HGV Training in Faversham

HGV Training in Faversham

GS Driver Training is proud to offer comprehensive HGV training to aspiring drivers from Faversham, Kent, and the surrounding areas. Our DVSA-approved training school, based at Dunsfold Aerodrome, provides top-tier instruction to help you achieve your HGV licence. While Faversham offers a charming Kentish setting, the journey to our state-of-the-art training facility in Surrey is a manageable one, typically taking around 1 hour 38 minutes to cover the 82.9 miles via the M23, ensuring you can access the best training available.

HGV Courses Available from Faversham

We offer a full range of HGV training courses designed to meet various needs, all of which include the essential DVSA practical test. Our popular courses for drivers from Faversham 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

Each course is structured to provide you with the knowledge and practical skills required to pass your test and embark on a successful HGV driving career.

Getting to Our Training Centre from Faversham

Travelling from Faversham to Dunsfold Aerodrome, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TB is a straightforward journey. You will typically start by taking the M2 via South Rd/B2040, B2041, and Ashford Rd/A251. Continue on the M2 until you reach the exit for the A249 (Sittingbourne Rd). From there, you will merge onto the M20 at Penenden Heath, Maidstone. Follow the M20, then take the M26, M25, and M23 until you reach the A264 in West Sussex (taking exit 11 from the M23). Finally, continue on the A264 until you reach your destination at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey. This route is generally the quickest, taking approximately 1 hour 38 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

The Guildford DVSA Test Centre

Your DVSA practical test will be conducted at the Guildford test centre, located at Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford GU1 1SA. This centre is well-known for its varied test routes, which include specific challenges designed to assess your driving proficiency. A notable section is the Wych Hill Lane uphill start, where you will encounter a stop sign at the top and be required to perform a hill start at the second telegraph post on the way down. Additionally, the test routes often incorporate sections of the A3 dual carriageway, demanding confident and safe driving at higher speeds.

HGV Job Market in Faversham

Faversham and the wider Kent area offer a robust and growing HGV job market, providing excellent opportunities for newly qualified drivers. The region benefits from its strategic location with good access to major road networks, including the M2 and A2, facilitating logistics and distribution. Local companies such as Young Brothers Transport, located near Faversham and adjacent to the A299 and M2, are key players in the haulage sector. Brackfield Shipping at Waterham Business Park and Melia Line also contribute to the local logistics landscape, offering various transport services. The Eurocentre Business Park in Faversham provides a hub for light industrial and commercial activities, further increasing the demand for skilled HGV drivers. Many roles for Class 1 and Class 2 drivers are regularly advertised in Faversham and nearby Sittingbourne, including positions at Kemsley Paper Mill.