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HGV Training in London
London depots and warehouses are short of Class 2 and Class 1 drivers. Pay is usually higher here than most of the country. Qualified drivers in this region commonly earn up to £38,000 to £68,000. Use the upgrade calculator below, then call for your local route.
Who hires HGV drivers in London?
London & the South East sit on the M25 corridor, Heathrow cargo, and London Gateway, dense 3PL, retail, and parcel trunking demand. After training, many graduates target contracts with operators like these. Call us to match your licence goal to local demand.
Largest logistics employers near London
London & the South East sit on the M25 corridor, Heathrow cargo, and London Gateway, dense 3PL, retail, and parcel trunking demand.
DHL Supply Chain & DHL Freight
Retail, FMCG, and airport-linked distribution across Greater London and Kent.
Royal Mail Group
One of the UK's largest own-account HGV fleets, trunking and depot runs from SE hubs.
GXO Logistics
Contract logistics for grocers and general merchandise; major South East warehouse network.
Amazon Logistics
Fulfilment and line-haul around the capital and Thames corridor.
XPO Transport Solutions
National 3PL with significant London and South East trunking contracts.
Ocado Logistics
Grocery e-commerce fulfilment, high Class 1 demand on timed trunking.
Evri
Parcel line-haul and hub feeds, steady Class 1 and Class 2 shifts.
Tesco & Sainsbury's (own-account / 3PL)
Supermarket trunking from regional DCs into London and the Home Counties.
Names shown are established UK logistics and retail operators commonly recruiting HGV drivers in this area, not an exhaustive list or endorsement.
Training yards near London
Croydon Training Yard
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Dartford Theory & Practical Hub
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Enfield Central Depot
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Heathrow Heavy Vehicles Centre
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Upgrade to HGV pay
See what you could earn after training: new to HGV, or moving up to Class 1 for more from your licence. Figures are illustrative UK averages, not a job offer.
Class 1 in Other UK region
Other UK region: about £46,750 typical as Class 1; up to £68,000 with nights, trunking or overtime where applicable.
Typical HGV pay after upgrade
£46,750 / year
Range £35,500 to £58,000 on a standard contract
Possible top (extras)
£68,000 / year
Only if nights, trunking premiums or overtime apply. Not guaranteed basic pay.
Your HGV upgrade
+£28,750
vs now, at typical Class 1 pay of £46,750/yr. Top with extras: £68,000.
- Flexible finance plans
- No credit checks whatsoever
- Call to plan your upgrade route
Illustrative UK pay only. Typical figure is a standard contract; the top figure may include nights, trunking or overtime. Flexible finance plans. Confirm on a call.
Training in London, without the runaround
You should not have to fight DVLA forms on your own. We help book a local medical, get the paperwork moving, and put you one-to-one with an instructor near London.
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