Immediate Openings: HGV Truck Drivers UK – Skilled-Worker Visa Sponsorship, Earn £45k/yr
The UK logistics sector is back on the hunt for international Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers. Brexit-fuelled shortages have never fully disappeared, and 2025 pay rates now comfortably clear the new £38,700 Skilled Worker visa threshold, making sponsorship both legal and attractive for haulage firms in every region.
If you hold a valid C+E licence and dream of earning up to £45,000 a year plus overtime, this is your moment to roll into Britain’s high-demand trucking market.
Benefits of Working as HGV Driver in the UK?
- Competitive Pay: Average truck-driver earnings now sit at £16.95 per hour (≈ £35k/yr), while long-haul routes and fuel-tanker work routinely top £45k before bonuses
- Guaranteed Visa Sponsorship: HGV drivers (SOC 8211) remain eligible for the Skilled Worker visa when offered the going-rate salary by a licensed sponsor. Relocation Packages: Many operators cover flights, the first month’s housing, and UK Driver CPC transfer fees.
- Overtime & Night-Out Allowances: Tachograph-regulated overtime pays time-and-a-half; night-out subsistence averages £25/night.
- Fast Route to Settlement: Five years on a Skilled Worker visa leads directly to Indefinite Leave to Remain.
Job Requirements
- Valid category C driving license
- Good and clean driving record
- HGV driving experience
- Customer service and administration skills
- Be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Able to accept criticism and work well under pressure
- Able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
- Able to operate and control equipment
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct daily walk-round safety inspections and defect reporting.
- Plan legal driving hours in line with UK & EU tachograph rules.
- Secure, transport, and off-load goods across domestic trunk routes or EU lanes.
- Complete e-PODs (electronic proof of delivery) via onboard telematics.
- Liaise with traffic planners to maximise load efficiency and minimise empty miles
- Ensure that loads are adequately secured
- Timely completion of paperwork
- Ensure basic routine maintenance such as oil change and brake checks
Top UK Employers Currently Sponsoring HGV Drivers
| Employer | Base | Sponsorship Perks |
| X Logistics Ltd | Bedford / Milton Keynes | Skilled-Worker COS, £500 flight voucher, £17.40–£18.46 ph |
| ForFarmers UK | Somerset & Devon | Class 2 grain haul, £45k package, relocation support |
| Quality Service Recruitment | Nottinghamshire | Class 1 pallet network, £16.25–£19.66 ph, fast-track visa |
| Royal Mail Group Contractors | Nationwide | Night trunk, Class 1, bonus-loaded Christmas peak |
| Supermarket Fleet Partners (Tesco / Sainsbury’s sub-contractors) | South East & Midlands | 4-on-4-off rota, subsidised CPC refreshers |
