1. There’s more to the haulage industry than drivers
Promoting careers in the haulage industry

2. A little bit about me...
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3. Why am I here?
I’m here because there’s something not quite right in my industry, and I’ll explain what in just a few moments.

4. But first, here are some stats about the UK haulage industry

5. But first, here are some stats about the UK haulage industry
£74 billion industry
498,000 trucks
UKs fifth largest industry
1.8 million jobs
600,000 HGV drivers
If you bought it we brought it - trucks carry 85% of the UK’s goods
By 2022 the UK’s logistics industry needs to recruit another 1.2 million people… and that’s why we’re here today.

6. But there’s also another reason
But there’s also another reason. What % of the UK haulage industry workforce do you think are men? A B C D 62 72 82 92

7. Amazingly it’s 92% - so only 8% of the entire UK haulage industry workforce are women!

8. And what % of HGV drivers do you think are under 25 years old?B C D 1 10 15 22

9. Yep – only 1% of the UK’s 600,000 drivers are under 25!

10. That’s why I’m here
We need to attract young people into our industry to help fill our 1.2million shortage
And there are more jobs available than you might realise

11. Career opportunities – there are more than you might think…

12. Take a copy of the RHA careers booklet
10 jobs you might not realise are in the industry
Routes to entry, salary, and promotion opportunities all in the booklet

13. Routes to entry
Government Trailblazer Apprenticeship Scheme – earn as you learn
All the roles listed on the previous slide have an apprenticeship available
Trailblazer Apprenticeships are new apprenticeship standards written by employers (who have taken on apprentices in the past) for employers of apprentices in the future
It’s a job with guaranteed training included
Apprentices are required to undergo at least 12 months of training to meet the standard and it includes assessments qualifications.

14. Other routes to entry Internships Graduate Schemes
University Degree courses
School Advisors

15. Other routes to entry

16. And it’s a great industry to work in, just watch this

17. Do you have any questions?