For the second year,
This year the scheme has been extended to cement logistics, with apprentice drivers based at the company’s three cement operations: Rugby, South Ferriby and Tilbury.
This Driving Apprenticeship Scheme helps to address a recognised UK skills gap of an aging driver population by recruiting individuals aged 18 to 23. In the industry 62% of drivers are aged 45 years or over, with only 1% under 25 years old.
With the long term requirement for younger skilled drivers, the continuation of the scheme reflects the growing demand in the construction industry for building materials, such as cement, concrete and aggregates.
The year-long programme is run in conjunction with our training partner, Systems Training, and offers a framework to achieve a Driving Goods Apprenticeship Level 2 and Category C + E licence. The apprentices will learn about our Health and Safety standards, customer expectations and gain driving experience and are rewarded with a nationally recognised qualification. Seventy per cent of the programme is dedicated to hands-on experience.
"We very much hope we can find the high calibre apprentices who want to play a key role in CEMEX UK. They will be based at our operations throughout the country with experienced logistics experts to mentor them. It’s a challenging scheme but will give the young person a skill and career for life. They will be joining a talented and experienced Logistics team who in total operate over 300 vehicles travelling 12 million miles a year to deliver a vital building material to build our homes, hospitals, roads and much more," said Dave Hart, Cemex logistics and supply chain director.
More details on the scheme are available
