Class 1 or Class 2 HGV licence training
Late deliveries? Rising transport costs? Struggling to recruit HGV drivers?
Develop your own qualified HGV drivers through funded apprenticeships with Empentis.
In the furniture, kitchen and home improvement industry, your reputation depends on delivering on time.
Whether you're supplying kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, furniture or large home improvement products, delayed deliveries can lead to unhappy customers, costly rescheduling, delayed installations and lost business.
Rather than competing for the same shrinking pool of qualified HGV drivers, why not develop the people who already know your business?
At Empentis, we're proud to be Helping Britain's Retail & Home Improvement Industry Keep Moving by supporting furniture retailers, kitchen suppliers, manufacturers and distribution businesses to upskill their existing workforce through funded HGV Driver Apprenticeships.
Your upskilling journey starts here.
Overview
Government
Funded
8 Month
Duration
Full
Qualification
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Learner becomes fully qualified and gains their Class 1 or Class 2 licence
Delivered by an industry-leading training provider
Flexible learning schedule
Government-funded with zero cost to the learner
Includes medical checks, theory & hazard perception, CPC, practical driver training and test
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Be aged 16+
Have 5 GCSE’s
English and Maths grade above C/4
Your next HGV driver could already work for you…
Think about the people already working in your business...
Warehouse operatives
Delivery assistants
Installers and fitters
Yard and distribution staff
Customer delivery teams
They already understand your products, your customers and the importance of delivering exceptional service.
Instead of spending time and money recruiting externally, give your existing team the opportunity to gain their Class 1 (C+E) or Class 2 (C/C1) HGV licence through a fully funded apprenticeship.
Through the apprenticeship programme, eligible employers can access the same training at no additional training cost, helping your business to:
Commercial HGV licence training typically costs £3,000+ per employee.
With an ageing workforce and continued driver shortages, now is the time to put your Plan B, C and D in place.
Why invest in your existing workforce?
Reduce recruitment and agency costs
Improve delivery reliability
Reduce failed or delayed deliveries
Improve customer satisfaction
Create career progression opportunities
Increase staff retention
Build a more flexible workforce
Support future business growth g
Our apprenticeship programmes include:
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HGV licence training
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Medical assessment
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Theory and hazard perception training and tests
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Practical driver training and driving test
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Dedicated tutor support throughout
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Flexible delivery around your business and delivery schedules
Most learners achieve their HGV licence during the programme while continuing to complete the apprenticeship.
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Why choose Empentis?
At Empentis, we understand that every successful delivery protects your reputation.
We work with retailers, manufacturers and distribution businesses to develop skilled HGV drivers from within their existing workforce, helping employers reduce recruitment challenges while improving operational resilience.
Our experienced team manages the apprenticeship from enrolment through to completion, making the process simple and minimising disruption to your business.
Deliver more. Spend less. Future-proof your workforce.
The businesses that succeed tomorrow won't simply be the ones recruiting HGV drivers, they'll be the ones developing them.
With fully funded training, dedicated support and minimal disruption to your business... the real question is, why wouldn't you?
Ready to get started?