Career development
Driving & logistics
Mid-term pay, train fast
All careers
HGV/LGV Lorry Driver
Higher mid-term pay, fast to train, English reading the real hurdle.
- Time
- 4–8 weeks
- Cost
- £1400–3300
- English
- Basic everyday
PCV Bus & Coach Driver
Often free via employer-sponsored training, friendlier to new drivers than HGV.
- Time
- 6–8 weeks
- Cost
- £0–3500
- English
- Basic everyday
Private Hire & Taxi Driver
The strongest self-employed driving route, but with the highest English bar.
- Time
- 1–3 months
- Cost
- £300–700
- English
- Fluent
CILT Membership (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
UK professional membership for logistics and transport, good for moving into office and management roles.
- Time
- 1–12 months
- Cost
- £195–2500
- English
- Conversational
Approved Driving Instructor (ADI, DVSA)
Teach people to drive and run your own business, once you pass three tough DVSA exams.
- Time
- 6–18 months
- Cost
- £800–5000
- English
- Fluent