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HGV/Coach Driver Academy

Fast track your way to a new career as a HGV/Coach Driver

Are you living in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough and interested in a new career? Then apply for our fully funded HGV/Coach Training and Employment Academy and gain a HGV licence (Class 1 or Class 2) or coach licence and a guaranteed job interview with a local company.

Maybe you are a local employer with vacancies, let us help you to fill these job posts!

E. academy@people-1st.co.uk

More Information

Who can apply?
Candidates must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Be a resident of the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough
- A minimum of 5 years driving experience
- Hold a full driving licence (paper and card needed to gain a HGV provisional licence to start training)
- Be either unemployed, under-employed (16 hours per week or less) or be at risk of redundancy
- Be willing to undertake a medical exam.
How to apply

Register your interest in the Antrim and Newtownabbey HGV/Coach Training and Employment Academy by E. academy@people-1st.co.uk

Applications will close on Monday 9 February 2026.

Applicants must be fully flexible for up to 16 weeks after this date if successful.
For Local Businesses

If you are a company with vacancies or are interested in supporting the programme, E. academy@people-1st.co.uk or  skills @antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk