What skills do you gain in logistics?
Learning new skills can always be daunting but in the logistics industry, they bring lifelong skills that are interchangeable across many industries.
Problem-solving
Having a natural knack to solve problems on the fly and using your own initiative can all play a key part in making your day go more smoothly.
If you choose to join the logistics sector as an HGV driver for example, once you leave the depot, and your load is all fastened down and ready for transporting, so you hit the open roads.
Yes, you’re a phone call away if you face a breakdown, but most cases demand the ability to problem-solve, like a road that has an unforeseen or unscheduled obstacle that interrupts your planned route, solving this logistical problem is just one of many small hurdles you may be required resolve in the industry.
Having the ability to solve such issues requires a certain mindset and the correct training can help you get past these hurdles swiftly and safely.
Organisation & Planning
Even the best plans can face problems, but planning and being well organised for the logistical challenges you may encounter ensure not only that your cargo is moved from Point A to Point B swiftly, but safely as well.
Especially if you’re looking to move hazardous goods as an HGV driver that is ADR Certified to carry such loads, as part of your training for the logistics sector you will already have covered the importance of good planning, and preparation and will already be aware that well-organised paperwork and the correct use of your ADR signs for your load are vital, so being organised is a key part of any role within the logistics sector.
As a Forklift operator you must also be planning your route, and manoeuvres around the area, ensuring your path is clear of obstacles and planning the lift of your load is also just as important to ensure the health & safety of both you the operator and those around you.
People & Communications
Depending on which training path within the logistics industry you choose to pursue, you will need to interact with other people and colleagues, so having good communication and people skills can really help you in your career within the logistics sector.
A great logistics team is not only well trained, and efficient but is great with others and good at clearly communicating their points of view and providing reasoning is a bonus but another great asset to have when working in the logistics sector.
Working on your people skills will benefit both your work life and personal life as well.
Flexibility & Adaptability
You will gain skills in areas you may not have considered before but will benefit you in more ways than one.
As you begin your learning path to join the industry you will start to understand that being flexible and willing to adapt is a key elements to working in the logistics sector as so many factors can impact your daily workflow, from simple things like colleague sickness through to weather conditions impacting your well-planned routes and travel plans with a hazardous goods load.
No matter how well you plan something, from time to time, things will crop up in the logistics industry that will require you to be flexible and willing to adapt to the new options being defined by the unforeseen.
Health & Safety
In certain sectors of the logistics industry, you will be required to work on your own and sometimes far from home, so being safety aware plays a key part in your working day both at your local depot or out on the roads. Being considerate of your own Health & Safety alongside those you will be working with and passing on your route helps keep everything running smoothly.
So as part of your training, you will understand the trained on key Health & Safety topics that will impact your role, no matter what area you’re looking to get into. All our logistics training courses cover health & safety as part of the course modules were applicable.
Why choose 2 Start Training?
We strongly believe in supplying our customers with the best experience possible, that is why we have heavily invested in industry-leading equipment and training vehicles to ensure your training is completed at the highest standard.
View our extensive range of courses which includes both theory and practical training courses that cover vehicles from category B+E Car + Trailer all the way up to an LGV 1 articulated lorry.
Training Locations
Our training depots cover the South Coast providing our students with options to suit them, our logistics training centres are currently located in:
Do you require training at your location?
We do offer bespoke and off-site training for a selection of our courses; we can complete your logistics training onsite at your premises (permitting the off-site areas have the required equipment).
Our advisors can help with any queries regarding this option, please contact them on 02392 123 555 to discuss your requirements and check suitability.
So, you want training to join the logistics industry.
Have you been looking and pondering around the idea of changing careers and working in the logistics sector?
Many are looking to join the industry as it provides job security, a way to work freely without that office environment or manager on your shoulder, provides ever-changing environments and no one day is ever the same in most cases.
So, no matter your reasons for why you would like to join the thriving logistics industry, your next goal is to get certified for the area you wish to join.
Here at 2 Start Ltd, we have a team of friendly and knowledgeable advisors who are available Monday to Friday to answer any queries you may have as well as provide you with the website links and information to help you make your choice.
Call our advisors on 02392 123 555, alternatively, you can submit your enquiry on any of our course pages, to learn more about that specific training course.
