HGV Training in Norfolk

What comes to mind when you describe what it’s like to live in Norfolk? Perhaps you think of the vast swathes of land dedicated to an agricultural industry known for its sugar beet, wheat and barley production. Or maybe you are inclined to think of the tourist industry that dominates most of the coastal areas. Regardless of your impressions of Norfolk, one thing is clear: there are companies in the haulage and transport industries in desperate need of drivers. That is one of the reasons we established our HGV training in Norfolk.

Road haulage and transport are the lifeblood of any economy. Why? Because motorised vehicles are the most cost-effective and flexible way to move large volumes of cargo and people. Without a robust logistics industry providing the haulage and transport services we have come to rely on, we would not have access to the relatively comfortable lifestyle we now enjoy in the UK. We owe a lot to the hard-working men and women who drive for a living.

You can join their ranks by undergoing HGV training to obtain your commercial driving licence. We can train you to drive articulated lorries, box trucks, heavy construction equipment, cargo vans, and even coaches and buses. We cover all of the major commercial driving licence categories including the Category C and Category D licences.

If you’re not sure what kinds of vehicles you might want to drive, no worries. Just call our freephone number and talk to one of our training consultants. We can help you figure out what licence is most appropriate to your career goals and professional objectives. Then we can register you for HGV training in Norfolk as soon as you are ready.

Why Choose Professional Driving

We are confident in saying that we are the best HGV driving school in Norfolk. But before we get to the reasons behind our claims, let us first talk about why you should choose professional driving as your career. First, there are more than enough job openings to go around. The industry needs tens of thousands of new drivers right now; estimates suggest we will need as many as 100,000 by the end of the decade. No other industry is facing this kind of severe worker shortage.

In addition to job availability, consider the following:

• Compensation – Professional driving offers competitive pay that is in line with the national average. Drivers with the most experience and additional certifications can earn £35,000 or more annually. New drivers start at anywhere between £18,000 and £22,000.
• Security – The severe driver shortage virtually guarantees you will not have to worry about being out of work as long as you do your job and do not break the law.
• Advancement – Drivers who want to move beyond the cab are not stuck on the road for their entire careers. They can advance into driver training, dispatching, fleet management, logistics management, and business management. There is plenty of room for advancement for any driver who wants to move up.
• Environment – There are some people who struggle to work in a static environment like an office or warehouse. They need to be out and about, with new challenges to keep them engaged. Professional driving fits the bill. There is no typical day for the HGV or PCV driver, that’s for sure.

Professional driving has a lot to offer. It is an excellent career choice whether you are young and just starting out or an older worker in need of a new career due to redundancy.

Your Best Choice for Training

You do have options when it comes to HGV training in Norfolk. We believe we are your best choice because we deliver results. And that’s what it’s all about, is it not? If you are going to invest your time and money in professional training, you want and expect to achieve certain things. We understand that expectation; we also meet it.

The primary purpose of HGV training is to prepare students to take the four tests required under the Driver CPC mandate. The driver who cannot pass these tests cannot get a commercial driver licence. It’s as simple as that. Therefore, our priority as a training company is to do everything we can to make sure our students pass on the first attempt. That’s what our students expect, and that is what we deliver.

We are your best choice for training for a number of other reasons as well:

• Locations – As the largest provider of driver training in the UK, we operate more than four dozen locations throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. There is likely an HGV Training Centre very near where you live or work.
• Time – If you were to go to university, you could expect to invest between two and four years in a degree programme. When you sign up for HGV training in Norfolk, your time commitment is considerably lower. Students who apply themselves to learn quickly can complete their training with us in a matter of weeks.
• Cost – The HGV Training Centre is committed to keeping our prices as low as we possibly can. We do this by efficiently managing our resources, concentrating on volume rather than bottom line price, and not wasting students’ time by putting them through classes they do not need for testing purposes.
• Financing – We understand that the cost of training can be prohibitive in many cases. Therefore, we work with a financing partner to provide a package that enables our students to get their training now while paying for it over time. We are one of the few training companies in the UK to offer this financing package.
• Instructors – Our instructors are more than capable of delivering high-quality training because they have spent time working in the industry themselves. We believe experienced instructors are the most qualified to provide our students the kind of training they expect.
• Results – More than 90% of our students successfully passed their tests on the first attempt. Our first-time pass rate is significantly higher than the national average because our focus is squarely on testing.
• Individualised Support – Lastly, we provide individualised support to each and every student. From completing paperwork to offering guidance throughout the course of your training, our instructors and support staff do everything they can to guarantee success.

The Time to Get Started Is Now

HGV training in Norfolk is your ticket to a long and rewarding career as a professional driver. You can get the process started now simply by contacting us on our freephone number. Should you decide to register for training, we will provide you with the medical paperwork along with contact information for doctors offering medical exams at a reasonable price. We will also help you complete and submit your provisional entitlement paperwork.

With your medical and provisional entitlement paperwork completed, the next step is to begin preparing for the HGV theory test. You can participate in one of our preparation classes or prepare by yourself, whichever you prefer. In either case, we will provide you with a software package you can use to take practice tests and study questions taken from previous exams.

Passing the theory test and obtaining your provisional entitlement allows you to complete your training in preparation for your driving skills and practical demonstration tests. You will learn both in the classroom and on a driving course, practising the skills you will need while also increasing your body of knowledge. At the conclusion of your training, you will be more than ready to impress the examiners who will test you.

You do not need to go to university and spend 2 to 4 years studying in order to become a professional driver. You do not need to spend tens of thousands of pounds in getting your commercial driving licence. With a minimal investment of time and money in our HGV training in Norfolk, you can be licenced and ready to start your career in no time at all. If you are ready, contact us.