LTB 373/16 - Driver Career Path Discussions - Joint Statement on Activity and Selection Criteria for LGV Training - 2016

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LTB 373/16 - Driver Career Path Discussions - Joint Statement on Activity and Selection Criteria for LGV Training - 2016

No. 373/2016

9th June 2016

For the Immediate Attention of All:

Postal Branches

Divisional Reps

Parcelforce Regional Organisers

Area Distribution Reps

Area Processing Reps

Area Delivery Reps

Parcelforce LD/Hub Reps

Network LGV/RDC Reps

For Onward Circulation to all Unit/Workplace Representatives



DRIVER CAREER PATH DISCUSSIONS – JOINT STATEMENT ON ACTIVITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR LGV TRAINING - 2016

Dear Colleagues

Branches will be aware that discussions with Royal Mail Logistics on the concept of a Driver Career Path were launched as part of the Agenda for Growth and Programme of Works process and that the department had previously concluded Joint Statements with the business in relation to progressing this initiative (LTB’s 561/14 and 355/15 refer).

The project aim was to ensure that the business had a supply of LGV Drivers to meet both existing vacancies and seasonal demand, via the utilisation of internal training programmes that would enable our members to progress to the Professional Driver Grades.

While the Joint Statement conveyed via LTB 355/15 detailed the immediate requirements for 2015 it was clearly established that the Career Path initiative would be an ongoing commitment and as such the department has been engaged in discussions on Career Path requirements for 2016.

These discussions have highlighted significant levels of existing unfilled vacancies for LGV C+E Professional Drivers.

The department however has stressed to the business the importance in maintaining the original premise of Career Path and ensuring that the purpose of training is not merely to fill vacancies but also to create a pool of trained licence holders, who are available to meet resourcing demands during peak period and thereby reduce the reliance on agency resource.

We are pleased to inform Branches that Career Path funding has been secured for 100 training places as part of the Career Path initiative for 2016 and is based on fully funded training to licence for all candidates. Previous experience suggests however that not all candidates will require full funding, as the scheme is likely to attract a number of current licence holders who only require CPC or refresher training. It has been agreed that should this be the case in relation to this scheme that additional training places will be offered if the budget allows.

In order to progress the 2016 Career Path activity the attached Joint Statement (Annex A) has therefore been agreed with the business and was endorsed by the Postal Executive at its meeting on 7th June. 2016. The process and criteria for applicants are detailed in the attached Joint Statement.

Applications for anyone interested in progression to the Professional Driver grade are invited to register their interest via the RM SuccessFactors website. Instructions for registering by using SuccessFactors are included at Annex B for your information. These opportunities are open to staff across Royal Mail Group, including Parcelforce and RMSS.

The closing date for applications is 20th June 2016 at 09.00.

Branches and representatives are requested to ensure that this LTB and the attached information are shared with our members as a matter of urgency.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to Joe Malone, Acting Assistant Secretary, email: dwyatt@cwu.org or shayman@cwu.org quoting reference number: 211.07.

Yours sincerely

Joe Malone

Acting Assistant Secretary

[chuckychucks]

I don't know if i am just stupid but i have tried logging on to success factors to find more info on this LGV training and can find nothing, searching around the site for nearly an hour??

I asked my manager and he has never heard of it?

Can someone maybe tell me what i am doing wrong

[LouBarlow]

If you follow the instructions in the 3rd attachment it will work. You need to search for 'Driver Career Path'