“We recently used the HGV skills bootcamp scheme to upskill several of our warehouse employees into driver roles, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Thanks to Insite and the HGV skills bootcamp programme, we’ve been able to stimulate growth in our company, and we look forward to working with Insite again in the future.”
Matt Howard
Kelly Fleet Services
Helping J. Heebink upskill drivers and reduce reliance on agency staff
To reduce costs and meet growing delivery demands, J. Heebink worked with Insite to upskill drivers through a managed training programme. The result: more qualified staff, better service capability, and less pressure on internal teams.
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Drivers trained to Cat C+E licence
£100,000
Saved on licence acquisition
Situation
J. Heebink operates and manages a large fleet nationally and internationally, which requires a large number of qualified HGV drivers. As such, continuous HGV licence training is needed to ensure the company’s driver base is able to meet its growing requirements.
Challenge
Heebink was struggling to attract and retain drivers, putting a strain on their operations and affecting their ability to meet their customers’ needs.
The high cost of training and the use of agency drivers was not sustainable. They needed a more cost-effective and efficient way to ensure they had enough drivers to meet demand.
It was clear that they needed to find a more effective way to train their drivers and help them succeed in obtaining their licenses.
Solution
J. Heebink used the HGV Skills Bootcamp scheme for cost-effective HGV licence acquisition, allowing more candidates to obtain licences without financial strain. This strategy boosted driver numbers and reduced the operational impacts of staff shortages. With many more qualified drivers, J. Heebink was able to focus on the delivery and growth of its own Transport, Warehousing, and Customs Services. Insite upskilled a large number of Heebink employees, greatly relieving the stress on the company’s own training team.
Result
2 drivers trained to a category C+E licence, saving the business nearly £10,000.
An improved capability to provide high-quality services to customers – crucial in helping to meet demand during busy periods.
J. Heebink now has weekend availability for its logistics package, which has helped to better meet customers’ demands and gives the organisation a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Thanks to the HGV Skills Bootcamp scheme, the organisation is proud to have invested in its employees at a fraction of the cost of funding training commercially.
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