With every vocation there’s always some kind of trade-off. For the professional LGV driver, you’re highly employable, often have flexible working hours and there is extensive scope for travel. However, the trade-off is long hours, time away from home and possibly a lifestyle and diet that is far from ideal. Life on the road doesn’t …
Uber has been making the headlines in recent weeks, losing its appeal against a landmark ruling which ordered it to treat ‘partner drivers’ as workers. Until this ruling, the driving app giant had classed its drivers as ‘self-employed’, thereby avoiding the responsibilities and obligations that accompany employment. However, ongoing legal proceedings have successfully challenged this …
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Temporary workers are now relied upon by almost every industry, from highly skilled medical professionals in hospitals, to seasonal workers in the tourism sector. The haulage and logistics industry in particular lends itself well to temporary work, and as a specialist in permanent and temporary driver recruitment, Savanna see a constant demand for experienced and …
What’s your view of the Driver CPC? As a provider of CPC driver training, we often encounter negativity from those who see it (and the 35 hours of mandatory annual training it comprises) as an example of inconvenient, unnecessary and costly bureaucratic red tape which must be complied with to earn a living as a …
We’re proud to be supporting Royal Mail again this year, providing temporary drivers for the forthcoming peak season. This is the second year that Royal Mail has enlisted the help of Savanna to source a team of reliable and experienced Class 1 drivers to help make deliveries during the busy festive period. We will be …
As driver recruitment and training specialists, we not only match the right driver to the most relevant job, but also support our drivers, helping them to make training choices that will enhance their employability and earning potential. Did you know that if you already have your Class 2 licence, you could increase your earnings by …
We’re pleased to announce that Savanna has recently joined TEAM, the UK’s largest network of independent recruiters. As TEAM members, Savanna will benefit from significant employment and recruitment support from others within the network, offering us a wealth of experience and knowledge to call upon as and when our customers require specialist advice or guidance. …
Insuring your vehicles for the haulage industry is a specialist risk, as the potential for claims arising from relatively minor incidents can be very high. Savanna Staff Solutions has partnered with First Insurance Solutions, a specialist insurance provider for fleets of haulage, HGV and articulated vehicles. When hauliers take out a fleet policy with First …
We’re excited to announce that due to rapid business growth, we’ve moved our Savanna HQ to Uxbridge, West London. The new office has excellent connections, situated within walking distance of Uxbridge Tube Station, close to the major motorways, and with easy accessible parking nearby. The move to new, larger offices is an exciting progression for …
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) may not be everyone’s favourite topic, but it would appear that even with Britain leaving the EU it’s here to stay and if you want to keep within the rules and avoid a fine of up to £1000, it’s something you’ll need to take seriously. What is the …