Expert HGV Training Liverpool

HGVTN have two main training centres located within 40 minutes of Liverpool city centre.

Our Liverpool centre is a short walk from Moorgate train station, Liverpool Lime Street station and a choice of bus stations – making it perfect for those who want to commute into the centre to begin their practical training. While our Widnes centre is near the Mersey Gateway Bridge and the A533 and is slightly harder to reach on public transport.

With over 50 locations across England, Wales and Scotland, here at HGV Training Network we are guaranteed to have a training centre near you.

Browse the full list of our locations or contact us if you’d like more information on a particular location, including a full address.

It can be difficult to define how long it takes to retrain as an HGV or LGV driver because it really depends on how much experience you have and where you are up to in your training journey. The exact amount of time will vary from person to person.

For trainees who only need to complete their practical training and tests, it could take just 5 days to start their new career as an HGV driver. Trainees starting afresh should expect to spend around a month retraining – which compared to other professions is still incredibly quick!

Here at HGVTN, we have the expertise to work with trainee drivers of all experience levels and can offer the support and expertise you need to get out on the open road as soon as possible.

To find out if HGV training in Liverpool is right for you, call or email us today at contact@hgvtrainingnetwork.com.  Our friendly advisors can answer any questions you may have and, if you’re ready, start the process for you.

As each service from the HGV Training Network is completely bespoke, you will need to provide more information before we can give you a quote for HGV or LGV driver training in Liverpool.

The reasons for this are:

1.     Every learner has a range of previous driving qualifications
2.     Every learner will have different experience levels

We, therefore, can’t give a generalised price breakdown, as these factors mean that one training program can be completely different from another.

To find out how much you can expect to pay and receive a personalised, no-obligation quote for HGV driver training across the UK, get in touch today!

While the vast majority of our learners go on to enjoy long, fulfilling careers driving LGVs or HGVs, not everyone opts for this as their final career.

Your HGV license allows you to explore a range of possible careers, including driving:

•       Ambulances and fire engines
•       Horseboxes
•       Refuse or recycling lorries
•       HIABs – lorry-mounted crane or lorry loader
•       PCVs – Passenger Carrying Vehicles, such as coaches or buses
•       ADR training in Liverpool – Ideal for those looking to work in construction

Many of these driving jobs can be with private companies, or with national infrastructure like the NHS or Fire Service and come with a wide range of benefits for drivers – alongside a great salary.

Within LGV and HGV driving, there is also a range of options for career progression, including larger vehicles or becoming a dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver. When in this position, you will be qualified to drive goods that may be flammable, toxic, or radioactive – making it a potentially very exciting career. Additionally, if you’re looking to take on roles in construction you may want to consider HIAB training in Liverpool.

To see where HGV driving could take you, reach out to our friendly team today. You can email us today at contact@hgvtrainingnetwork.com or fill in our enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

With HGV training in Liverpool, you have a choice of three sizes of vehicles and three corresponding licenses. These include:

•       7.5 Ton Cat C1 licence – for rigid vehicles weighing up to 7.5 tonnes, sometimes referred to as final mile lorries. Also ideal for ambulances and horsebox drivers.
•       Class 2 Cat C licence – for vehicles over 7.5 tonnes with rigid bases that do not exceed 32T. These lorries are best for driving in cities and towns and will qualify those looking to drive fire engines or bin lorries.
•       Class 1 Cat C + E licence – for those wishing to drive the largest vehicles on the road, this licence covers all vehicles up to 44 tonnes with a detachable trailer. The HGVs are usually used for longer haul, motorway routes.

For more information about which vehicle training is best for you, simply call or email us today at contact@hgvtrainingnetwork.com. Our friendly advisors will gladly discuss your options and career plans to help you make a final decision.

Due to their sheer size and the intimidation factor that comes from HGV, many people assume they will be very tricky to drive.

But that’s why we’re here. Our HGV driver training equips you with the confidence and skills needed to handle articulated vehicles that are considerably wider, taller and longer than domestic vehicles – so once you have that down, (and some HGV-specific skills related to loading and unloading) you’ll be good to go.

If they were more difficult to handle, your practical training would take much longer than 5 days to complete – so try not to be overwhelmed before you get behind the wheel.

For more information about HGV driving in practice, call or email us today at contact@hgvtrainingnetwork.com. Our friendly advisors can answer any question you may have and start the process for you at your local training centre.