HGV training. Career support. Your next step.

Exclusive HGV recruitment support.
For our training customers.

We’ll help you take the next step into work. Train with Drive HGV and get an in-house recruitment team to help you prepare, stand out and connect with employers.

We’ll professionally rewrite your CV, help you prepare for interviews and share local industry knowledge and employer contacts — included with your HGV training.

Talk to our team about your next step

0333 335 5927
Included for Drive HGV trainees

We’ll help you get ready, get noticed and move forward.

01

A CV that presents your strengths

Our in-house recruitment team professionally rewrites your CV, highlighting your new licence, transferable skills and relevant experience.

02

Confidence at interview

Prepare to discuss your training, reliability and approach to safety. Get guidance on presenting yourself to transport employers.

03

Local knowledge and contacts

Discuss employers and work opportunities in your area. Our team can help connect you with employers and explain what different roles involve.

04

Support shaped around you

Tell us about your travel preferences, working hours and career goals. We help you focus your search on work that suits your circumstances.

Newly qualified? Start here.

New licence. No HGV experience. We’ll help you take the next step.

Your first driving job can feel like the biggest hurdle. Our recruitment team helps you prepare for applications and understand where to focus your search.

Show employers what you already bring.

Reliability, customer service, teamwork and experience of working safely all matter. We’ll help you present those strengths alongside your new HGV qualification in a professionally rewritten CV.

Find a starting point that suits you.

We’ll help you identify opportunities to discuss with employers who consider newly qualified drivers, prepare for interviews and understand their requirements. Tell us where you want to work and the shifts that fit your life.

Help me plan my first HGV job ↗
From the first call to your next career

How your training and recruitment support connect

  1. 01 · Plan

    Talk about your goals

    Your dedicated adviser helps you choose your licence and guides you through training arrangements.

  2. 02 · Qualify

    Build your driving skills

    Complete your training and required tests, with your adviser supporting you through to your final test.

  3. 03 · Prepare

    Get ready for employers

    Work with our recruitment team on your CV, interview preparation and suitable work opportunities.

Recruitment support is available to Drive HGV trainees. Employment depends on vacancies, employer requirements and your application; a job is not guaranteed.

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Find your direction

Explore driving careers near you

Which kind of driving would suit you? Choose a licence and explore duties and shift patterns, then use your postcode to find nearby areas to discuss with our recruitment team.

Explore your driving career options

Explore role types and possible work patterns. Your recruitment adviser can discuss current opportunities and employer requirements.

Earning potential varies by employer, location, experience and working hours. Higher earnings may include overtime or shift allowances and are not guaranteed starting salaries.

Swipe or use the arrows to explore

Found a type of work you like?

Tell us your preferences. We’ll help you choose your training and prepare for your first driving role.

Discuss my career options ↗
Your skills. An industry that needs them.

New drivers have an important role to play.

40,000 new HGV drivers needed each year

The RHA’s 2025 report estimates this annual need over five years, as the industry prepares for demand and replaces retiring drivers.

Read the RHA report ↗

UK workforce forecast for 2025–2029, not a count of current vacancies.

Earning potential

Pay rises across the HGV sector

Employers are raising driver pay

Between 11% and 26% of HGV businesses reported increasing driver wages in each quarter of 2025. Overtime and some shift arrangements can offer additional earning potential.

Source: Department for Transport, published May 2026 ↗
Choose your starting point

Get started with your HGV training

Each licence opens different types of driving work. Choose around the vehicles you want to drive and the work that suits you.

Not sure where to start? Compare our HGV training courses or find HGV training near you.

Your questions answered

HGV recruitment support FAQs

Can you help me find my first HGV driving job?

Our recruitment team helps Drive HGV trainees prepare for work through CV rewriting, interview guidance, local market advice and employer introductions. Employers decide who they hire.

Is recruitment support included with training?

Yes. Recruitment support is included for Drive HGV trainees. Speak to your adviser about how to access the service.

Can I look for local work or Monday–Friday shifts?

Tell the team your preferences, including local work, days, nights, weekends or Monday–Friday. Availability and shift arrangements depend on each employer.

Do I need experience to apply for HGV jobs?

Requirements vary. Some employers consider newly qualified drivers; others require previous experience. We help you understand requirements and present your transferable skills.

What does the postcode explorer show?

It helps you explore driving career types and nearby areas. Speak to our recruitment team about current opportunities, pay, shift arrangements and employer requirements.

Can you guarantee me a job?

No. We provide practical support and employer connections, but employment depends on suitable vacancies and the employer’s selection process.

Ready for your next move?

Start with a conversation about your career

Tell us what you want from your driving career. We’ll help you plan your training and explain the recruitment support included.