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Logistics sector report shows recovery signs

...Skills Report 2021 reveals that significant steps have been taken to help address the recruitment issues which have plagued the sector for years, with government and industry working together to...

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New TSA Charter to cover energy transition

...conjunction with member organisations and accompanied by strategic commitments to encourage leadership, innovation, skills development, promotion and engagement, the Energy Transition Charter sees members commit to: Strive to reduce their...

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Guide to funding support for logistics employers

...comprehensive, free guide for employers from across the sector on “Funding and support for accessing logistics skills.” As Elizabeth de Jong, policy director at Logistics UK explains, the guide is...
The Downstream Oil Industry Distributor Forum elaborates on changes made to ensure the PDP Scheme meets the specific needs of the home heat sector.

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PDP Scheme acts on home heat sector concerns

...inadvertent bias towards retail training, and adding top loading theory and skills to the classroom training and practical assessment elements. In addition, we have reduced the drive time criteria and...

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Driven to succeed

...trainers have been out there recently, transferring skills to local drivers.” Moving forward however, the company is going take a slightly different approach to training, as Andrew explained: ”We’re going...
Asda charity donation to Veterans into Logistics will enable 10 armed forces veterans to train for new careers as HGV Drivers.

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Asda investment in Veterans’ charity boosts HGV training opportunities

...IanBattersby, is passionate about supporting ex-military personnel. Alongside the charity’s dedicated driver training scheme, the team also provide personal mentoring as they understand the skills, discipline, and hard-working ethos that ex-military...

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2020 industry trends at StocExpo

...of 171 key decision makers at businesses across the bulk liquid storage supply chain, 46% agree the skills shortage caused by ageing workforces and a lack of fresh young talent...

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Oil Tank Supplies rebrands to OTS Group

...the centre of our clients’ fuel process, but also emphasise our core skills and specialisms in manufacturing services and patented products.” OTS Group is expanding the specialised range of professional...
Compass Fuel Oils distributor diaries

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Distributor diaries September 2023

...incredibly proud of his progress. He was recently selected to join the JAS Motorsport Driver Development programme which sees him hone his skills further out in Italy.  He is definitely...