Whist has announced the launch of Whistl Driver Academy to invest, train and develop the next generation of HGV drivers for its expanding business. The company has developed a multi-level approach to training for potential HGV drivers. It is providing HGV Apprenticeships to anyone over 18 with a driving licence. It is also offering roles for those who either drive the company’s vans or are working in a warehouse whilst undergoing their HGV training.
It is offering to pay for Class 1 training for those with a Class 2 licence and covering the cost of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for those who are HGV 1 Classified.
The academy has been structured to appeal to new people entering the industry including long term unemployed, young, or female applicants who have not considered a career as an HGV driver due to the cost of qualifications, typically £7,000, or the work-life balance.
Nick Wells, CEO Whistl, said: “It is important that we invest in the next generation of HGV drivers, and we are delighted to open the Whistl Driver Academy for people who may not have considered this career choice. We must widen our pool of talent and easing the opportunity to work in this sector for the long term unemployed, young, or female applicants who may have been put off by the costs of training or the work-life balance. We are a people business and the role our drivers play as ambassadors for the company is very important.”
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