AS part of our Get Britain Working campaign we have tracked down an impressive 43,171 jobs in transport and logistics.<\/p>\n
In the run-up to Christmas we’ve found 28,632 vacancies for heavy goods drivers, 6,075 for van drivers and 1,400 bus and coach drivers.<\/p>\n
In fact, industry experts say that unless more people start training as drivers, we could be heading for shortages.<\/p>\n
Add in the hundreds of other opportunities in other areas such as Transport for London and you can see that keeping the nation moving is a buzzing sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cTransport is a key area for business as it’s all about getting goods and passengers from one point to another,\u201d says Jobcentre Plus adviser Lauren Kilbey.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are currently thousands of jobs at various entry levels too.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome driving jobs just need basic licensing, such as delivery or courier jobs. Others require more experience with an LGV licence for larger container hauliers.<\/p>\n
WHERE ARE THE JOBS?<\/p>\n
Jobcentre Plus (www.directgov.uk\/jobseekers) has 38,146 tran\u00ads\u00adport vacancies, such as a 3.5 tonne van driver in Pres\u00adton (\u00a36.50), a Class 2 HGV driver in Plymouth (from \u00a38) a 7.5 tonne multi-drop driver in Leeds (\u00a36.50) and a permanent HGV1 driver in Colchester, Essex (\u00a39 an hour). Add to this another 580 warehouse staff such as a stock assistant in Widnes (\u00a36.84) and 198 transport clerks including an administration clerk in Prudhoe, Northumberland (\u00a37.50).<\/p>\n
At www.fish4jobs.co.uk we found 830 jobs which ranged from Class 2 drivers in Burton-on-Trent (from \u00a3400 a week) to HGC Class 1 night drivers in Warwickshire (from \u00a310 an hour).<\/p>\n
We found a further 3,417 vacancies at www.reed.co.uk \u2013 1,096 of them are driving roles, ranging from a 7.5 tonne delivery driver in Tamworth, Staffs (\u00a36.50) to an HGV Class 1 night driver in Lancaster (from \u00a39 an hour).<\/p>\n
Others include a reserv\u00adations clerk at Gatwick (pay negotiable) to Royal Mail drivers in Daventry, Northants (from \u00a39.75).<\/p>\n
Supermarkets continue to be extraordinarily successful and in need of drivers.<\/p>\n
As the likes of Sainsbury’s (www.sainsburys.co.uk\/recruitment) and other store giants record higher profits check whether any of the stores in your area are currently on the lookout for drivers and warehouse staff.<\/p>\n
LICENCE RULES<\/p>\n
Since the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) was launched in 2009 following a driver shortage anyone over 18 can get an HGV licence (Categories C\/C+E). You must pass an HGV test and have the Driver CPC initial qualification or be in the process of taking it.<\/p>\n
PAY<\/p>\n
Experienced Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) drivers can earn \u00a315,000-\u00a330,000. Drivers of fuel and chemical tanker, who need special training, earn up to \u00a335,000. Forklift truck drivers who pass a special course start on \u00a312,000- \u00a313,500, rising to \u00a314,000-\u00a321,000.<\/p>\n
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