Large goods vehicle drivers
£33,893
Average salary
50 hours
Average weekly hours
2.78%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8211
HGV and LGV drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, articulated lorries and lorries pulling trailers.
Common tasks include:
- checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle
- drives vehicle from depot to loading/unloading point
- agrees delivery schedule and route with transport management
- assists with loading/unloading and ensures that load is evenly distributed and safely secured
- drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule
- maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked
- undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults
Qualifications
No formal academic entry qualifications are required. The HGV/LGV test incorporates a medical examination, theory test and assessed road driving. HGV/LGV drivers of vehicles of 3.5 tonnes and over require a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). The minimum age for HGV/LGV driving after obtaining the qualification is 18 years. NVQs/SVQs, other vocational courses and apprenticeships relevant to this occupation are available at various levels.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
Employment status: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Regional employment: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Future employment: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Top 12 industries: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Alternative & related job titles: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
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Equality focus: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£31,807
Female average annual salary
£33,893
Male average annual salary
44
Female average weekly hours
50
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Workforce gender: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Breakdown by region
£37,543
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£31,807
Wales - lowest annual average salary
51
Wales - Highest average weekly hours
48
North East (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£12,514)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age