There are loads of Careers out there today which require a lot of driving, and none more so than a job as a Large Goods Vehicle Driver, or LGV driver. I have been conducting some research into this astonishingly diverse job with a view to providing people who could be hunting for New careers to move into an idea on what they are in for should they start on a New career as an LGV driver. As stated there are actually a few Careers you can move into from this distinct career, so I am going to look at how you can become an LGV driver, the types of hours you will have to work and the wage you will earn, and then a quick look at the different Careers you can then advance into as you gain more experience.

Now to start a career as an LGV driver, you don’t require any official qualifications, although English and Maths at G.C.S.E. are always valuable. You do of course, however, need the proper driving licence which will allow you to legally drive bigger vehicles. Now there are several different class of driving licence accessible, which determine the size of the vehicle that you can drive. The licence which can cover you for all large vehicles is the category C+E licence, and you must be at least 21 to take this licence test. It will cover you to drive LGVs over 3,500kg in weight, which covers the vast majority of goods vehicles across the UK. Lots of companies provide training for this particular licence, but you must always pay for it with funds from your own pocket, and it can be rather pricey to take the test as well as undertake the training.

Once certified, drivers normally earn anywhere from £15,000 to £30,000 per annum, which is quite a good pay to be earning. Working hours typically vary from 40 to 48 hours in a single week, although legally you are not authorised to drive for anymore than 9 hours in a single day for health and safety reasons. Quite often, the LGV driver will work along with their supervisor and map routes on a daily basis, depending on the type of delivery being undertaking. LGV drivers will be responsible for ensuring that their vehicle is securely loaded, and they will undertake any inspections required before undertaking long journeys. There will also be some paperwork needed, as drivers must make sure that the appropriate paperwork is completed prior to delivering goods. As an LGV driver, it is essential that you can focus over long periods of time, and remain alert at all times.

Once you have gained some experience as an LGV driver, you may then begin thinking about other New careers that you may wish to move into. A common choice is to move into the role of instructor, and pass your knowledge onto other people wanting to start a New career in this role. Other options include training for specialist vehicle driving, such as a transporter for hazardous chemicals, or getting into supervisory and logistics roles. So as you can see, there is a great deal more to this particular career than meets the eye initially, and it has good prospects for the committed individual.