Your route to a career as an HGV Driver
According to the RHA the average age of today’s UK HGV driver is 57 years. 35,000 HGV drivers are due to retire within the next five years and it’s estimated only 17,000 will join the industry.
One of the key reasons why there is a national shortage is the entry costs. Undertaking HGV training and gaining a licence can set you back around £4-5K. Here’s where CTS comes in – our ‘grow your own’ initiative helps develop a very particular style of HGV driver – highly suited to the specialist work undertaken by CTS. For the right candidates, our Driver Academy will fully fund the cost of the HGV training and licence.*
Headed by our qualified Driver Assessor, Colin Angus, CTS will take on a limited number of well-vetted entry level candidates each year and train them to HGV1, from scratch.
From the onset you will be employed by CTS, working on average 55 hours Monday to Friday, plus occasional weekends as part of a rota and as business needs dictate. During your working day, initially driving small vans, you will also undertake flexible training, tailored to your needs.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Full driving license held for at least 12 months (no current DD/DR/TT points/disqualifications)
Applicants must live within a 30-mile radius of CTS premises
Security vetting is a requirement for all roles at CTS and any offers of employment are made subject to obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide proof of 5 years’ UK residency
We work hard to ensure our delivery of services and solutions are aligned with CTS’ founding values: excellence, adaptability, strategic focus and integrity.
As a forward thinking company we continue to expand our core services and accreditations to ensure we offer a comprehensive service to our customers.
A 3PL company: our main services comprise road, air and sea freight as well as secure warehousing and screening services. In addition, CTS also project manages complicated international moves for UK and overseas government departments, holds Regulated Agent status and is a member of the IATA (International Air Transport Association).
CTS is licensed to store UN Classes 1.3 and 1.4 explosives
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43 Easter Park
Silchester
Reading
Berkshire
RG7 2PQ
Tel: +44 (0) 118 970 0179
Fax: +44 (0) 118 970 0050