What is an LGV driver?

A Large Goods vehicle (LGV) commonly referred to as a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver, is someone who is qualified to operate a truck or lorry over 3,500kg. The main responsibility of LGV drivers is transporting goods from a supplier to the customer or client.

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Haulage and logistics is the fifth largest industry employing people in the UK; this means there are plenty of opportunities out there for qualified Cat C+E LGV drivers. Our sister company GEM UK Recruitment Ltd will provide you with full support and opportunities with finding a job to suit you.

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Lorry driving is a great career to jump into if you have just left education, have been made redundant in another industry, or are looking to try something new. Although there are certain steps you must take to become a certified Cat C+E LGV (class 1 HGV) driver, if you’re determined it can be done in less than a month. There are also licence application fees you have to pay, which are all outlined in our course information section.

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At GEM UK Training we can guide you through the licence process and for an additional fee, we will do all the administration, book your tests and help get your first job as a Cat C+E LGV driver. If you decide to do it yourself, all of the information you need is on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website.

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There are different levels of LGV drivers, but all require you to have a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card. This allows you to drive category C vehicles, which are any LGVs with a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of up to 7500 kilograms. The Cat C+E LGV (class 1 HGV) driver is allowed to drive category C and E vehicles. This additional category allows a larger trailer and also means you can earn a higher salary or hourly rate, and are more employable.