The city of Nottingham is located in the English East Midlands, and its metropolitan population of around 650,000 makes it one of the largest cities in the UK. The wider county of Nottinghamshire include the towns of Mansfield and Newark.
This area of the UK has a rich tradition of industry that stretches back over 200 years, and its industrial heritage means there are still a wide range of driving jobs available in the area. With several heavy industries nearby, haulage plays a large role in Nottinghamshire, and candidates with full HGV licences have a number of employment opportunities. However, the urban areas of the country are currently struggling with relatively high levels of unemployment, so competition for these jobs is fierce.
The area is also home to several driving schools, local bus companies and regionally-based courier firms which are always on the look out for drivers with a track-record of steady employment. Mercedes, Rolls-Royce and Toyota all have large production facilities in the area, and many recruitment agencies have driving vacancies with these companies or other firms in the associated supply chain.
HGV drivers in Nottinghamshire can expect to receive a salary of between £25,000 and £45,000. Passenger vehicle drivers working for local bus companies can earn between £18,000 and £28,000 per year, and driving instructors have the opportunity to earn in excess of £30,000 per year.