TTC keeps HS2 drivers on track
TTC Group is providing driver safety training to HS2 construction workers at EKFB.
EKFB, a joint venture between Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM, has been appointed by HS2 to deliver an 80km section of the route and has recruited hundreds of staff, many of whom are driving for work.
TTC Group is providing EKFB drivers with Lantra accredited 4×4 driver training and bespoke 3.5t tipper training.
Matt Eastwood, fleet manager at EKFB said: “My role at EKFB on this exciting project is a busy one and keeping the fleet moving, well maintained, legally compliant and above all, the safety of the drivers, passengers and local community safe is one of my main priorities.
“I have been involved in fleet management for a number of years now and I am passionate and a keen advocate of practical driver training and above all, the training needs to be high quality and effective. What I mean by effective, is that ‘off the shelf’ training doesn’t always achieve what we need so more bespoke training is required.
“For this reason we went out to the market and engaged with TTC as we needed to ensure the safety of over 200 4×4 drivers and 20 3.5t tipper drivers. These vehicles fall under PUWER and as such we need to ensure our drivers know how to use the equipment safely and efficiently.”
Andy Wheeler, TTC Head of Technical Delivery said “Working with Matt and the rest of the EKFB team has been a real pleasure, as both organisations share the same core values of ensuring high quality training and service delivery.
“EKFB wanted all their 4×4 drivers trained to the Lantra accredited standard and the combined full day of theory and safe off road driving practices, has gone down exceptionally well with the drivers. Our feedback scores are 98% very satisfied or fairly satisfied that the training met their needs and 95% of drivers would recommend the course to others.
“As well as the off-road training, all drivers have undergone a half day on road training session looking at the different handling characteristics and safety implications out on the highway.”
