SOC 2020 · 8211
Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers
Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations from
Skilled Worker
Not eligible
No Skilled Worker route through this code.
Salary floor
£41,700
The higher of the going rate and the general threshold.
Shortage lists
Not listed
This code is on neither the Immigration Salary List nor the Temporary Shortage List.
What this occupation actually pays
ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, full-time gross annual pay.
- UK pay for this occupation
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £28,253 |
| 25th | £33,749 |
| 50th | £39,905 |
| 75th | £46,679 |
| 90th | £53,128 |
| Region | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK 2025 | £28,253 | £33,749 | £39,905 | £46,679 | £53,128 |
| East 2025 | — | — | £40,954 | — | — |
| East Midlands 2025 | — | — | £41,045 | — | — |
| London 2025 | — | — | £44,183 | — | — |
| North East 2025 | — | — | £37,746 |
Job titles in this code
What the work involves
HGV and LGV drivers collect, transport and deliver goods in rigid vehicles over 7.5 tonnes, articulated lorries and lorries pulling trailers.
Typical tasks
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.