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Professional HGV Driver Training Programme

Fast-track Your Drivers With Funded/Free Training

Introducing the Professional HGV Driver Training Programme

Fast-track your drivers. Strengthen your workforce. Unlock long-term value through government funded training.

SP Training’s Professional Driver Training Programme has been built from the ground up for today’s logistics employers. Designed to deliver high-quality, fully qualified drivers faster than ever before, this programme gives your business the edge when it comes to recruitment, retention, and results on the road.

Whether you need Rigid (CAT C) or Artic (CAT C+E) drivers, our tailored pathways – Urban Rigid Driver and LGV Artic Driver – can take new or existing staff from novice to fully licensed in as little as from as little as 2 months. From there, we continue to support their development through a training programme that fits the pace and pressure of your operation.

Quick links to licences in this category:

Urban Rigid Driver – CAT C / CAT C1 Large Goods Vehicle Driver C+E

Why it works

Our Professional Driver Training Programme is more than a route to a licence – it’s a fully managed, employer-focused solution that delivers measurable results. We work closely with you to understand your business needs, identify the right candidates, and guide them through every step of the journey – from initial application to final assessment. With structured mentoring, dedicated learning advisors, and real-world training from industry experts, your drivers gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to perform from day one – and stay with you for the long haul.

  • Fast licence acquisition – Your driver can be test-ready in 2 months
  • Flexible training options – individual pathways for Rigid or Artic drivers
  • Free or low contribution – Free for levy payer and £400 for non-levy payers
  • Improved retention – Programme drivers stay longer than others
  • End-to-end support – We manage everything, so you don’t have to

This isn’t just another training course. It’s a smart, strategic solution to long-standing driver shortages – and a powerful way to build a skilled, loyal driving team without the overheads of traditional recruitment or training.

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Urban Rigid Driver – CAT C / CAT C1

Get your team behind the wheel – fast.

The Urban Rigid Driver pathway is ideal for businesses needing local or regional delivery drivers who can navigate towns, cities, and tight logistics schedules. Whether you’re scaling up, replacing leavers, or building in-house capability, this CAT C / CAT C1 programme can deliver qualified drivers in just 2 months.

  • Licence achieved in 2 months – fast, focused training with minimal disruption
  • Flexible delivery – training fitting with your operational needs
  • Effective programme – streamlined, relevant and efficient delivery
  • Ideal for multi-drop, local transport, and all urban logistics operations

Your new driver learns the ropes while working – gaining confidence, building experience, and integrating into your team from day one. You get a dependable, loyal driver who’s trained to your standards and committed to your business.

Professional Driver Training Programme Factsheet

LGV Driver – CAT C+E (Artic)

Train the next generation of long-haul and trunking drivers.

If your operation relies on large goods vehicles or trunking between sites, the LGV Artic Driver (CAT C+E) pathway is built for you. It is designed to take new or existing staff through a structured, supported route into articulated vehicle driving – with licence acquisition in as little as 2 months.

  • From novice to CAT C+E licence in 2 months
  • Efficient programme focused on competence, compliance, safety, and professionalism
  • Perfect for long-distance, depot-to-depot and all bulk logistics operations

You’ll benefit from reduced recruitment costs, lower turnover, and greater operational stability – all backed by our expert training team and end-to-end support.

Professional Driver Training Programme Factsheet

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