HGV Class 1 Training in Enfield
HGV Class 1 (Category C+E) - Articulated Truck Training for learners across Enfield. One-to-one training in a full-size vehicle, your D4 medical booked near you, and introductions to our employer network once you pass.
Course Overview & local Relevance
Your Class 1 training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle and planned around your DVSA test. For learners in Enfield, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Enfield has the second-largest stock of industrial space in London, with Strategic Industrial Locations in the Lee Valley and at Southbury. The borough has access to the M25, the A406 North Circular and the A10, and the old Hertford Road (A1010) runs through it.
Category C+E (Class 1) is the ultimate HGV qualification. As a Class 1 driver, you'll be operating heavy articulated lorries up to 44 tonnes. This course is perfect for those seeking the highest earning potential in the industry and the freedom of long-haul driving. We specialise in fast-track Class 2 to Class 1 upgrades as well as direct-to-Class 1 pathways.
We support Class 1 learners across Enfield Town, Edmonton, Ponders End, Enfield Lock, Southgate, Palmers Green and the wider Greater London area.
Your Pathway in Enfield
Medical & Provisional
We book your D4 medical locally and manage your DVLA paperwork.
Theory & Hazard Perception
Master the exams using our AI-powered Learning Hub and mock tests.
Practical Training
Get behind the wheel with our expert instructors on modern automatic fleets.
The Jobs Hub
Pass your test and instantly unlock roles with our network partners across Kent, the South East and nationally.
Class 1 Training in Enfield - FAQs
Q: Where will I train if I live in Enfield?
With an approved partner school local to the area, one-to-one in a full-size vehicle, so there is no need to travel to our Kent centre. Your training centre, test centre, dates and full price are confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Q: Where is the lorry test centre in Enfield?
Enfield (Brancroft Way) in Brimsdown tests lorries and buses and is about 3 miles by road from Enfield Town. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 1,992 lorry tests there. Car tests are at a separate centre, Enfield (Innova Business Park). Your test centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Q: What work is there for lorry and bus drivers in Enfield?
Enfield has the second-largest stock of industrial space in London, with Strategic Industrial Locations in the Lee Valley and at Southbury, and Edmonton has the Eley Industrial Estate and the EcoPark waste site. Arriva London runs bus garages at Enfield and Edmonton. We offer introductions to our employer network once you pass.
Q: Can I go straight from a car licence to a Class 1 (C+E) licence?
Yes. Following the 2021 DVSA rule changes, you no longer need to pass your Class 2 (Rigid) test first. If you hold a valid UK car licence (Category B) and are over 18, you can fast-track straight to your Class 1 (C+E) articulated licence, saving you time and money.
Q: What is the difference between an HGV Class 1 and Class 2 licence?
A Class 1 (Category C+E) licence allows you to drive articulated lorries (drawbar or articulated vehicles) up to 44 tonnes. A Class 2 (Category C) licence restricts you to driving rigid vehicles over 3,500kg. Class 1 is the highest qualification and typically offers higher earning potential and long-haul opportunities.
Q: What is the Driver CPC and is it included?
The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a legal requirement for anyone driving an HGV for commercial use. Your training with the HGV Training Hub includes comprehensive preparation for your Initial CPC (Modules 2 and 4), ensuring you are completely road-legal and ready to be hired the day you pass.
Q: How much can I earn as a newly qualified Class 1 driver?
The logistics industry is facing a severe shortage of qualified drivers, pushing wages up. Newly qualified Class 1 drivers can expect starting salaries between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on the region and shift patterns. Drivers willing to do "tramping" (overnight stays) or weekend shifts can earn upwards of £50,000+.
Q: How difficult is the DVSA HGV medical (D4)?
The D4 medical is a standard health check to ensure you are fit to drive heavy vehicles. It includes an eye test, blood pressure check, and a review of your medical history. As part of our service, our Concierge team books this locally for you, removing the stress of finding an approved physician.
Q: Are the training vehicles manual or automatic, and how does it affect my licence?
Our entire training fleet uses modern automatic gearboxes, allowing you to focus on road positioning and reversing manoeuvres rather than shifting gears. Under current DVLA rules, passing your HGV test in an automatic still grants you the full entitlement to drive manual HGVs professionally.
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Class 1 (Artic) in Enfield: the local picture
With the M25, the A406 North Circular and the A10 all reachable from the borough, Class 1 (C+E) is the licence for articulated work out of Enfield's Lee Valley industrial land, where lorries over 12 tonnes also need a TfL HGV Safety Permit.
Where you take the test
Enfield (Brancroft Way), about 3 miles by road. The lorry and bus test centre is in Brimsdown, and the next nearest is Yeading (London), about 21 miles by road. Your test centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Enfield
Enfield learners train one-to-one with an approved partner school local to the area rather than travelling to our Kent centre, and the training centre is confirmed in writing before you pay.
The roads you will be working
The M25, the A406 North Circular, the A10 Great Cambridge Road and the old Hertford Road (A1010).
Who is hiring near Enfield
Enfield has the second-largest stock of industrial space in London, with Strategic Industrial Locations in the Lee Valley and at Southbury, and Arriva London runs bus garages at Enfield and Edmonton.
What Enfield learners get
- Test Centre in Brimsdown: Enfield (Brancroft Way) tests lorries and buses and is about 3 miles by road from Enfield Town.
- Local Partner School: One-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school local to the area.
- No Surprises on Price: Training centre, test centre, dates and full all-in price confirmed in writing before you pay.
- D4 Medical Booked: On the Full Package we book your medical at an approved clinic near your Enfield home.
How far is the test centre from Enfield?
Your practical is at Enfield (Brancroft Way), about 3 miles by road. Enfield learners train one-to-one with an approved partner school local to the area rather than travelling to our Kent centre, and the training centre is confirmed in writing before you pay. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of Greater London?
Learners come to us from Enfield Town, Edmonton, Ponders End, Enfield Lock, Southgate, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Bush Hill Park, Cockfosters. If you are just outside that list, call 01634 907 229 and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right school for you.
Enfield has the second-largest stock of industrial space in London, with Strategic Industrial Locations in the Lee Valley and at Southbury. The borough has access to the M25, the A406 North Circular and the A10, and the old Hertford Road (A1010) runs through it. It also has its own DVSA lorry and bus test centre, Enfield (Brancroft Way) in Brimsdown, about 3 miles by road from Enfield Town; the next nearest, Yeading (London), is about 21 miles away. Car tests use a separate centre, Enfield (Innova Business Park). Edmonton EcoPark, sized for household waste from seven north London boroughs, is in the borough too. You train one-to-one with an approved partner school local to the area, and we confirm the training centre, test centre, dates and full price in writing before you pay.
Towns and villages around Enfield we train drivers from
Enfield Town, Brimsdown, Ponders End, Enfield Lock, Southgate, Palmers Green, Winchmore Hill, Bush Hill Park, Cockfosters, Edmonton, Edmonton Green and the surrounding villages. If your postcode is not on that list it almost certainly still works: call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm in a minute.