Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
As Group Managing Director of For Group Holdings, I am responsible for the strategic leadership and growth of a diverse group of businesses operating across vocational training, transport, logistics, compliance consultancy and specialist support services. My primary focus is leading Kent Training, one of the South East's leading vocational training academies, delivering professional training, qualifications and compliance services to individuals, businesses and public sector organisations throughout the UK. Our services span multiple sectors including: • HGV & PCV Driver Training • Fast Track Car to Artic (Category C+E) • Driver CPC & Transport Manager CPC • NPORS Plant Machinery Training • ITSSAR Forklift & Warehouse Training • Streetworks & Utilities Training • Health & Safety Training • Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) • Transport Compliance Consultancy • Traffic Commissioner & DVSA Support We are proud to operate Kent's only private DVSA commercial vehicle driving test centre, providing a complete training and testing solution for professional drivers and transport operators. Throughout my career I have developed a strong passion for helping businesses improve compliance, invest in their workforce and create safer, more productive working environments. I work closely with transport operators, logistics businesses, construction companies, local authorities and SMEs to provide practical solutions that support growth, operational excellence and regulatory compliance. Under my leadership, our businesses have supported hundreds of organisations nationwide, delivering training, consultancy and compliance solutions across a wide range of industries. I am particularly passionate about developing people, creating opportunities, building high-performing teams and helping businesses navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape surrounding transport, logistics and workplace safety. Whether supporting an individual taking their first step into a new career, or assisting a national operator with compliance and workforce development, my goal remains the same: to deliver professional, practical and high-quality solutions that make a genuine difference. If you would like to discuss training, compliance, consultancy or potential business partnerships, I would be delighted to connect.
As Group Managing Director of For Group Holdings, I lead the strategic growth & development of a diverse group of businesses operating across vocational training, transport, logistics, compliance consultancy & specialist support services. My primary focus is Kent Training, one of the UK's leading vocational training academies, delivering professional training, qualifications & compliance services to individuals, businesses & public sector organisations nationwide. Our services include: • Commercial Driver Training • Driver & Transport Manager CPC • NPORS Plant Training • ITSSAR Forklift & Warehouse Training • Streetworks & Utilities Training • Health & Safety Training • Transport Compliance Consultancy • Traffic Commissioner & DVSA Support We proudly operate Kent's only private DVSA commercial vehicle driving test centre, providing a complete training, testing & compliance solution for professional drivers & transport operators. I work closely with transport operators, logistics businesses, construction companies, local authorities & SMEs to improve compliance, develop workforces & support operational growth. Under my leadership, our businesses have supported thousands of individuals & organisations across the UK, delivering training, consultancy & compliance services that create measurable results. I am passionate about developing people, creating opportunities, building high-performing teams & helping businesses navigate the complex regulatory landscape surrounding transport, logistics & workplace safety. Whether supporting an individual starting a new career or assisting national operators with compliance, workforce development & operational improvement, my goal remains the same: delivering professional, practical & high-quality solutions that make a genuine difference.
• Managed and led training programmes for HGV & PCV driver training, forklift & telehandler training, HIAB training, and Driver CPC at Kent Training Services Limited. • Developed comprehensive commercial and private training solutions to equip individuals and staff with essential skills and certifications for career advancement. • Implemented innovative strategies to enhance training effectiveness and ensure compliance with industry standards. • Achieved a significant increase in certification rates and positive feedback from trainees.