Gordon Springate Ltd

Gordon Springate Ltd Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springate are the leading driving school in Kent providing professional, friendly and affordable Driver Training.

We provide training for LGV Cat C1,C and C+E/PCV (Coach/Bus), B=E (Car & Trailer), CPC, HIAB, EFAW & ADR Established in 1979 we at Gordon Springates have been the leading driving school in Kent, providing a professional, friendly and affordable LGV/HGV training. We will organise everything for you from your theory test through to your driver training to help you gain your LGV/HGV licence. For over

32 years Gordon Springate and his friendly team have been successfully instructing at the Kent County Showground in Maidstone, Kent. Our training facilities are second to none with a full sized manoevering and shunting area on site, which replicates that of the test centre. We also provide training for PCV (Coach/Bus), B+E (Car & Trailer), Driver CPC and HIAB. Please feel free to give us a call on: 01622 736803 for your FREE no obligation assessment. Opening times 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday or email: [email protected]

🚛 START YOUR SUMMER WITH A NEW CAREER! ☀️Only 2 training spaces available for the week commencing 20th July!Whether you'...
19/06/2026

🚛 START YOUR SUMMER WITH A NEW CAREER! ☀️

Only 2 training spaces available for the week commencing 20th July!

Whether you're looking to:
✅ Gain your LGV (HGV) licence and start a new career
✅ Upgrade your current licence
✅ Add a PCV (Bus & Coach) qualification
✅ Take advantage of our excellent summer availability

Now is the perfect time to get on the road towards a rewarding career in professional driving.

📍 Gordon Springate Transport Training Centre Ltd
Detling, Maidstone

📞 Call today to secure your place:
01622 736803

Don't miss out – book now and make this summer the start of your next career move!

🚛 ADR Driver Training – Course in Full Swing! 🚛Our latest ADR course is currently underway, with drivers gaining the qua...
16/06/2026

🚛 ADR Driver Training – Course in Full Swing! 🚛

Our latest ADR course is currently underway, with drivers gaining the qualifications needed to safely transport dangerous goods by road.

What does an ADR course entail?
✅ Core ADR regulations and legal responsibilities
✅ Classification of dangerous goods
✅ Packaging, labelling, and documentation requirements
✅ Vehicle equipment and safety procedures
✅ Emergency actions and incident response
✅ Practical knowledge for transporting hazardous materials safely and compliantly

Whether you're looking to start transporting dangerous goods or renew your existing qualification, ADR certification is an essential requirement for professional drivers.

📅 Next Available Course:
Week Commencing Monday 24th August

Secure your place today and invest in your professional development.

📍Gordon Springate Ltd
☎️Tel: 01622 736803
✉️ [email protected]

🚜 Ready to boost your skills and career opportunities?Join us for our 4-Day B1 Counterbalance Forklift Novice Course and...
12/06/2026

🚜 Ready to boost your skills and career opportunities?

Join us for our 4-Day B1 Counterbalance Forklift Novice Course and gain the knowledge and practical training needed to operate safely and confidently.

✅ Expert instruction
✅ Hands-on training
✅ Recognised Certification

📅 Limited spaces available – book your place today!

🚑 First Aid at Work vs Emergency First Aid at Work – What's the Difference? 🚑Being trained in first aid can make all the...
11/06/2026

🚑 First Aid at Work vs Emergency First Aid at Work – What's the Difference? 🚑

Being trained in first aid can make all the difference when an accident or medical emergency happens in the workplace. But which course is right for you or your team?

✅ Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) – 1 Day Course
Ideal for low-risk workplaces or nominated first aiders.

You'll learn how to:
• Assess an emergency situation safely
• Provide CPR and use an AED (defibrillator)
• Help an unconscious casualty
• Deal with choking
• Manage minor injuries and wounds
• Recognise and respond to shock
• Handle seizures and other common medical emergencies

✅ First Aid at Work (FAW) – 3 Day Course
Designed for higher-risk workplaces or those requiring comprehensive first aid cover.

You'll learn everything included in EFAW, plus:
• Managing a wide range of workplace injuries
• Fractures, sprains and strains
• Head, spinal and chest injuries
• Burns and scalds
• Eye injuries
• Poisoning and anaphylaxis
• Major illnesses including heart attack, stroke and diabetes-related emergencies
• Recording incidents and responsibilities of a workplace first aider

💡 Both courses provide practical, hands-on training that gives you the confidence to act quickly when it matters most.

Get in touch to discuss which course best suits your workplace requirements.

☎️01622 736803
📨[email protected]

08/06/2026

🚛 ADR Driver Training Courses – Places Still Available! 🚛

Want to transport dangerous goods legally and expand your driving opportunities? Our ADR courses provide the essential qualification required for drivers carrying hazardous materials by road.

📅 Week commencing Monday 15th June
📅 Week commencing Monday 24th August

During the course, you'll learn:

✅ ADR regulations and driver responsibilities
✅ Safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods
✅ Emergency procedures and incident management
✅ Hazard identification and risk awareness
✅ Vehicle and documentation requirements
✅ Practical guidance from experienced industry trainers

The course includes the required assessments to gain or renew your ADR qualification and is suitable for both new and existing professional drivers.

📍 Gordon Springate Transport Training Centre
☎️ 01622 736803
📨 [email protected]

Places are limited. Contact us today to reserve your place and keep your qualifications up to date.

Congratulations to everyone who passed their LGV tests this week! 🎉🚛From all of us at Gordon Springate, we'd like to say...
05/06/2026

Congratulations to everyone who passed their LGV tests this week! 🎉🚛

From all of us at Gordon Springate, we'd like to say a huge well done on this fantastic achievement. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have paid off, and we're proud to have been part of your journey.

We wish you every success as you take the next step in your driving career. Stay safe, drive professionally, and enjoy the opportunities ahead!

🚛👏🎓

❗️Last space remaining! Book your HIAB Novice Course now and get certified with expert training before it's gone!!
05/06/2026

❗️Last space remaining! Book your HIAB Novice Course now and get certified with expert training before it's gone!!

🎉 Congratulations to Charlie! 🎉A huge well done to Charlie on successfully passing his Train the Trainer LGV Course at G...
05/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Charlie! 🎉

A huge well done to Charlie on successfully passing his Train the Trainer LGV Course at Gordon Springate.

Charlie has demonstrated great commitment, professionalism, and dedication throughout the course, developing the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality LGV training to future drivers.

We wish him every success as he takes the next step in his training career and helps support the next generation of LGV professionals.

👏 Congratulations once again, Charlie – a fantastic achievement!

04/06/2026

🚛🚌Thinking About Becoming an LGV or PCV Driver in 2026?

The transport industry continues to offer excellent career opportunities, competitive salaries, and strong job security.

To become and LGV or PCV Driver in 2026, you'll need to:

✅Be at least 18 years old
✅Hold a valid UK Driving Licence
✅Apply for provisional LGV/PCV entitlement and medical
✅Pass the Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception Theory Tests
✅Pass the Driver CPC Qualification
✅Pass your 3a Reverse Test and 3b Practical Driving Test
✅Start your new driving career!!

Whether you're looking to drive lorries, coaches, buses or other commercial vehicles, professional driver training can help you gain the skills and qualifications employers are looking for.

📍High demand for qualified drivers
📍Career progression opportunities
📍Competitive earning potential
📍Nationwide employment opportunities

Ready to take the next step towards a new career?

☎️Contact us today to become part of an industry that never stops moving ...

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03/06/2026

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Unit 1, Friningham Farm, Detling
Maidstone
ME143JD

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