SKILLS & TRAINING
PALL-EX’S WAREHOUSE TO WHEELS SCHEME DELIVERS FIRST GRADUATE TO COMBAT INDUSTRY SHORTAGES
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all-Ex’s Warehouse to Wheels programme, which aims to provide warehouse staff with the opportunity to progress into HGV driver roles, has delivered its first graduate.
The initiative has been identified as a key tool in combatting the ongoing driver shortages that have long been present in the logistics sector but have only recently come to the wider public’s attention. Pall-Ex’s first graduate from the Warehouse to Wheels scheme is Kirill Sapelkin, who began his journey with the Leicestershire based logistics company in 2018 as a forklift truck driver. Having shown skill and a willingness to learn, Kirill was offered the opportunity to enrol in Warehouse to Wheels when it began in 2020. Kirill undertook training that was funded by Pall-Ex to become one of the business’ shunter drivers, responsible for the management and movement of trailers at its Ellistown hub. Now, having passed his Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and gained his HGV
C Licence, he is qualified to drive HGVs up to 44 tonnes on the public highway.
This provides Kirill with improved career opportunities and increases his earning potential thanks to his attainment of a highly sought-after qualification.
Kirill’s progress also benefits Pall-Ex, as it now has access to another HGV driver at a time when these skilled workers are in such short supply. Speaking about his journey and his hopes for the future, Kirill said: “The Warehouse to Wheels programme has given me a great opportunity to progress my career and I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking of taking their career further.” “I’m pleased that the managers here at Pall-Ex believed in me and gave me this opportunity, and I am looking forward to the next stages.” The Senior Management team at Pall-Ex is very aware of the impact that driver shortages could have on the business and its palletised freight network, composed of over 90 independent
transport companies.
Pall-Ex’s Operations Director, Paul Pegg, has overseen the implementation of the Warehouse to Wheels scheme.
On this, and Kirill’s achievement, he comments: “We are really proud of Kirill and his progression through the Warehouse to Wheels programme.” “Kirill has excelled in every role he has held with us here at Pall-Ex, and I have no doubts that he will continue to be an integral team member now as a driver.”
“Our Warehouse to Wheels scheme is designed to support staff and help them reach their full potential, whilst helping the business develop a valuable, skilled workforce, so we are really pleased to see the first graduate of many start their driving journey.”
Pall-Ex Group
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42 FEBRUARY 2022 | FACTORY&HANDLINGSOLUTIONS
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