The UK has a shortage of truck drivers and haulers, and it has affected the process of goods supply. The government intends to increase the number of seasonal work visas to tackle the issue and cover the shortage of drivers.
The UK will increase seasonal worker and driver hiring
The UK opposition blames the government that the current situation is due to Brexit and it was wrong quitting the EU. However, the government insists the lack of truck drivers is a temporary issue, and it is much due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will be solved soon with appropriate investment and long-term training.
The British government has announced that fuel tanker and food truck drivers will become qualified to work in the UK for three months. The UK needs a workforce during the Christmas season, and they have plans to extend the seasonal work visa to 5,500 poultry workers.
The government is taking several measures to solve the shortage of drivers issue, and they hope it works.
The government wants the companies to cooperate with them and improve the working condition and increase salaries so as to attract new drivers.
The opportunity is great for seasonal work visa seekers and drivers from around the globe, so have working experience in the UK and take advantage of the situation.
