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Becky Hinshelwood 14th September 2023

Why is now the best time to train to be an HGV driver?

When you decide to make a life change, be it personal or professional, it’s important to consider timing. This might be based on events that are going on in your life. Or it might be that economic circumstances make a difference. The way that people live in the UK has been turbulent over recent years, and it’s caused a lot of change. This might make you worry that further change is a risk. However, now is in many ways the best time for life change. So why is becoming an HGV driver an ideal change to make in the modern world?

It’s an accessible career

Changing direction in your professional life can be daunting. In many career paths it requires a few steps back in order to move forward, which feels risky in the current climate. This is not the case for HGV driving. All you need is to be over 18 and to hold a current UK driving licence. So your new career can be accessed without the risk of re-training that is associated with many other industries.

Straightforward training

Once you have chosen an established training school, you can get cracking with your training. Initial courses can be as short as 4 days. The examination process is a bit more lengthy, as there are 5 parts to pass. However, once all the parts of the HGV licence are complete, you can crack on and start earning!

Excellent pay

There’s no slumming it at the bottom pay grade in HGV driving. Yes, you’ll gain more knowledge in practice, but starting salaries can be as high as £38k. As you gain experience and take on different roles and responsibilities, this will only go up! In terms of investment in the costs of your training, this is an excellent return.

There’s consistent demand for work

The demand for drivers of all disciplines has been increasing year on year in the UK. Our online economy has meant that deliveries are at an all time high. Similarly, goods have to be transported around the UK and beyond with increased regularity. This means that the demand for HGV drivers is consistent in a world where many other industries feel more at risk.

Security

Once you have qualified as an HGV driver, you can work for multiple employers, or be managed by one operator. Both career paths balance different levels of flexibility and security. However, one thing that you can be sure of is that you will always have work. Indeed, you’ll soon be in a position to pick and choose the roles that you take.

Wide variety of jobs

From artics to local deliveries, driving jobs are hugely varied. This is why think that the full C + E courses are so great. The full comprehensive licence ensures that you can work on any number of driving jobs across the country. This isn’t just great for consistent employment, but it also adds variety and interest.

Personal development benefits

Having gained your HGV licence and secured your first driving job, there will be loads of ‘on the road’ experience to keep you progressing. That’s not the end of the story though, and it’s what makes HGV roles future proof. Driving is a role in which you can keep progressing as much as you prefer.

Career progression

Your career may progress through different operators and different types of vehicle. To retain your CPC certificate, you are required to undertake 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years. This is a great way to keep your knowledge updated. With online courses, it’s an easy requirement to meet, and can help in your continued career progression. Don’t forget about all of those other associated roles in the driving industry. As you become more exposed to the workings of logistics, you’ll broaden your horizons to a multitude of possibilities.

Travel opportunities

As we know, there’s a lot of autonomy in driving. If you want to stay local, you can. Alternatively, if you want to travel the world this is also possible. So if you’ve always had an interest in experiencing different countries and cultures, a driving career can be the perfect way. After all, produce and products will always need to be transported across continents.

The modern world demands flexibility

Is juggling a life balance a new concept? Perhaps, and perhaps not. It’s certainly true that in the modern world we are all required to fulfil more roles that we needed to in the past. Family and working life are more collaborative things now – and that’s progress. The benefit of flexibility is probably why we’ve seen such an increase in female drivers in recent years.

Manage your hours

If working unusual hours works for your home dynamic, then you can find a job that fulfils that. Similarly, if it works for you to drive long distance during term time and then take the summer holidays off, then you can choose a job accordingly. You will find different levels of flexibility depending on what kind of employer you decide to pursue your career with. We help our qualified drivers to find the right set up for their circumstances.

Interesting working days

When you’re on the road, there’s flexibility from day to day. This helps to keep your working life fresh and interesting, It’s also a fantastic way to broaden your skills in practice. At a time when many roles can become stale and dull after a short while, driving stays fresh. You’ll be meeting different people and organisations each day. Balance this will meditative periods of driving, and you’ll have more daily flexibility than most people in the UK!

Whether you are thinking of retraining, or deciding on your career for the first time, HGV driving ticks loads of boxes. The levels of variety, flexibility and autonomy are unrivalled in most jobs. It’s also a qualification that is useful in multiple other careers. This makes your qualification one of the most future proof career decisions that you could ever make! Start your journey with a quote.

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