If you have a passion for driving and are looking for a new career, you should really consider a career in HGV driving. This exciting industry is constantly evolving, and the demand for new drivers has never been higher. If you’re not sure what the rewards of becoming an HGV driver are, just keep reading.
As an HGV driver, you are able to benefit the most from the flexible working hours phenomenon. If you run your own business, you can set your own hours and work when it is right for you. If you work for a company, you might have to fill in timesheets and work to a rough schedule, but once you are out on the open road you are your own boss, with the ability to manage your own time – as long as you make your deliveries on time. HGV drivers have been benefiting from this flexible time structure for many years now – long before the flexible working hours movement.
An HGV driver has a unique opportunity to travel across the country in ways only travelling salesman have in the past. Whether you do that by driving the long-haul deliveries and spending your days off enjoying the sights, or you relocate to new places when the job takes you. Driving an HGV offers a huge range of opportunities to work in different locations across the country, and even in new countries, all depending on what routes you choose. It’s a good thing you can be so flexible!
If you have seen some of the news articles recently, you might have noticed that the UK is experiencing an HGV driver shortage at the moment. Because of this, there is now a very high demand for qualified HGV drivers across the country in a variety of sectors. Business owners are clamouring for competent drivers who can help shore up supply lines, open up new delivery routes and supporting the growth of their business. In general, HGV drivers never have a hard time finding employment, especially in the current climate.
HGV drivers generally experience one of the highest levels of job security in the UK, thanks in part to that high demand. An HGV drivers job description never changes, and the people who choose this career do so because it is what they are suited to, so there generally isn’t much of a turnover rate either. In general, if you make your deliveries on time and don’t cause any accidents, you should be in no fear about your job security as an HGV driver.
If you would like to know more about what it takes to become an HGV driver, or how we can help you on your journey, get in touch with us today to find out more.
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