TRANSPORT TEAM LEADER

This course is for anyone looking for a job opportunity, a new role, or a career change within transport operations, as well as current staff who want to upskill and develop their leadership skills in the transport industry.

• Transport compliance & legislation
• Safe & efficient driving principles & route planning
• Maintaining vehicle records & conducting walkaround checks
• Introduction to management and leadership principles
• Sustainability in logistics 
• Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT), delivered by the Road Haulage Association

This is an online course, delivered by a tutor one day a week for 6 weeks. Participants will need access to a computer/ laptop that has a microphone, camera and internet access.

At the end of the course, the participate undertakes a 25-question assessment including some multiple choice, and must achieve 50%.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants are issued with a certificate from TRS and a certificate from the RHA for the completion of OLAT training.

• Big savings on professional industry training

The course is heavily subsidised thanks to funding for Norfolk and Suffolk County Council. Also includes funded Operator Licence Awareness Training.

• Boost productivity and develop staff skillset

Equip your staff with the knowledge and skills to manage transport operations efficiently, stay fully compliant with legislation, handle vehicle checks, and much more.

• Develop future leaders and improve operation efficiency

The course covers management and leadership principles which will enhance team performance, optimising in-house operations, and fostering long-term responsible practices.

• Flexible delivery

Runs one day a week over six weeks, so there’s minimal disruption to daily operations.

• Master transport operation skills

Gain up-to-date knowledge of transport legislation while developing skills in route planning, operational management, customs procedures, and complaint handling.

• Gain management and leadership skills

Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to approach transport operation tasks with greater independence and assurance.

• Get a job or promotion

This course will teach you the skills needed to work in the logistics industry and can help you find a job or move up to a higher position for the company you work for.

• Build confidence and workplace impact

This Skills Bootcamp is funded via the Norfolk and Suffolk County Council which means it is available to eligible businesses and candidates at a fraction of commercial costs:

• Businesses with less than 250 staff pay: £200+VAT per participant
• Larger businesses pay: £600 + VAT per participant
• Participants: no cost to individuals doing the course.

(Commercial cost of this course is £2000)

Upon completing the course, if you are unemployed you’ll be guaranteed a job interview. Self-employed participants can use their new skills to expand business opportunities, while those supported by their current employer will gain access to new roles or additional responsibilities within their organisation. 

Individuals who have completed this course can progress onto the Transport Manager CPC course as a progression.

Click this link to fill out our enquiry form or email us at info@trstraining.net  and a member of TRS will be in touch with further information about the course.

To participate on this Skills Bootcamp, candidates must:

• Live or work in a Norfolk County Council or Suffolk County Council postcode area
• Be aged 19 or older
• Have not participated in another funded Skills Bootcamp since 1st April 2025
• Have Right To Work in the UK status or exemptions

No prior knowledge is required to enrol!

One day a week over 6 weeks