Unlocking Your Career: The Benefits of LGV/HGV Certification

We all know that the more qualifications and certifications you have, the more employable you are. However, while most people’s thoughts immediately jump to educational qualifications like GCSEs, A-levels and degrees at the mention of qualifications, these aren’t the only things employers look for by any means. Certification in other areas is arguably just as important, if not more so.

One key area that could set you apart from the rest of the crowd, opening up a prosperous career in the process, is HGV and LGV certification. The ability to drive these vehicles is a highly sought-after skill, and in this month’s article we’ll be detailing the benefits of acquiring your LGV and HGV licence.

An Abundance of Work and Jobs

By acquiring your HGV/LGV licence, an abundance of work and jobs will become available to you. The logistics sector is one of the only fields that continuously sees growth year on year, meaning drivers are constantly in demand. By 2020, conservative estimates suggest that there will be a shortfall of upwards of 100,000 lorry drivers in the UK. Learning to drive these vehicles, therefore, is a wise career choice for those looking to capitalise on future demand.

Excellent Salary Prospects

Drivers have a responsibility to deliver their goods safely and punctually, a skill which is never overlooked by employers. For drivers that meet these criteria, you can expect to earn a pleasing salary. This is on top of the pay rise you can expect from being a skilled HGV/LGV certified driver. Drivers typically earn £500 a week, rising to £40,000 a year.

Job Security

With demand for drivers high, and the amount of work equally so, aspiring LGV/HGV drivers can expect outstanding job security in their new roles. With shortfalls throughout the industry, the benefits of working in logistics and other areas lie entirely with the driver, not the employer. As such, job security is high in this field.

Engaging Work

As opposed to a boring office job, LGV/HGV drivers can travel the length and breadth of the country as part of their working day. No two days will ever be the same. This work is engaging and stimulating, which could provide a much-needed boost to your job satisfaction.

Transferable Skills

Not happy with your current job? Once you have acquired your licence, you can find work elsewhere at a place more suited to your needs. Demand, as stated above, is high for drivers, but that’s not all; LGV/HGV drivers have a variety of transferable skills that can be used to get jobs in other lines of work, or progress up the managerial ladder. Organisational skills, spatial awareness, approachability and more are all skills you’ll develop as a driver; these are skills which are sought throughout the working world, so you’ll always be one step ahead of the game!

To benefit from the opportunities driving LGVs or HGVs provides, first of all you’ll need to pass your test at a centre you can rely on. Euro 1 Training offer high quality LGV and HGV training courses given by fully trained and experienced course leaders. We work on a flexible basis to fit around your current commitments, even offering weekend or intensive courses, and our private practice area makes handling tricky manoeuvres less stressful!

To make things even easier, Euro 1 Training are now a DVSA Test Centre, so on top of taking your course here, you can pass your test as well. Our tests are conducted around the local area. Whether you’re after an intensive one week training course or hourly lessons, you can rely on Euro 1 Training. Get in contact today for more information on any of our services – we’ll be happy to help in any way we can.