Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers Pay Data UK — 2024

Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers roles in the UK earn a median of £38,058 per year, equivalent to £15.83 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 3.5% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £30,420 to £52,193 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers

HGV and LGV drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, articulated lorries and lorries pulling trailers.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• 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

Entry Routes and Qualifications

No formal academic entry qualifications are required. The HGV/LGV test incorporates a medical examination, theory test and assessed road driving. HGV/LGV drivers of vehicles of 3.5 tonnes and over require a Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). The minimum age for HGV/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.

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Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.