There are many Careers in existence today which involve a great deal of driving, and none more so than becoming a Large Goods Vehicle Driver, or LGV driver. I have been doing some research into this surprisingly diverse career with a view to providing individuals who might be searching for New careers to move into an idea on what they are in for should they take on a New career as an LGV driver. As I pointed out there are actually a few Careers you can progress into from this particular job, so I am going to examine how you can become an LGV driver, the number of hours you will need to work and the wage you will receive, and then a brief look at the different Careers you can then progress into as you gain more experience.

Now to be an LGV driver, you don’t need any recognised qualifications, however English and Maths at G.C.S.E. are always beneficial. You do of course, however, need the proper driving licence which will permit you to lawfully drive bigger vehicles. Now there are various 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 big vehicles is the category C+E licence, and you must be at least 21 to undertake 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. Many companies offer training for this particular licence, but you must always pay for it with money from your own pocket, and it can be very expensive to take the test as well as undertake the training.

Once qualified, drivers normally earn anywhere from £15,000 to £30,000 per annum, which is quite a respectable pay to be earning. Working hours normally vary from 40 to 48 hours in a single week, however 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 with their supervisor and plan routes on a daily basis, depending on the style of delivery being undertaking. LGV drivers will be responsible for making certain that their vehicle is steadily loaded, and they will undertake any checks needed before undertaking long journeys. There will also be some paperwork involved, as drivers must ensure that the correct 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 remain alert at all times.

Once you have obtained some experience as an LGV driver, you could then begin thinking about other New careers that you may want to move into. A widespread choice is to move into the job of instructor, and pass your skills onto other people wishing to start a New career in this role. Other options include training for specialist vehicle driving, such as a transporter for hazardous chemicals, or going into executive and logistics jobs. So as you can see, there is a great deal more to this particular job than meets the eye initially, and it has good prospects for the dedicated individual.