‘Like an A-level, but in two weeks’ - Darren earns Transport Manager stripes with Meachers’ backing

Darren Vale has taken on an intensive two-week course to become a fully qualified Transport Manager with Meachers Global Logistics.

The Southampton firm welcomed Darren as a Traffic Planner in 2018, but he soon began training for the new role.

He’s now completed a Certificate of Professional Competence – no mean feat, considering it touches upon all aspects of running a transport company over the span of just a fortnight.

“The course is classroom based and ends with a two-part exam”, Darren explained.

“It covers many different areas, including legislation, law, accounting and hazardous goods.

“They call it the equivalent of an A-level, but learned in two weeks.”

Accreditation will allow Darren to gain a haulier’s operator licence, representing the latest step in his development as a Transport Manager.

He’ll also be able to take more control over the day-to-day running of the transport department, in which he currently manages a team of seven.

“It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for some time, long before joining Meachers, so I’m incredibly grateful to them”, Darren added.

“They paid for the course and my management team were incredibly supportive, giving me the time off I needed, as they understood what’s involved.”

Darren is now keen to develop his knowledge and understanding in other fields – chiefly reporting and accounting – to benefit his department and the wider business.

Gary Whittle, Commercial Director at Meachers, said: “A huge congratulations to Darren for achieving his CPC qualification.

“We’re delighted that we’ve been able to play a part in helping him to achieve his goal.

“Darren now joins the growing team of people within the business who hold the qualification, and we look forward to supporting him further with his professional development.”

• meachersglobal.com

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