Whistl to recruit HGV drivers through Road to Logistics scheme

Delivery management firm Whistl has teamed up with Road to Logistics to offer HGV drivers roles with Whistl at its Bedford Super Depot.

Nick Wells, chief executive at Whistl said: “The Road to Logistics programme is playing a crucial role in widening the appeal and opportunities in HGV driving.

“As we grow the business we are looking to recruit HGV drivers based at our Bedford Super Depot. It’s a great career and we look forward to employing people through this scheme.”

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The initiative, set up in 2016 by the RHA and Microlise to address the 45,000 HGV driver shortage in the UK, assesses the suitability of potential drivers and then works with them to pass the test and links them with partners for interview.

Road to Logistics is open to people who either earn under £17.5k a year or are out of work. The training and test, which costs around £3,000 is paid for. The scheme also focuses on widening driver diversity.