RSSTen young drivers have graduated in the
The drivers were the second cohort to take part in the Apprenticeship scheme which is run over 12 months and helps to address a recognised UK skills gap of an aging driver population by recruiting individuals aged 18-23. According to Freight Transport Association figures, 62% of drivers are aged 45 years or over with only 1% under 25 years old.
“We are delighted to welcome these new young drivers, 3 driving cement tankers and 7 driving aggregate tippers, to our team of over 300 drivers. They have worked hard to achieve a high standard of professional driving and will be doing a vital role in supplying cement and aggregates for use in the construction industry,” comments Carl Milton, Northern Regional Logistics Manager and co-ordinator of the scheme.
The programme is run in association with our apprentice training provider, Systems Training, and offers a professional framework to a nationally recognised Apprenticeship Level 2 (QCF) qualification in Driving Goods Vehicles and an LGV category C or C+E licence and the role of LGV Driver within CEMEX.
