Travis Perkins PLC, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of building materials to the building and construction industry, has selected HGVC as its license acquisition partner.
HGVC, the UK’s leading provider of licence acquisition programmes, will support Travis Perkins candidates in achieving professional driver status in UK driving licence Categories B+E, C and C+E.
As the largest provider of LGV and PCV training in the UK, HGVC design in-house training programmes which combat the challenges associated with driver training, and deliver a skilled, stable and reliable workforce.
The ambitious agreement between Travis Perkins and HGVC, includes a five-week timeframe for Category B+E, 12 – 14 week timeframe for Category C and 12 – 14 weeks for Category C+E.
HGVC will support Travis Perkins candidates across four main areas:
- Driver Medical
- Provisional Entitlement
- Theory Stage and Test
- Practical Training and Test
Phil Corbett, Procurement Manager, Fleet Business Services for Travis Perkins says:
“Our objective was to partner with a provider with a robust managed service approach, supported by quality front and back end systems, to supply faster and better licence acquisition for candidates suited to the role, and ultimately supporting our wider professional driver programme objectives.
It became clear very quickly that HGVC has the systems and coverage to deliver a fully managed service with potential to transform our licence acquisition.
It is our belief that a partnership with HGVC will drive value and continuous improvement in this category and that we will enjoy greatly improved visibility, lower wastage and a more transparent billing structure.”
Darren Clapich, Head of Business Development for HGVC says:
“We’re delighted to be selected by Travis Perkins to provide licence acquisition services.”
“Licence acquisition is the fastest way for a business to build its next generation of drivers.” explains Clapich. “Efficient professional driver training schedules are essential for ensuring operators have the skills they need within their fleets.”
HGVC has a network of more than 150 medical providers for its driver medicals, which means it can select the earliest available appointment from multiple centres in the candidate’s area.
It also has access to the earliest available dates from multiple theory test centres in the candidate’s locale.
“We proactively reach out to candidates as soon as they have taken their theory test to ascertain whether they’ve passed and, if they have, immediately move onto booking the practical element of the course. We then choose the soonest practical course available from among multiple training centres in the locale,” Clapich concludes.
HGVC clients receive a dedicated SLA Account Manager who is responsible for programme delivery, and transparent if things go wrong.
Data from its centres helps the training provider optimise pass rates, reduce completion times, minimise travel and match candidates with instructors.
All instructors are fully qualified, highly trained and engage in regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
As transport professionals continue to be tested, HGVC is here to ensure the UK has the drivers to keep transport moving, so if you would like to find out more about us and our industry-leading services, click ‘Get in Touch’ below. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to us about your training needs, give us a call on 0330 818 8888.
