Driver Career Path Discussions

Pinky 1 · Post by **Pinky 1** » 29 May 2015, 17:34

29 May 2015
LTB355/15 - Driver Career Path Discussions - Joint Statement on Selection Criteria for LGV Training

No. 355/15
Ref: 211.07
Date: 29 May 2015

For the attention of:
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

Dear Colleague

Driver Career Path Discussions – Joint Statement On Selection Criteria For LGV Training

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. These discussions have gathered pace in recent months with the creation of a Joint Working Group which includes PEC members, Divisional and Area Representatives.

Given the demographic profile of the current Professional Driver Grades, the business may soon face very real resourcing issues. In January 2015, 53% of Royal Mail Professional Drivers were above the age of 50 with 10% over the age of 60 and 26 drivers over the age of 65. With more than half of all drivers within 15 years of normal retirement age the potential for significant resourcing problems is clear unless steps are taken to change the profile and bridge the looming skills gap. Additionally, less than 3% of all Professional Drivers are female, which raises some concerns around the gender balance, even though the Royal Mail figure exceeds the industry average.

Analysis of the immediate resourcing requirements revealed a number of remaining LGV C&E vacancies in Network, unfilled following the recruitment process launched in September 2014. In addition a number of Network VOC’s experienced severe difficulties in securing agency resource during the peak period last year. As such discussions have centred on creating in house training opportunities with the aim of enabling our members to progress to Professional Driver roles through the attainment of vocational licences.

Against this backdrop the department therefore made representations that the business should launch a training programme to fill this current outstanding requirement. This has now been agreed and the business has secured funding for training of up to 55 LGV C&E Drivers nationally. These training places will be targeted to meet current resourcing requirements.

Training opportunities will be launched this week and applications will be invited from staff across Royal Mail Group including Parcelforce. The process etc is detailed in the attached Joint Statement.

The selection criteria is broadly based on that contained in the Professional Drivers Agreement (PDA) although we have been successful in achieving what we see as significant improvements both in regard to clarity and in removing potential barriers. In that regard branches will note that.

Ø We have removed the reference to accident/speeding/tachograph offence history from the first bullet point under the selection process criteria
Ø We have stipulated and clarified the definition of good Conduct and Attendance and also created a backstop position where any exclusion can be challenged where it would lead to external resourcing
Ø We have also re-established seniority as a tie break criteria

The selection criteria establish that priority will be given to interested individuals who require the least training both in regard to licence achievement and Driver CPC. It is also recognised that the exercise may pick up some licence holders who did not apply for the previous recruitment exercise.

Applications for all interested parties will be through the Success Factor web page. Success Factors can be accessed via the following URL from any computer:
http://www.royalmailgroup.com/myjob" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Please use the following details the first time you logon. The details can be found on your payslip:
· User name = your employee number e.g. 10999549
· Password = your National Insurance number without any dashes or spaces. The first two letters should be upper case, and the last, lower case e.g. AB123456c
When you first log on, please enter your personal email address in your profile, under 'My Employee File'.

This training exercise is the first in a number of ongoing initiatives under discussion and branches will be updated accordingly as these talks develop.

Branches and representatives are requested to ensure that the content of this LTB and the attached National Agreement are given the widest publicity and brought to the immediate attention of all CWU members.

Any enquiries in relation to this LTB should be addressed to: Terry Pullinger, Assistant Secretary, e-mail: dwyatt@cwu.org or shayman@cwu.org quoting reference number: 211.07.

Yours sincerely

Terry Pullinger
Assistant Secretary

interesting · Post by **interesting** » 29 May 2015, 18:25

Can't even log in
Says I need to put in new password

shepherdess · Post by **shepherdess** » 29 May 2015, 19:34

Same here won't work

theteddy007 · Post by **theteddy007** » 29 May 2015, 20:11

works fine now. i just followed the instructions then created a new password

interesting · Post by **interesting** » 31 May 2015, 09:55

I didn't know what my old pass word was
Or us it from your pay slip ?

theteddy007 · Post by **theteddy007** » 31 May 2015, 11:58

if you had a password and changed it then you would need to use the lost password link on the logon page but for me my password was my national insurance number -

· Password = your National Insurance number without any dashes or spaces. The first two letters should be upper case, and the last, lower case e.g. AB123456c

Kobi72 · Post by **Kobi72** » 02 Jun 2015, 16:59

I'm on the success factors page but can't find anything to do with the driving courses..I bloody hate computers

interesting · Post by **interesting** » 07 Jun 2015, 09:26

I wonder in general
If internal jobs should be be displayed in sorting offices and mails centres
So everyone can see them
Not many people would ever know what opportunities are available to them

tovadee · Post by **tovadee** » 16 Jun 2015, 16:57

Has anyone had any luck in finding the lgv training application? I'm interested but can't seem to find the vacancy link.

datasaint · Post by **datasaint** » 16 Jun 2015, 20:19

tovadee wrote:Has anyone had any luck in finding the lgv training application? I'm interested but can't seem to find the vacancy link.

It's no longer advertised.

escobar.0797 · Post by **escobar.0797** » 18 Apr 2017, 16:54

Hi,everyone.Apologies for joining the talk 2 yrs later.But...there was an article in "Courier" that in April the course will be available again.So far I have been through "Learning" and "Careers" but nothing about LGV training.I am very interested and C1 licence holder.If someone from somewhere can shed some light will be much appreciated.Or even an e-mail or name where we can start from!Many thanks!

datasaint · Post by **datasaint** » 19 Apr 2017, 12:49

Wait for it to be advertised again.

In the mean time you can prepare your CV (you need to submit it online either .doc/.pdf format) and keeping checking Success Factors.

JIMOTHY84 · Post by **JIMOTHY84** » 24 Apr 2017, 12:58

I've been told it's launching today, under a different name... not sure what though.

milkanchu · Post by **milkanchu** » 20 Aug 2017, 13:56

Hi guys, I have question regarding driver Career path course, is this something that Royal Mail does yearly? And how long has it been going on for? Thanks

Wornoutpostie · Post by **Wornoutpostie** » 20 Aug 2017, 14:07

Think this is the 3rd year they have done it. Should/might be available next year.

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