Skills for Logistics
David Coombes has had a diverse range of roles and experiences in the logistics industry. David started their career as the Commercial Director at Norbert Dentressangle UK from 2002 to 2005. David then went on to found DBC Group Ltd in 2006, a successful logistics and supply chain recruitment business where they served as the Owner until 2018. In 2012, they became the Regional Chairman at The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK, and in 2014, they became the Distribution Sector Chairman at WEST OF ENGLAND LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED. In 2016, Coombes held several roles simultaneously, including Director at Skills for Logistics (2015) Ltd and Director at Logistics Job Shop Ltd. David also served as the Chief Executive Officer at Skills For Logistics and Peoplecare (Europe) Ltd during this time. In 2019, they became the Chief Executive Officer of The Skills Group Ltd, a holding company for three trading subsidiaries. Most recently, in 2020, Coombes became the Chairman of the Logistics Skills Network. Throughout their career, they have been dedicated to upskilling people and supporting the development of learners in the logistics sector.
David Coombes completed their MBA in Business at the Chartered Management Institute from 2000 to 2004.
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Skills for Logistics
Skills for Logistics is the market-leading end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) and international consultancy with unrivalled expertise in logistics, transport, supply chain, and procurement. We’re working at the heart of apprenticeship standards to support the development of learners across different sectors. Working closely with employers and learning providers, we help them develop learning for a high quality, personal apprenticeship and consistently positive outcomes. We want companies to feel confident in their apprenticeship offer and understand how best to spend their levy. Every learning provider is different, so our service is tailored to meet their needs. We are registered as an EPAO for the following apprenticeships: Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Driver – Level 2 Urban Driver - Level 2 Express Delivery Operative – Level 2 Supply Chain Warehouse Operative – Level 2 Supply Chain Operator – Level 2 Supply Chain Practitioner – Level 3 Transport / Warehouse Operations Supervisor - Level 3 International Freight Forward Specialist – Level 3 Team Leader – Level 3 Procurement Supply Assistant – Level 3 Commercial Procurement and Supply - Level 4 If you'd like to learn more about our services, please feel free to get in touch.