There are loads of Careers out there today which require a load of driving, and none more so than a job as a Large Goods Vehicle Driver, or LGV driver. I have been doing some research into this astonishingly varied career with a view to giving people who might be searching for New careers to move into an idea on what they will get should they start on a New career as an LGV driver. As I pointed out there are actually several different Careers you can advance into from this distinct role, so I am going to investigate how you can become an LGV driver, the kinds of hours you will have to work and the wage you will get, and then a short look at the various Careers you can then move into as you gain more experience.

Now to start a career as an LGV driver, you don’t require any recognised qualifications, although English and Maths at G.C.S.E. are always beneficial. You do of course, however, need a suitable driving licence which will permit you to lawfully drive larger vehicles. Now there are several different types of driving licence in existence, which establish the size of the vehicle that you can drive. The licence which should cover you for all heavy 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 large majority of goods vehicles across the UK. A lot of organisations offer training for this particular licence, but you must always pay for it with funds from your own pocket, and it can be rather costly to take the test as well as undertake the training.

Once certified, drivers generally earn anywhere from £15,000 to £30,000 per annum, which is quite a decent wage to be earning. Working hours normally range from 40 to 48 hours in a single week, although legally you are not permitted to drive for anymore than 9 hours in a single day for health and safety reasons. Generally, the LGV driver will work along with their supervisor and plan 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 checks required before starting on long journeys. There will also be some paperwork included, as drivers must make sure that the proper paperwork is completed prior to delivering goods. As an LGV driver, it is very important that you can concentrate over long periods of time, and stay alert at all times.

Once you have obtained some experience as an LGV driver, you may then start thinking about other New careers that you may wish to move into. A popular choice is to move into the role of instructor, and pass your knowledge onto other people wishing to start a New career in this role. Other alternatives include training for specialist vehicle driving, such as a transporter for hazardous chemicals, or going into management and logistics positions. So as you can see, there is much more to this particular role than meets the eye initially, and it has good prospects for the dedicated individual.