Surrey and Hampshire HGV Training<\/a> we understand that a lot of people become anxious about the training needed to move into this career so, how hard is it to get into a career in HGV driving?<\/p>\nWhat Skills Do You Need?<\/h2>\n
As an HGV driver you will need:<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0A good understanding of driving laws
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The ability to maintain your concentration over a long period of time and stay alert at all times
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To enjoy driving and navigating over long distances<\/p>\n
Of course, you will also need your HGV licence; the type of licence you need will depend on the type of vehicle you\u2019ll be driving. Click here to find out more about the different licences.<\/p>\n
What Would Your Job Involve?<\/h2>\n
Before you make the decision to kick start your new career, you need to understand what your role could involve.<\/p>\n
–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Planning delivery schedule with Transport Manager
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Completing safety checks on the vehicle to ensure safe loading and unloading
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Legal maximum of working 60 hours per week
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Average working hours of 48 hours
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Salaries range from \u00a316,500 to \u00a333,000 per annum<\/p>\n
To get your HGV driving career started you\u2019ll need to undertake the necessary training to obtain your licence and here at Surrey and Hampshire HGV Training, we\u2019re the best around. If you would like more information about our training service please visit our website or get in touch with us directly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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