The shortage of heavy vehicle technicians is being addressed with the creation of a partnership between a Leicestershire college and Logistics UK.
Loughborough College Group’s Stephenson College will deliver the specialist apprenticeships in vehicle maintenance and repair with help from the business group.
Based in Coalville, Stephenson College is an award-winning apprenticeship provider which has a strong commitment to technical education and workforce development.
Logistics UK said it could offer employers expert advice regarding apprenticeship funding and utilising the levy, as well as bespoke apprenticeship programmes that meet specific business needs.
David Jordan, deputy operations director at Logistics UK, said: “Our sector is always looking for the brightest and best candidates to bring into the industry and our new partnership with Loughborough College Group will help us recruit the candidates the sector needs and provide them with the best possible specialist training to start their careers in heavy vehicle maintenance.
“By combining Logistics UK’s proven apprenticeship delivery capabilities with Stephenson College’s renowned expertise in delivering technical and trade courses at the Logistics UK Academy, we are confident that we can start to deliver the capable, confident candidates the sector needs with skills that they can use to build a lifetime career.”
Jonny Watkin, principal of Stephenson College, added: “Our new partnership with Logistics UK to deliver the Level 3 HGV Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship reflects our shared commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce for the sector.
“By combining Stephenson College’s excellent facilities and long‑established reputation for practical excellence with the reach, influence and industry‑shaping power of Logistics UK we are creating an offer of genuine value for employers across the logistics sector.”
