Combilift’s Regional Driver Of The Year events up and running
November 30th 2007 Combilift, the originator of the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts, recently held its first Regional Driver of the Year event for the North West at Haydock Park, attracting participants from a wide range of industry sectors.
Drivers were put through their paces around a course devised by Combilift’s Steve Tomlinson and Mark Buffham, with assistance from Mentor Training – provider of operator training. The 4-way capability of the Combilifts meant that drivers were not only tested on their skills in forward and reverse modes, but also had to prove their control and accuracy whilst travelling sideways.
“Once you are familiar with the Combilifts, they are actually very straightforward to operate,” says Steve, “but we wanted to add that extra challenge by designing a course which involved carrying large and bulky loads around obstacles, tight corners and, just for fun, backwards and forwards through a figure of eight – all against the clock!”
Neil Beard, a Mentor Field Training Manager, judged the individual performances. “The winner, Mark Thompson of GAP, achieved an outstanding score, equivalent to a distinction on a Mentor Training Course.” Mark’s trophy will reside at the Blackburn branch of GAP, where he is health and safety officer. GAP is a leading UK supplier of home improvement products such as a roofline range and door panels. The company has 11 warehouses across the country and operates Combilifts in most of these.
Keep an eye on Combilift's website for further Regional Driver of the Year events for 2008:
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