Trainee HGV Driver

HGV Training Network; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HGV training company in Southampton is looking for Trainee HGV Drivers to join their program. You will receive comprehensive training, including theory and practical tests, to help you achieve your HGV licence. No prior experience is necessary, but candidates must be 18 or older and hold a valid UK driver’s licence. This role offers placement support with top employers upon qualification.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Sick pay

Pension

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary.
• Must be 18 years old and above.
• Hold a valid UK driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete a training course to become a qualified HGV driver.
• Achieve CPC certification.
• Attend theory and practical training.

Job description

HGV Training Network is one of the largest HGV & LGV training and recruitment companies in the country; we are currently working to fill numerous full-time trainee HGV driver vacancies across the UK.

The Trainee HGV Driver role is subject to successful completion of the training course – details of costs & fees will be discussed at registration. Please note that this is a training course and fees apply.

You will be fully trained before you start your new role by one of our excellent DSA accredited instructors – at one of our 50+ locations across the UK.

“Train Now, Pay Later” options are also available.

We take care of everything from your medical at the beginning, right through to your practical training and gaining your CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

Course Overview

• Getting through your provisional test and medical application
• Theory test and software
• Practical training and test at our closest site
• CPC training
• Placement support

We work closely with some of the biggest blue‑chip companies – including many well‑known organisations, agencies and high‑street brand names. Once you have acquired your licence, we will put you forward for full‑time positions with Blue Arrow, one of the country’s largest providers of HGV driving jobs.

Perks and Benefits

• Holiday pay, uniform, sick pay and a pension
• Extremely rewarding overtime pay

With the current industry demands across the UK at an all‑time high there is an estimated shortage of over 100,000 qualified drivers. This means that even as a newly qualified driver you will be in high demand.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary
• 18 years old and above
• Hold a valid UK driver’s licence

For more information please fill out our short application form by clicking the "apply now" button and you will receive a call back within 24 hours.

We look forward to speaking with you and supporting you in beginning your new career.