Georgeb200:
Hello,I am currently with a HGV bootcamp doing my theory, before starting my C and C+E lessons. I am exited about starting my HGV journey, and as such I am exploring my long-term career options.
I know that for the first few months–or even years–my options will be limited, due to being inexperienced and thus not as attractive to companies. That said–after I’ve got some experience under my belt–im hoping to upgrade my skills by working towards one of the specialisms in the industry. The two that I am most aware of is the ADR license–of which I believe there are 9 sub-classes; and the HIAB license. I am just wondering if either of the two is considered a better option; particularly in terms of the hourly wage that it commands, but also other factors.
Would appreciate any info on the matter.
George
Hi George, congratulations on getting on the boot camp!
I drove fuel bowsers air side in the RAF but not as a civilian and its interesting work.
As part of CPC I did the ADR course, you do 7 of the 9 as explosives and radio active are separate courses. The people I met on the course were split, half did not want the ADR licence because they didnt like the work but their firms put them forward and the rest were doing well out of it earning around £750 a week net. There was one guy who collected domestic clinical waste (Cancer drug leftovers etc), he was on £27/hour as an owner Transit Van driver so there is money to be made but more generally I don’t think it gives much more pay than general haulage!