Distribution is like guiding products from where they're made to where they're needed. It's about sorting out how things are moved, stored, and delivered. Distribution ensures products get to the right places at the right times, keeping everything running smoothly.
Logistics makes sure everything, from planning to delivery, happens in the best way possible. It's like a well-coordinated dance, saving money, using resources wisely, and making customers happy by giving them what they need on time.
& LOGISTICS
WHAT JOBS COULD YOU DO?
DELIVERY DRIVER
FORK LIFT TRUCK DRIVER WAREHOUSE WORKER
ORDER PICKER POST PERSON BUS DRIVER
STOCK ASSISTANT
HGV DRIVER WAREHOUSE MANAGER
JOB SPOTLIGHT BUS DRIVER
THE ROLE
Bus drivers keep communities moving by driving scheduled routes, complying with traffic laws, and holding a PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) license along with a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). They stop at designated bus stops, issue tickets, and assist passengers with route information. While primarily working independently, they occasionally collaborate with colleagues, like "drivers mates," and function as part of a team at the depot to ensure the smooth operation of the bus network.
CONSIDERATION & REQUIREMENTS
Bus drivers need strong driving skills, customer service aptitude, and maintain passenger safety. They must possess a full car driving license before training for a bus license, with ongoing training to maintain necessary licenses like the Driver CPC. They work varied hours, including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.
THE TRAINING
THE SALARY
In the UK, the average salary for a new bus driver is £18,000 annually, but it can go up to £34,000 for experienced drivers.
To legally drive a Bus, or coach in the UK you must have a valid Driver CPC and PVC licence by passing a series of theory, driving and safety tests.
Stagecoach offer a comprehensive programme to obtain these, which starts with classroom learning including the PCV theory test, followed by training on how to drive a bus out on the road. You will gain experience of a wide range of environments, traffic conditions and road types.
There will be further training on how to use their internal systems, how to provide a high level of customer service to all passengers and disability awareness training.
DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS
WHAT SKILLS CAN HELP YOU?
Different jobs need different skills. Being able to adapt the skills you already have is important.
MANUFACTURING KNOWLEDGE
ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH YOUR HANDS
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
WELL ORGANISED AND ABLE TO MULTITASK
SPEAKING TO OTHERS
ABILITY TO OPERATE AND CONTROL EQUIPMENT
GOOD COORDINATION AND PHYSICAL SKILLS
WORKING IN A TEAM
WHERE ARE THE MOST JOBS
DELIVERY DRIVERS HGV DRIVERS
PURCHASING MANAGERS & DIRECTORS
WAREHOUSE OPERATIVES
FORKLIFT TRUCK DRIVERS MECHANICS
POSTAL WORKERS & MAIL SORTERS
TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION CLERKS
LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDE…
WHERE CAN YOU IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS?
SKILLS FOR CAREERS
Explore courses that can support you in developing new skills.
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
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INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGIES
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WHO CAN HELP YOU?
Good Work Bromley Exchange
Good Work Bromley Exchange, The Hive, Orpington Campus, The Walnuts, Orpington High Street, Orpington, BR6 OTE
Phone: 020 3954 4699
Email: goodworkbromley@lsec.ac.uk
Barking & Dagenham
Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square, Barking IG11 7NB
Phone: 020 8724 8870
Email: barkingjobshop@lbbd.gov.uk
Enfield STEP
Enfield Council, Skills and Employment Service, Planning and Growth, Environment and Communities, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, Silver Street, Enfield, EN1 3XA
Phone: 020 3855 5859
Email: step@enfield.gov.uk
Havering Works
Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BB
Phone: 01708 434456
Email: havering.works@havering. gov.uk
Work Redbridge
Hub Central, 2nd Floor Central Library, Ilfrod, IG1 1EA
Phone: 020 8708 2298
Email: workredbridge@redbridge. gov.uk
Bexley Business & Employment
Atrium Court, 104 High Street, Erith, Kent, DA8 1SL
Phone: 020 8303 7777
Email: contact@bexleybe.co.uk
Greenwich GLLaB
The Old Library, Calderwood Street, Woolwich, SE18 6QW
Phone: 020 8921 2440
Email: gllab-info@royalgreenwich. gov.uk
Our Newham Work
London Borough of Newham, 112-118 The Grove, London, E15 1NS
