I’m looking to do my Class 1 soon and will be hoping to get over £40k and keep the 4 on 4 off that I currently do driving Class 2.
Might seem optimistic but I won’t need to jump at the first opportunity as I make £38k on the rigids.
If I can offer you any advice at all, it’s find a job that pays enough without having to do overtime. Don’t be tempted by the numerous “up to £50k” type jobs which expect you to max your hours and drop in an extra day, which will also include every bank holiday for good measure.
In fact, it’s probably better to swerve most salaried jobs as £40k broken down into an hourly rate, is pitiful when you are putting 60-70 hours in. £10.98 - £12.92 to be exact.