Trainee HGV/LGV Driver

Trainee HGV/LGV Driver

Do you enjoy driving and want the opportunity to turn it into a career?

We are looking for independent, hardworking people who are looking to start a new career in the ever growing transport industry. You must hold a full driving licence, be over the age of 18 and pass a medical prior to commencing training for a career as professional LGV driver.

With online shopping only getting bigger the haulage industry is calling out for new drivers to take on the demand.

Our training programme will see you fully immersed into the industry and learning from experienced instructors.

Following acceptance from our telephone interview you will be offered a place onto our training programme where you will gain all the knowledge required to become a fully qualified LGV professional driver.

Topics you will cover;

• Driving skills - vehicles over 3,500kg (with a trailer up to 750kg)
• Hazard perception
• Basic mechanics
• Loading and securing loads
• Vehicle safety
• Manoeuvres - such as reversing
• Highway code and LGV regulations
• Driver CPC (certificate of professional competency)

CareerStartr offers a wide range of programmes, tailored to careers. We have partnered with leading recruiters to offer placement opportunities to students on successfully gaining their licence, some of the hauliers they work with conduct work for some big names such as IKEA, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s and Hargreaves services, just to name a few.

Upon successful completion of our programme we are committed to helping you find a job and our dedicated recruitment team will offer continued support until you are working. They will review and update your CV, give you great interview tips to help you stand out from other candidates and even work to arrange interviews on your behalf.

We have finance options available, details of which will be explained to you during your telephone interview.

If you believe you have what it takes to become a professional LGV driver, apply today for a telephone interview to join our training programme.

CareerStartr is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority Registration number 705450.