Your guide to HGV driver jobs in Somerset, Cornwall, Dorset and Devon (and Hampshire!)
To help you decide if the South West is right for you, here’s a detailed overview of driver jobs in each of our counties!
Category: Backline News
We Made AITT!
Having delivered Materials Handling Equipment training for many years under the ITSSAR banner, we have taken the decision to transfer our accreditation to another of the four Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) members. The ABA was originally set up in 2012, and works closely with the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to produce recognised standards… Read more »
HGV driver recruitment tips for the South West
Our HGV driver recruitment tips give you a complete guide to finding and keeping the best driver jobs in the South West This easy-to-use guide covers the following: Finding your nearest HGV recruitment branch How to apply Employee benefits: what to expect Training and upskilling opportunities Top tips for career progression … Read more »
Logistics and Supply Chain Partnerships (COVID Update)
When it comes to logistics and supply chain partnerships, supply chain managers are facing an unprecedented set of challenges as we learn to live with the profound changes and disruption caused by COVID-19. Whilst the economy has slumped by 20% and logistics sector has dropped by as much as 50%, we are also seeing… Read more »
A Day In The Life Of A: Skip Driver
Having done lots of HIAB work previously, I was fairly confident that I’d be able to handle a skip loader, although things weren’t quite as I’d expected! 07:20 I arrive on site, report to the transport office and get the keys to my wagon – a 2004 ‘reg Hino. Off I go to start… Read more »
A Day In The Life Of A: Palletised MultiDrop Driver
The Good I suppose I should start this with a disclaimer: the multi-drop palletised delivery experience will vary massively between companies. Some are better organised than others and/or simply deal with less volume, which makes planning a much less onerous task and reduces the possibility of complications. This was one of the good… Read more »
New Online Driver CPC Training is Here to Stay (for now)
We’re excited to announce that Online Driver CPC Training is here to stay. But how do you book in, and what other rules have changed?
A Day In The Life Of A: HIAB Driver
Bag packed the night before, ready to head out the door for 05:45. My shift doesn’t start until 07.30 but I’ve got a 75-mile journey to do first. For some reason the construction and DIY sector seems to be booming right now, meaning we’re struggling to get enough crane qualified drivers to fill all the… Read more »
Logistics and COVID-19; an industry response to a global crisis
When it comes to Covid-19, it is worth remembering that the logistics industry is no stranger to disruption. Logistics operations for a large organisation can be vast, spanning dozens of countries and potentially hundreds of suppliers. These huge supply chains are endlessly optimised and, in many cases, can be driven to the point of… Read more »
Online Driver CPC: Could it be here to stay?
Online Driver CPC Training Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) have allowed training providers to move their training courses online. In a move that was welcomed by training providers and the Transport & Logistics sector alike, drivers now have the opportunity to attend training remotely. … Read more »
Why Backline Should Be The ONLY Choice For Drivers
Let’s be honest. The COVID-19 outbreak has presented many individuals, companies and even the government with both numerous and significant challenges. The Logistics sector is a unique one – but one in which we have been operating for many years. Our understanding of it, including the people who make it what it is, continues… Read more »
How to become an HGV driver (without failing along the way)
Wondering how to become an HGV driver? For the right person, HGV driving offers excellent career opportunities. The online shopping and home delivery boom mean logistics has never been more in demand. And, with a national shortage of drivers out there, the good ones are never out of work [OK – we’ll make an exception… Read more »
COVID-19: Relax! (the rules)
We are living in unprecedented times, navigating uncharted waters and doing our best to do what’s best. The last time the world saw something on the scale of COVID-19 (coronavirus) was from 1918-1920 when “Spanish Flu” wiped out more people than the World War that had immediately preceded it. In 1918, however, there weren’t… Read more »
HGV Driving: Getting Started
Guest written by Sam Hay, Training Manager Recently, I was fortunate enough for Backline to put me through my HGV Class 2 licence. Having been with the company since 2011, I’ve picked up plenty of industry knowledge in that time – but nothing quite compares to getting the first-hand experience of actually going through… Read more »
14 of the Top Logistics Events to put in your Calendar for 2020
Whether you’re part of a logistics company, a supplier or a driver, there are events, trade shows and conferences in 2020 that you won’t want to miss. We have gathered 14 of the top shows and conferences from around Europe where you can seek new business and work opportunities, catch up with old clients as… Read more »