HGV pay — over 3.5 t
7.5 t · 12–20 t rigid · 40 t artic (bilico). Not the van 4-hour card.
Vans up to 3.5 t → van rate card
Per road kilometre (postcode to postcode):
- €1.65 / km — go and come back (round trip)
- €2.20 / km — go-only (no return)
GPS extra km does not raise pay. 1st and 15th. 6 shifts then 50% pot, then 100%.
Classes: 7.5 t · 18 t rigid · 26 t rigid · 40–44 t artic. Kit used on the job (cooler, curtains, tail lift, ADR) = + living wage / loaded hour.
| 500 km | 800 km | |
|---|---|---|
| Go + return €1.65 | €825 | €1,320 |
| Go-only €2.20 | €1,100 | €1,760 |
Pay dates
- 6 verified shifts before first pay
- 50% into the security pot until two weeks, then 100%
- 1st and 15th — JKE sends the statement, you do not invoice
Papers to upload — UK and Europe
After the driving licence, HGV drivers upload these three. UK or EU version of each is accepted — you do not need both.
- CPC / Code 95 — UK Driver CPC card / DQC, or EU Code 95 / CQC
- Tachograph driver card — UK or EU digital driver card, both sides
- Operator / community licence — UK O-licence, or EU Community licence / Gemeinschaftslizenz / licenza comunitaria
Plus the usual van photos, selfie + ID, and insurance. Driving licence: C / C+E (UK) or C / CE (EU).
