Returning to HGV Driving

I’m a bit different to you, I actually got my hgv licence in 2007 as a resettlement course when I left the army. I never actually did the job for a living.
Also I only did 6 years in the army.
I joined a national bus company in 2013 but am looking to move over on hgvs. If it comes to it ,I’ll do a refresher course. I also never used a tacho.

Depending on where you are, some companies might take you on and give you training including the cpc. Otherwise do it yourself and atleast you have that bit done.