Why Logistics and Supply Chain need more women

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Why Logistics and Supply Chain need more women

Perception is changing but nationally women are still hugely under-represented within the logistics and supply chain sectors, a situation that some businesses and organisations are working hard to change.

Women only represent around 7% of the logistics sector workforce which employs over 2 million people, and generated £139 billion in 2019, and although female HGV driver numbers are increasing, they still only account for 0.7% of the UK’s qualified HGV drivers.

But what are businesses missing out on?  Having a mix of both men and women brings many benefits including alternative thinking, increased productivity, reliability, and retention – things most businesses would be aiming to attain.

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So what is needed to cut through the barriers women face?

Some ideas include operating flexible shift patterns, workplace childcare facilities, and offering the same pay rates irrespective of gender for both part-time and full-time workers.  If these initiatives are embraced by the industry, it will attract more female talent, and if career development is supported for everyone, then we all benefit.

One such body trying to address this issue is Women in Cold Chain (WiCC), who held their awards in September 2023.  They aim to encourage female school leavers, university graduates, and women from other industry sectors to consider a career in the temperature-controlled storage and distribution industry, which traditionally is male dominated.

One attendee at the awards event said: “The speakers imparted their experience that anything’s possible, and so many women talked about their own experiences of working within a male dominated environment that I too had experienced such as service engineers talking to the ‘man’ behind you as if you wouldn’t know what they were talking about, drivers talking over or past you, your opinion or point of view not being heard in meetings, and people generally presuming because you are female you can’t manage transport!

“I do believe that there are a lot of men that just don’t realise the challenges women face, and they need to hear about it firsthand to understand, and for them then to support women in their chosen profession, no matter what that might be.”

So let’s not overlook this huge talent pool when recruiting into our industry, and take advantage of the gains of having a diverse, skilled and happy workforce.

If you’re thinking of a change of career, or just starting out, then see how we can help you, with our range of Forklift Courses

We have supported many women through their forklift training in the past and would love to help you.  If you need some flexibility around start and finish times to work around existing commitments, we can help.  And if you’re not sure if forklift driving is for you, then come along to one of our free taster sessions and have a go before you decide to book a course.

Together, we can support you on the next step in your journey towards satisfying employment.

 

Contact us on 01793 975353 or rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information about how we can help or to book your course today.

 

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For more information please do get in touch – via our contacts page, email us or just give us a call on 01793 975353

NVQ Now Available!

NVQ Now Available!

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NVQ Now Available!

We are delighted to announce a brand-new course is now available – NVQ Level 1 Introduction to Warehousing and Storage.

Working in partnership with New College’s Adult Education Centre, we’re now able to offer you this wonderful opportunity to attain a national recognised qualification with just 5 days training.  And if you’re currently unemployed, you may be able to get this course for free!

For the full qualifying criteria, see poster below:

Introduction to Warehousing and Storage Poster

The course will cover such topics as:

  • Manual handling
  • Picking, assembling and packing goods for dispatch within a logistics environment
  • Health and safety in the workplace
  • Understanding legislation and guidance within the industry

Successful attendees will gain a Warehousing qualification that will increase your chances of finding employment.  It could also progress onto forklift training.

Date:     Monday 29th January 2024 to Friday 2nd February 2024 (5 days)

Time:    9.00am – 4.30pm

Venue: Key Performance Training, Unit 3 Ash, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8UN

To enroll or to find out any further information, please contact New College Adult Education Centre below:

T: 01793 511 665    Ed Browne. T: 07854450009   E: AEC@newcollege.ac.uk www.facebook.com/NewCollegeAdultEducationCentre

 

Contact us on 01793 975353 or rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information about how we can help or to book your course today.

 

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For more information please do get in touch – via our contacts page, email us or just give us a call on 01793 975353

Partnered with Payl8r

Partnered with Payl8r

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We’re now partnered with Payl8r

Have you been stuck, wanting to train to get a better paid job, but have not been able to afford it?

We are delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with Payl8r, pioneers of fair and responsible lending, in order to help you fund that change of career.

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Through Key Performance Training, you can now access Payl8r loans.  They offer flexible repayment plans and online finance which allow you to purchase the training you want now!

Buy now pay later..

How Payl8r works.

Once you have a quote from us for training, simply email us to go ahead, and we’ll send you a link to the finance proposal.  You then enter your details, and, in most cases, you’ll have an acceptance decision instantly.

Available on purchases from £50 – £2,000.

  • 0% interest
    • If you pay them back in full within the first 30 days
  • 0 – 12-months replacement plans
    • Huge choice to suit everyone’s needs
  • Build credit
    • When you keep up with your repayments

Quick application

The online application takes just 60 seconds to complete, and, in most cases, they’ll be able to give you an instant decision.

Want to see what it might cost?

Use our Calculator Today – www.keyperformancetraining.co.uk/finance

Less than perfect credit score?

Building a strong credit file isn’t always easy.

They will assess your credit file and, if your score has been damaged, or you’re new to credit, they can still consider your application.

During your application you may be given the option to connect Payl8r to your Bank. This is Open Banking, and we believe it’s a fairer way to look at your financial health. Once they have access you can sit back and relax whilst they review your affordability in full.

Affordability first

Payl8r believe in fairer ways to assess affordability. Using Open Banking and your Credit File, they base decisions on what you can afford, not just your credit history.

Subject to credit and affordability assessments, application fees may apply. Rep Example: If you borrow £200 over 12 months at a fixed monthly interest rate of 4% and an annual rate of 48% and representative annual percentage rate of 127.34% You will pay: Monthly payment: £24.66. Total repayment: £295.92 Total charge for credit: £95.92. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees.

Want to know more?

To find out more about this, please visit our website – www.keyperformancetraining.co.uk/finance to apply today!

Am I eligible?

If you’re not sure, please use this eligibility checker through Payl8r’s website –

https://payl8r.com/eligibility-checker

 

Contact us on 01793 975353 or rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information about how we can help or to book your course today.

 

Need more information?

For more information please do get in touch – via our contacts page, email us or just give us a call on 01793 975353

Upcoming Open Course Dates

Upcoming Open Course Dates

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Upcoming Open Course Dates

We have now released our open course dates for the first few months of 2024, and we’re delighted to share these with you.

These are ideal if you only have a small number of people who need training, or if you’re booking for just yourself.

These will be running in our training centre in Swindon.

Need something different?

If you need a different course on a different day, then we can come to you when you need us.

We can deliver tailored courses to your specific needs at your site.  And there are big discounts available for multiple bookings.  The more people on the course, the less it costs you per person.

To see the full range of courses we can offer, please see our website – https://keyperformancetraining.co.uk/courses/

Contact us on 01793 975353 or rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information about how we can help or to book your course today.

 

Need more information?

For more information please do get in touch – via our contacts page, email us or just give us a call on 01793 975353

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our customers, delegates, partners and suppliers.  Thank you for making 2023 a great year for everyone involved.

Our last trading day is Friday 22nd December, and we re-open on Tuesday 4th January 2024.

We look forward to working with you all in 2024.

Contact us on 01793 975353 or rachel.gearon@keyperformancetraining.co.uk for more information about how we can help or to book your course today.

 

Need more information?

For more information please do get in touch – via our contacts page, email us or just give us a call on 01793 975353

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