HGV Training in Chatham

HGV Training in Chatham

GS Driver Training is proud to offer comprehensive HGV training to aspiring and experienced drivers from Chatham, Kent. Located at the historic Dunsfold Aerodrome in Cranleigh, Surrey, our state-of-the-art training facility is easily accessible from Chatham, with an estimated travel time of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes (around 70 miles). We understand the commitment required for professional driver training, and our programs are designed to provide you with the skills and qualifications needed for a successful career in the haulage industry.

HGV Courses Available from Chatham

We offer a full range of DVSA-approved HGV training courses, all designed to equip you with the necessary licenses and certifications. Our popular courses include:

• Cat C (Class 2) Training: From £1,395
• Cat C+E (Class 1) Training: From £895
• C1 Training: From £875
• D1 Training: From £875
• Driver CPC Training: From £65 per module

All our practical training courses include the DVSA test fee, ensuring a straightforward path to your new qualification. We have been recognised as the Best HGV Training Company for seven consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence and high pass rates.

Getting to Our Training Centre from Chatham

Travelling from Chatham to our training centre at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TB is a direct journey. You will typically start by getting onto the M20 in Kent from Maidstone Road and the A229. Continue on the M20, then take the M26, M25, and M23 southbound. From the M23, take exit 11 onto the A264. Continue on the A264, following signs towards Cranleigh and Dunsfold Aerodrome. The journey offers a good mix of motorway and A-road driving, preparing you for various road conditions.

The Guildford DVSA Test Centre

Your practical HGV test will be conducted at the Guildford DVSA Test Centre, located at Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford GU1 1SA. This test centre is well-known for its varied test routes, which include urban driving and sections of the A3 dual carriageway. A particular feature of the Guildford test area is the uphill start on Wych Hill Lane, where a stop sign at the top often requires a hill start, and a second hill start is typically required at the 2nd telegraph post on the way down. Our instructors are highly familiar with these routes and will ensure you are thoroughly prepared for all aspects of the test.

HGV Job Market in Chatham

Chatham, situated in the Medway area of Kent, offers a robust and growing HGV job market. Its strategic location with excellent road links, including the M2 and A2, makes it a key logistics hub. Local industrial estates such as Pier Road Industrial Estate and Lordswood Industrial Estate provide numerous opportunities for HGV drivers in distribution, warehousing, and general haulage. The proximity to the Port of Sheerness and other major commercial centres in Kent further enhances the demand for qualified drivers, with companies regularly seeking Cat C and Cat C+E licensed professionals.