Potential earnings
£43,898.87
Job holders in this unit group drive other transport vehicles in roles.
Main tasks
- Undertakes minor repairs and notifies supervisor of any mechanical faults.
- Maintains records of journey times, mileage and hours worked.
- Checks tyres, brakes, lights, oil, water and fuel levels and general condition of the vehicle.
- Drives vehicle to destination in accordance with schedule.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£27,385.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 16% |
| Level 1 | 23% |
| Level 2 | 24% |
| Level 3 | 21% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 6% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 7% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 2% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
