Hi,I am a new driver with Class C license,I am looking for work and have found the MARITIME PROFESSIONAL DRIVER SCHEME has anyone had any experience of it seems like they train you as C/E driver but there is no details of pay etc ■■?
I assumed you had to have a C+E licence to be taken on by their scheme.
Think they have a deal with scania driver training to put you through C+E if you do not hold it
Scania Maritime Professional Driver Partnership
Scania and Maritime Transport have teamed up to deliver the Maritime Professional Driver Scheme. Anyone passing their category CE licence (Class 1) with Scania is guaranteed an interview with Maritime. All customers that pass their licence receive a comprehensive record of their achievements during their training and this is taken to your interview as evidence. The programme is aimed at new drivers, however if you already have your CE licence you can still apply directly to Maritime.
In the past many newly qualified drivers needed to gain experience to get a full time employed position with a reputable company. In the case of the Maritime Professional Driver Scheme this is not the case because all newly qualified drivers who are accepted by Maritime are supported as part of the programme.
Scania look after you every step of the way, if you are interested in the programme you should call Scania Training Services on 0345 4507735 (all calls are inclusive of your bundled mobile minutes) or email driver.training@scania.com. If you email please provide your contact telephone number, location and any other information you may feel is relevant.
For information our training please visit youtube.com/watch?v=xQxB0iU9eiA
What happens if I do not get a job with Maritime?
It is estimated the UK needs 55,000 HGV drivers – now - and this number is increasing, if you pass with Scania we can put you in contact with a number of our customers who are looking for professional drivers. Remember being a professional driver is not just a job it is a career.
What do I need?
You must be 18 years of age or over and possess a full category B (car) licence.
I am out of work can your help with funding my licence?
We cannot directly help with funding your licence but you should contact your support advisor at your local Job Centre and explain the programme to them. They can call us as we work with the Department of Work and Pensions and help people back into work every day.
Where is the training delivered?
We operate from 10 sites across the UK, the locations are in the brochure you can download from our website.
Remember for more information please call 0345 4507735 and speak to one of specialists. Office opening hours Monday – Friday 0845 – 1730.
Can professional and maritime actually be used in the same sentence
looks like it’s a roundabout way to get you to sign up with Scania training
Like an apprenticeship.?
GZuckerman:
What happens if I do not get a job with Maritime?
It is estimated the UK needs 55,000 HGV drivers – now - and this number is increasing, if you pass with Scania we can put you in contact with a number of our customers who are looking for professional drivers. Remember being a professional driver is not just a job it is a career.
Not this driver shortage rubbish again!
Dunno bout maritime but I passed my c+e with scania in Thurrock and can’t say enough good things about them