Ringway
The Ringway management team decided to upskill its current staff to meet their demands and the company opted to outsource to specialist training company Insite, for a fully managed service making use of the HGV Skills Bootcamp funding available from the UK Government.
“Completing my HGV licence allowed me to assist in the winter/fleet operations and gain valuable experience outside of my normal role. The course was very informative, and I liked that the CPC training was completed in one week instead of being too spaced out. I gained an invaluable HGV licence so I can now assist with work outside of my original role to open new career opportunities and give me access to a higher wage.”
Ringway
Trainee driver
Keeping Ringway’s winter fleet moving with trained drivers
Metro Rod needed a flexible, managed training solution to upskill employees without disrupting daily operations. With Insite’s help, they streamlined training and boosted driver capability across their UK-wide network.
74
Drivers trained across fleet ops
£270,000+
Saved on training costs
Challenge
- Shortage of HGV staff for winter fleet operations caused challenges in managing transportation services during colder months.
- Lack of available personnel with winter driving expertise led to difficulties in ensuring smooth fleet operations, especially in regions prone to adverse weather.
- Consequences include increased pressure on existing staff, longer response times for essential services, and higher accident risks on icy or snowy roads.
- Urgent need for qualified staff prompts proactive measures to address the issue and mitigate its impact on transportation services.
Solution
- Communication lines were opened between Ringway’s training teams and Insite to tackle the HGV staff shortage for winter fleet operations.
- Insite presented its Bootcamp programme to Ringway, highlighting its benefits, including cost effectiveness.
- Candidates could obtain their HGV licence through Insite at 30% of the normal cost to the business, making it an affordable option.
- This solution aimed to increase the number of qualified candidates and minimize the impact of the staff shortage on Ringway’s operations.
Result
- 74 Ringway drivers have been trained to date.
- The business has saved over £270,000.
- Training efforts led to an increased supply of specialised HGV drivers for winter and fleet operations, benefiting Ringway and its clients.
- Ringway confidently took on more contractual work, meeting client demands effectively with the influx of qualified drivers.
- Collaboration with Insite relieved the training team of managing complex aspects, allowing focus on core business operations.
- This streamlined approach enhanced the training team’s efficiency and productivity, leading to improved overall performance in winter/fleet operations.
Challenge
- Shortage of HGV staff for winter fleet operations caused challenges in managing transportation services during colder months.
- Lack of available personnel with winter driving expertise led to difficulties in ensuring smooth fleet operations, especially in regions prone to adverse weather.
- Consequences include increased pressure on existing staff, longer response times for essential services, and higher accident risks on icy or snowy roads.
- Urgent need for qualified staff prompts proactive measures to address the issue and mitigate its impact on transportation services.
Solution
- Communication lines were opened between Ringway’s training teams and Insite to tackle the HGV staff shortage for winter fleet operations.
- Insite presented its Bootcamp programme to Ringway, highlighting its benefits, including cost effectiveness.
- Candidates could obtain their HGV licence through Insite at 30% of the normal cost to the business, making it an affordable option.
- This solution aimed to increase the number of qualified candidates and minimize the impact of the staff shortage on Ringway’s operations.
Result
- 74 Ringway drivers have been trained to date.
- The business has saved over £270,000.
- Training efforts led to an increased supply of specialised HGV drivers for winter and fleet operations, benefiting Ringway and its clients.
- Ringway confidently took on more contractual work, meeting client demands effectively with the influx of qualified drivers.
- Collaboration with Insite relieved the training team of managing complex aspects, allowing focus on core business operations.
- This streamlined approach enhanced the training team’s efficiency and productivity, leading to improved overall performance in winter/fleet operations.
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