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Truck and HGV driver jobs in UK and Australia

This is one of the most heavily searched sponsorship categories and one of the most misrepresented. Before anything else: verify the occupation code yourself, because a large share of the adverts in this space are not describing a route that exists.

Where to look Start a CV

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Which routes are open

Status reflects the official position at the time of writing. Rules change often — follow each link and confirm before you act on it.

  • UK Skilled Worker visa — HGV driver

    Verify first

    Sources conflict and the position has changed more than once. Most current guidance indicates large goods vehicle driving (SOC 8211) is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Treat any advert claiming otherwise as unverified until you have checked the official list yourself.

    Check the official source

  • Australia Skills in Demand (subclass 482)

    Verify first

    Truck driving has appeared on and off Australian occupation lists and varies by state nomination. Confirm against the current Core Skills Occupation List before committing time or money.

    Check the official source

What you need before applying

  • UK: Category C or C+E licence, Driver CPC, and a digital tachograph card. Foreign licences generally require exchange or retesting.
  • Australia: a state-issued Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination licence; overseas licences usually need conversion.
  • Clean driving record documentation from your home licensing authority.

Where to find the jobs

Go to these directly. Applying at the source beats applying through a reposting aggregator, and the official registers let you verify an employer before you commit anything.

What your truck and hgv driver CV must show

  • Lead with licence categories, endorsements and years held — this is the first filter.
  • State vehicle types and routes: rigid, artic, tanker, long-haul, international.
  • Include safety record, telematics scores and any incident-free mileage you can evidence.
  • Be explicit about which licences you hold versus which you would need to convert.

Write it now. Open the customer service representative example in the builder and replace the details with your own. It saves in your browser — no account, nothing uploaded.

Truck and HGV driver in UK and Australia — FAQ

Why do so many sites advertise HGV sponsorship?

Because the search volume is high and the content is cheap to produce. A large share of those pages are monetised by ads or lead capture and are not describing a verified route. Check the official occupation list before acting on any of them.

Can I drive in the UK on my home licence?

Visitors can in limited circumstances, but working as a professional driver requires a UK licence, Driver CPC and a tachograph card. Plan for conversion time.

Is anyone legitimately recruiting overseas drivers?

Occasionally, through routes other than standard skilled work sponsorship, and usually for specialised vehicles. If an offer cannot be matched to a named employer on the official sponsor register, do not pay for it.

What should I do if an agency asks for a fee?

Stop. In both the UK and Australia it is the employer who pays to sponsor, and charging a worker for a job offer or a certificate of sponsorship is unlawful. Verify the employer on the official sponsor register and report anyone demanding payment.

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