

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Future energy – a vital topic

...what skills would help better secure our energy future, Vivienne replied ‘communication.’  The energy industry is largely run by engineers who can’t communicate.  Whilst engineers and scientists will still be...

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Craggs Environmental + Clovemead Fuel Systems

...many years, this acquisition will allow us to significantly expand our footprint and our skills base.” “Craggs Environmental have been great partners over the years and we’re excited to join...

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Petroleum Driver Passport on its way

...assessment of skills. It includes content specific to five industry sub sectors; home heat, commercial, aviation, retail and marine. Delivered through a combination of in-house or third party training and...
Trevor Wilson, MD of Road Tankers Armagh talks about expansion and future developments.

Interview

Road Tankers Armagh: quality without compromise

...still looking for more. Whilst recruitment hasn’t changed much since 2019, one area that James believes has, is the depth of knowledge of tanker equipment. With driver shortages impacting on...
Has the first year in business as a fuel distributor gone to plan for Bedford Fuels Ltd?

Interview

Bedford Fuels: fuel distribution one year on

...summer, as did the totally unpredictable market, with the end of the summer bringing with it a dry harvest, the cost-of-living crisis and more product shortages. Despite all this, we...

Opinion

Call for 10,000 temporary visas to address driver crisis

...the efficient movement of goods. We will continue to cover this industry crisis and if you are experiencing the impacts of driver shortages, please get in touch with us: margaret@fueloilnews.co.uk...
Fuel prices trigger a cost of delivering crisis for Santa

Opinion

Fuel prices trigger Santa’s cost of delivering crisis

2022 has seen unprecedented fuel prices which have added pressure to supply chains already creaking at the seams from Brexit and driver shortages. The fuel duty cut announced in March...

News

A plea for an effective supply chain

...chief executive. “This could include short-term gridlock at ferry ports if customs’ processes and checks are not implemented smoothly, shortages of perishable foods and medicines, restrictions in the labour market...