The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, commonly referred to as PUWER, was passed in 1998 and builds upon the Health And Safety at Work Etc. Act 1974. PUWER, as the title suggests, places legal responsibilities on those who provide or use work equipment. The definition of “work equipment” is rather broad. The… Read more »
Backline has always worked closely with its client base with a view to providing a quality and, just as importantly, well-rounded service. When one of our major clients came to us and said they’d like us to support them with their training, but that they specifically needed NPORS accreditation for it, we stepped up.… Read more »
Backline Training Enters Exciting New Partnership Backline’s Training Division – a long standing provider of various materials handling, driver CPC and hazardous goods training has recently entered an exciting new partnership with licence acquisition training company MT Training Services. Established in 2007, MT Training provides training for all commercial driving licence categories (BE,… Read more »
Once you’ve got your HGV training done, you might be wondering whether it’s worth getting yourself HIAB qualified. And it’s fair to say there are a fair few myths about HIAB training out there. It can sometimes be thought of as an unnecessary expense. Old hands will tell you that the best way, no, the… Read more »
Following the introduction of the most recent national restrictions on movement and business activities, we would like to provide clarity regarding Backline’s operations during this period. The government’s guidance on which businesses can open includes the Transport and Recruitment services sector supporting supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations, post offices and banks. This decision will enable Backline… Read more »
Do you have what it takes to become an HGV driver? Whether you’re ‘tramping’ across Europe or multi-dropping here in the UK, there’s nothing quite like the independence and pride that comes with being out on the road; the king or queen of your cab. HGV drivers are the backbone of our economy, keeping goods… Read more »
Since the company’s inception many moons ago, Backline has sought to establish itself as a specialist provider of temporary staff – providing unparalleled service to both its clients and workforce. Through concentrating its efforts within a specific sector, and by offering complimentary services such as industry relevant training and the use of its two… Read more »
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!
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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?
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 »
