A framework for learning
Wincanton offers a comprehensive programme of training across the business, focusing on warehouse skills, health and safety, driver competence and management development.
Driver training and development
Now in its sixth year, our driving development programme has continued to set industry standards. We have awarded a total of 4,050 driver NVQs and registered 60,000 driver hours of training against the driver Certificate of Professional Competence since September 2009. The programme now includes a fuel efficiency module developed in-house to help reduce both cost and carbon emissions.
Warehouse learning and development
The Learning and Development Framework, which provides career progression in our warehouses is now established on over 80 sites. During 2010/11, 2,225 warehouse NVQs and Qualified Career Framework certificates have been completed.
Lean Six Sigma training
Building on the success of the Operational Excellence programme, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) was initially piloted in four UK contracts, which trialed the process from Yellow Belt training, value stream mapping and employee engagement through to bottom-line benefits realisation. The programme, which not only identifies ‘waste’ activity, delivers cost savings and promotes employee engagement, is now being expanded to the rest of the UK and Ireland site network.
Over 350 people have been trained at various levels (including nearly 30 Black Belts) and Wincanton has now developed its own accredited Yellow and Green Belt training programmes in-house.
Management development
Our management talent programmes focus on the development of individual and leadership skills from first line supervisors to senior executives. A series of masterclasses run in parallel to the standard programmes to meet ad-hoc needs and top up competences.