Why Choose The LGV Training Company?
At The LGV Training Company, we offer high quality, great value HGV training in Gillingham.
With over 14 years of experience, boasting 500+ “Excellent” 5* Trustpilot reviews and high pass rates, our tailored training packages are designed to fit your needs.
If you’re looking to earn up to £50k a year, we’ll help to find you your perfect job in or around Gillingham, through our trusted recruitment process and partnerships – we’ll even re-write your CV for you.
Join thousands of satisfied customers who have excelled in their HGV driving careers.
Why train in Gillingham?
Gillingham, in the Medway towns of Kent, offers a mix of historic landmarks and green spaces that enrich HGV training routes with variety and character. Trainees might pass near the Royal Engineers Museum, housed at Brompton Barracks and showcasing military engineering history through vehicles, artillery, and interactive exhibits—offering a striking backdrop for urban driving segments. Nearby, the expansive Riverside Country Park, stretching alongside the River Medway with trails, mudflats, and marshland habitats, provides peaceful stretches perfect for low‑pressure rural driving practice. The Great Lines Heritage Park, including the historic Lower Lines Park or Admiral’s Gardens, features open earthworks, walking paths, and historic fortifications that can serve as visual landmarks when navigating quieter roads. Other training routes may pass Gillingham’s High Street and market area, where learners encounter local traffic patterns, shops, and community bustle—ideal for refining spatial awareness in semi-urban settings. These varied points of interest offer HGV trainees in Gillingham a rich blend of urban heritage, scenic nature, and community life to complement their practical driver training.
The Gillingham HGV training facility benefits from its proximity to Medway’s key industrial zones, such as the Medway City Estate and Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, which generate a steady flow of commercial vehicle traffic. This real-world freight activity gives trainees the opportunity to practise in active logistics environments, learning how to navigate around depots, handle tight access points, and operate safely alongside working hauliers. With direct links to major roads like the A2 and M2, the facility also provides access to regional transport routes, reinforcing Gillingham’s value as a practical training location for drivers entering the commercial haulage sector.
Diverse Range of Courses
We offer an extensive range of HGV Training courses targeted at different aspects of the HGV career path, ensuring we cater to all needs. Our HGV training courses include:
- Cat C+E or Class 1 Fast Track
- Cat C or Class 2 Training
- Category C1 Driver Training Courses
- Category C1+E
- Horsebox Driver Training
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) – Online Course
- HIAB Training
- ADR
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Experienced Instructors
Our Gillingham training centres are equipped with the high quality HGVs, to provide the best start to your training journey. Our instructors bring years of real-world experience and a passion for teaching, ensuring that our candidates receive both the knowledge and the practical skills they need to succeed. They know the test centre routes and will help you build confidence in the local area.
Tailored Training Programmes
We understand that each trainee has unique needs and learning paces. Our programmes are designed to be flexible, offering personalised training that take into account your individual goals and needs.
This approach ensures that everyone who enrols in our HGV Training in Gillingham feels supported and motivated throughout their journey.
Track Record of Success
Our pride comes from seeing our graduates excel in their driving careers. The feedback and success stories that flow back to us serve as a testament to the effectiveness of our training programmes. It’s not just about passing exams; it’s about shaping competent, confident, and responsible HGV drivers.
In choosing The LGV Training Company, you’re not just signing up for a course; you’re stepping into a partnership that’s dedicated to your success in the field of professional HGV driving.
The LGV Training Company Pass Protection
Embarking on a career as a professional HGV driver is a significant step. We understand the importance of choosing the right training partner. With The LGV Training Company by your side, you’re not just signing up for a course; you’re investing in your future. Our comprehensive approach ensures you’re well-prepared not only to pass your tests but to excel in your career.
Our pass protection provides you with one additional attempt at the practical, 3A reverse or 3B driving test. In addition to this you will receive 1-2 hours training before the additional test takes place. The additional benefits are also:
- Peace of mind during your initial test, knowing you have a second attempt waiting should you need it.
- Prioritised retest cutting down wait times out of the vehicle
- Reduced retest costs
