Location: Tendring, Essex
Training: Fully Funded
Programme: Freeport East Skills Bootcamps
Opportunities: HGV Driver Training and Warehouse & Logistics Training
Start a New Career in Transport
Road to Logistics is recruiting learners across Tendring for fully funded Skills Bootcamp designed to help local people move into sustainable employment within the transport sector.
Funded through Freeport East, these programmes provide practical, industry-focused training alongside employability support and access to employers operating within one of the UK’s key logistics and port growth areas.
We are particularly interested in applications from people living in and around:
Clacton-on-Sea
Jaywick
Harwich
Dovercourt
Walton-on-the-Naze
Frinton-on-Sea
Thorpe-le-Soken
Weeley
St Osyth
Brightlingsea
Manningtree
Mistley
Wider Tendring
HGV Driver Skills Bootcamp
Our HGV Skills Bootcamp is designed for people who want to start a career as a professional HGV driver.
Depending on the pathway available, learners may progress towards Category C or Category C+E licence entitlement.
Training and support may include:
Introduction to the transport and logistics industry
HGV driver role and career pathways
Health and safety
Employability and interview preparation
Driver theory preparation and testing
HGV practical driver training
Support to progress into employment
Employer engagement and job opportunities
HGV Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be aged 19 or over
Hold a full UK driving licence
Have held their driving licence for at least 12 months
Normally have no more than 6 penalty points
Have no driving convictions resulting in a ban within the last 10 years
Meet the wider Freeport East Skills Bootcamp eligibility requirements
Be committed to progressing into employment within the transport and logistics sector
Eligibility will be confirmed before a place is offered.
Who Should Apply?
These programmes could be suitable if you are:
Unemployed and looking to move into work
Looking to change career
Looking to enter the transport sector
Returning to work after a period away
Looking for industry-specific training linked to real job opportunities
Ready and committed to progressing into employment
You do not need previous experience within transport, logistics or warehousing.
What Will You Receive?
As a learner you will receive:
Fully funded training
Industry-focused learning
Recognised training and qualifications where applicable
Dedicated learner support
Careers information, advice and guidance
CV and interview preparation
Employer introductions and vacancy matching
Support to progress into sustainable employment
Why Transport and Logistics?
Tendring sits within the wider Freeport East area, with major transport, port, warehousing and logistics activity across Harwich and the surrounding region.
The sector offers a wide range of career opportunities, including:
HGV Driver
Warehouse Operative
Logistics Operative
Goods In / Goods Out Operative
Transport Administrator
Distribution Operative
Forklift Truck Driver
Transport and Logistics Supervisor
These Skills Bootcamps are designed to provide a practical route from training into employment and longer-term career progression.
Register Your Interest
Places are limited and eligibility criteria apply.
If you live in Tendring and are interested in starting a career in HGV driving, warehousing or logistics, apply today and a member of the Road to Logistics team will contact you to discuss the programme and next steps
Salary description
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per year