VisionDrive, a logistics company specialising in transporting single vehicles, has launched a new development programme aiming to raise standards within the industry. 

Teaming up with Lincoln College, the Lincoln-based firm has kick-started the VisionDrive Learning and Development Programme. All the company’s full-time drivers will be taking part in the scheme, which aims to plug skill and knowledge gaps not previously addressed in logistics.

Jack Davies, Director at VisionDrive, said: “We have spoken to a lot of operators within our sector and found that expectations are well ahead of the standards previously set out by sole traders.

“To meet this head on, we’ve come up with a programme that not only addresses skills gaps, but also takes the time to find out what drivers want to become, fuelling their individual ambitions.”

The course, which lasts a year, will combine driver training with shadowing of existing staff on the road.

At the foundation level, the qualification will be worth the equivalent of a City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ. In addition to the qualification, specific elements like customer care and how to operate vehicles in client dealerships, compounds and recovery yards will also be taught.

Jack adds: “We’re now going to be recruiting drivers in groups – for example, in January we are taking on three individuals who will be the first new recruits to start the scheme. It will not only mean new starters feel supported, but will also mean they start to think in development terms too.”

David Oliver, Key Account Manager at Lincoln College, said: “We’re really excited to be starting this programme with VisionDrive. Ian and Jack are very ambitious and to go above and beyond the industry standards here is admirable. We’ll be co-ordinating the course content with them and this will no doubt mean they can recruit equally ambitious people.”

To find out more about the latest vacancies at VisonDrive, call the team on 01522 305379 or visit www.visiondrive.co.uk

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