XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, held its first Apprenticeship Awards on October 24, with Jack Jarvis taking the Providers Choice Award.

The Providers Choice Award resulted from a nomination by providers and HR Business Partners. They chose the winner and presented it at a ceremony at the Staverton Park Hotel in Daventry.

Other recognitions included:

• Shining Star—given to James Yarrow, who has embraced the apprenticeship most effectively and taken the next step in his career progression. Line managers nominated the candidate, and the HR Business Partners decided the winner again.
• Early Bird Award – presented to Amy Roberts, who finished her apprenticeship in record time.
• Outstanding Result – given to Loredana Ionita, who has worked hard to achieve extraordinary results in written assignments.

The Apprentice Awards capped off a unique series of events that took place from the morning into the early afternoon. These included two guest speakers, a quiz and picture challenge, and messages of appreciation from XPO to the apprentices gathered on the day.

Lynn Brown, vice president – human resources – UK and Ireland, XPO Logistics, said: “We want to congratulate all our 51 apprentices, especially our award winners who have already made outstanding contributions to the business. These individuals have gone above and beyond in their work and commitment to XPO, and each of them has been highly successful in their relevant fields. We look forward to working with them in the time ahead and watching their careers progress.”

The apprentices have taken roles across XPO, with six in finance—two of whom are level 7 CIMAs—five in HR, with one extra apprentice waiting to enrol, three Traffic Office apprentices, and three HGV technicians—the latter two filling entry-level apprentice roles. After completing their apprenticeships, a high percentage of incumbents have gone on to be promoted or enrolled on another apprenticeship, taking their development and career opportunities to the next level, thanks to this investment.

There are also 30 apprentices working towards Leadership and Management qualifications, with an additional six waiting to enrol. One apprentice is in Safety, Health, and Environment, one is working towards a Chartered Management degree, and one is working towards a Digital and Technology degree. Two apprentices are also working towards a Supply Chain Management degree.

The split between male and female apprentices is almost 50/50, with 25 women and 26 men in current XPO apprenticeships.

XPO Logistics is a leading innovative supply chain company in Europe, offering end-to-end logistics solutions that combine full-truckload, less-than-truckload, pallet distribution, last-mile delivery, global freight forwarding, and warehousing services. The company tailors its solutions to the specific needs of its customers in a wide range of industrial and consumer sectors.