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Teesside Professional Driver & Leadership Programme

Develop skilled drivers and strong leaders through focused training that strengthens your workforce.

Driver and Leadership Apprenticeships

Fast track skilled drivers. Develop capable leaders. Strengthen your workforce.

SP Training delivers apprenticeship programmes built around real industry demands. Our Professional Driver Training Programme takes new or existing staff to fully licensed Rigid CAT C or Artic CAT C plus E drivers in as little as three months, using tailored Urban Rigid and LGV Artic pathways. Government funding helps you recruit, retain, and build long term value without heavy cost.

Our Leadership Apprenticeships develop the people who keep your teams moving, building capability in communication, decision making, strategic thinking and performance management. With expert led training and personalised support, apprentices grow into confident leaders who align with your business goals.

Together, these routes give you a stronger workforce end to end, professional drivers on the ground and skilled leaders guiding the operation.

Urban Rigid Driver – CAT C / CAT C1

Get your team behind the wheel – fast.

The Urban Rigid Driver pathway is ideal for businesses needing local or regional delivery drivers who can navigate towns, cities, and tight logistics schedules. Whether you’re scaling up, replacing leavers, or building in-house capability, this CAT C / CAT C1 programme can deliver qualified drivers in just 3 months.

  • Licence achieved in 3 months – fast, focused training with minimal disruption
  • Flexible delivery – training fitting with your operational needs
  • Effective programme – streamlined, relevant and efficient delivery
  • Ideal for multi-drop, local transport, and all urban logistics operations

Your new driver learns the ropes while working – gaining confidence, building experience, and integrating into your team from day one. You get a dependable, loyal driver who’s trained to your standards and committed to your business.

LGV Driver – CAT C+E (Artic)

Train the next generation of long-haul and trunking drivers.

If your operation relies on large goods vehicles or trunking between sites, the LGV Artic Driver (CAT C+E) pathway is built for you. It is designed to take new or existing staff through a structured, supported route into articulated vehicle driving – with licence acquisition in as little as 3 months.

  • From novice to CAT C+E licence in 3 months
  • Efficient programme focused on competence, compliance, safety, and professionalism
  • Perfect for long-distance, depot-to-depot and all bulk logistics operations

You’ll benefit from reduced recruitment costs, lower turnover, and greater operational stability – all backed by our expert training team and end-to-end support.

Team Leader Apprenticeship

Skilling Leaders to Inspire and Manage Teams

The Team Leadership Apprenticeship is designed to equip individuals with the skills and confidence to effectively lead and support their teams. This programme focuses on key leadership areas, including communication, team management, problem-solving, and performance optimisation, ensuring apprentices can meet the challenges of modern workplaces head-on.

At SP Training, we deliver tailored apprenticeship programmes that develop competent and inspiring leaders. Our approach combines expert-led training, regular progress tracking, and ongoing support to ensure apprentices are ready to make a meaningful impact within your organisation. Let us help you shape the leaders who will drive your business forward.

Transport Operations Supervisor

Prepare Future Leaders in Transport Operations

The Transport Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship is designed to develop the leadership and operational skills essential for managing logistics and warehousing teams effectively. This programme focuses on building expertise in key areas such as resource management, health and safety, compliance, and team leadership, ensuring apprentices are equipped to handle the complexities of modern supply chains.

At SP Training, we deliver tailored apprenticeship programmes that align with your organisation’s strategic goals. Our comprehensive approach includes expert-led training, progress tracking, and ongoing support, ensuring every apprentice is prepared to lead with confidence and efficiency. Choose us to help you nurture a new generation of skilled supervisors ready to optimise your operations and drive success.

Want to know more?

Whether you’re looking to upskill existing staff or bring new talent into your team, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below and our team will be in touch to discuss how the Professional Driver & Leadership Programme can work for your business.