8211 — Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers

What this occupation covers

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

Typical 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.

Sponsorship information

Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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