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HGV Training in Manchester & the North West
Firms around Greater Manchester are taking on HGV drivers. Class 1 work is common if you want the extra money. Qualified drivers in this region commonly earn up to £34,000 to £56,000. Use the upgrade calculator below, then call for your local route.
Who hires HGV drivers in Manchester & the North West?
Greater Manchester is the largest logistics market outside London (M60/M62). Trafford Park, Warrington, and Liverpool port feeds keep Class 1 demand high. After training, many graduates target contracts with operators like these. Call us to match your licence goal to local demand.
Largest logistics employers near Manchester & the North West
Greater Manchester is the largest logistics market outside London (M60/M62). Trafford Park, Warrington, and Liverpool port feeds keep Class 1 demand high.
GXO / Clipper Logistics
Retail and e-commerce fulfilment, flagship North West distribution centres.
DHL Supply Chain
Trafford Park and North West DC network, trunking to Scotland and the Midlands.
Amazon & Kuehne+Nagel
Fulfilment and inbound line-haul across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Royal Mail
North West mail and parcel trunking, large own-account fleet.
XPO Transport Solutions
Growing UK truck fleet, regional trunking and dedicated retail routes.
Bowker Transport
Preston, Knowsley & Rochdale, family haulier with Class 1 and pallet network work.
HPH Group
Preston-headquartered national haulier with North West depots.
Bibby Distribution
Bolton-based 3PL. FMCG and industrial distribution.
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 Manchester & the North West
Trafford Park Logistics Base
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Salford Professional Training Ground
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Stockport Hub
Modern lorries and a local instructor. We confirm the exact yard on the phone.
Local trainingOpen for bookings
Oldham Heavy Vehicles Yard
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 Manchester & the North West, 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 Manchester & the North West.
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