Large goods vehicle drivers

£33,371

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

48 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

3.25%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Large goods vehicle drivers

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8211

Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) drivers (formerly HGV 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 LGV test incorporates a medical examination, theory test and assessed road driving. LGV drivers of vehicles of 3.5 tonnes and over require a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). The minimum age for 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.

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