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]

🚛💨 LGV PASSES ALL ROUND! 🎉A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV test passers! 👏🏆Another bunch of hard-working candida...
21/09/2026

🚛💨 LGV PASSES ALL ROUND! 🎉

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV test passers! 👏🏆

Another bunch of hard-working candidates have put in the hours, kept their cool and walked away with that all-important PASS! 🙌

📸 Of course, some of you are only too happy to have your moment in the spotlight… while others seem to have mastered the art of passing a test AND disappearing before the camera comes out! 😂

So, a special shoutout to our more camera-shy candidates — we know you’re out there! We may not have photographic evidence, but we absolutely still celebrate your achievements. 😎🚛

Well done to everyone who has passed with Gordon Springate recently. You’ve done the hard work — now enjoy the road ahead! 🛣️👏

🚛🚌 ANOTHER LOAD OF PASSES! 🚌🚛A HUGE congratulations to all our recent LGV & PCV test passers at Gordon Springate! 🎉👏You ...
15/09/2026

🚛🚌 ANOTHER LOAD OF PASSES! 🚌🚛

A HUGE congratulations to all our recent LGV & PCV test passers at Gordon Springate! 🎉👏

You put in the hard work, battled the nerves, mastered the manoeuvres and came out the other side with that all-important PASS! 🥳

📸 And then there are those who have passed but would rather face a reversing exercise than have their photo taken… 😂

Don’t worry, we see you! 👀
Some of our newest drivers may be camera shy, but they’re certainly not shy when it comes to getting behind the wheel! 😎

Whether you wanted your photo plastered all over social media or made a swift getaway before we could grab the camera — we’re proud of every single one of you! 👏

Congratulations everyone, and here’s to many happy (and hopefully incident-free!) miles ahead! 🚛💨🚌💨

Well done, you legends! 🎉🙌

Q&A with Gordon Springate — 90 Years YoungA Life in Transport, Training & PeopleGordon, 90 years is quite a milestone! H...
04/09/2026

Q&A with Gordon Springate — 90 Years Young

A Life in Transport, Training & People

Gordon, 90 years is quite a milestone! How does it feel to reach this birthday?
"I FEEL BETTER THAN I DID 30 YEARS AGO!! My body has forgotten how old I am!"

Where did your love of transport first begin? Was there a particular vehicle, job or person that sparked your interest?
"I started life as a mechanic – I then went driving for RTITB – they were pulling out and asked me to take over the transport training – Gordon Springate was born!!"

Over the years, you must have trained a huge number of drivers. Is there a particular candidate or success story that has stayed with you?
"I trained 4 of the grooms from Buckingham Palace that take care of the royal horses!"

For someone preparing to take their HGV/lorry driving test today, what is your number-one piece of advice?
"We teach you to drive not take you for a ride!"

What are the biggest mistakes you see candidates make?
"Lack of concentration!!! PLAN AHEAD!"

What would you say to someone who has failed their test and feels like giving up?
"If you know why you’ve failed, you can rectify it – keep going!"

What are you most grateful for when you look back over your 90 years
"Strong faith! I’m a very strong person"

What is the funniest thing that's happened during your years as a trainer?
"I asked candidates to wait by the lorry for me – they misheard and drove off without me in the lorry!! I had to chase after them!!"

If you could take one lorry from any era for one final drive, what would it
"An AEC Mandator!!"

🎉 Happy 90th Birthday, Gordon! 🎉Today we’re celebrating a very special milestone for a very special person — Gordon Spri...
04/09/2026

🎉 Happy 90th Birthday, Gordon! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating a very special milestone for a very special person — Gordon Springate, the founder of Gordon Springate Transport Training.

Back in 1979, Gordon had the vision and determination to establish the business, laying the foundations for what has grown into a respected and successful transport training organisation.

Over the years, Gordon’s dedication, knowledge and passion for the transport industry have helped shape the business and influence countless people along the way. His commitment to high standards and quality training has been at the heart of everything we do.

Although now happily retired, Gordon still takes an active interest in the business and remains, without doubt, our number one advocate and supporter.
His enthusiasm, encouragement and genuine pride in what the business has become means a great deal to us all.

Ninety years young and still keeping an eye on things! ❤️

Here’s to an incredible life, an outstanding legacy, and many more happy years ahead.

Happy Birthday, Gordon — and thank you for everything you’ve done and continue to do for us. 🎉👏

Keep you eyes peeled for a Q&A with Gordon himself ....

02/09/2026

Level 2 OFQUAL Regulated OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) Course

Course Date: Wednesday 16th September

Want to understand the rules that apply to professional drivers — and why they matter?

Our OLAT course gives Directors, Management & Drivers practical knowledge of the key laws, regulations and responsibilities involved in professional driving, helping you stay compliant, safe and professional.

📚 Course covers:

Health, Safety & Emergencies
Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
Legislation for Carriage of Goods (operator licencing)
Legislation for Carriage of Passengers (operator licencing)
Professional Driver & Company Issues
Vulnerable Road Users

✅ Understand the rules
✅ Know the consequences of non-compliance
✅ Become a safer, more knowledgeable professional driver

7 hours CPC can be added to this course and can also qualify for CPD.

🚛🚌 PASS. PASS. PASS! 🎉A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV passes! 👏🔥Hard work ✔️Determination ✔️Tests smashed ✔️...
01/09/2026

🚛🚌 PASS. PASS. PASS! 🎉

A massive CONGRATULATIONS to our latest LGV passes! 👏🔥

Hard work ✔️
Determination ✔️
Tests smashed ✔️

We’re seriously proud of you all — even the more camera-shy ones! 😂📸

Here’s to the next chapter and many miles of success ahead! 🛣️👏

Well done! 🎉

1 SPACE REMAINING on our Forklift Course!Secure your place now by calling 01622 736803 or emailing training@gordonspring...
27/08/2026

1 SPACE REMAINING on our Forklift Course!

Secure your place now by calling 01622 736803 or emailing [email protected]

The course will be running from Monday 9th November.

🚛 6 STEPS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DRIVING CAREER 🚌Thinking about becoming an LGV or PCV driver? Your journey starts here.At...
24/08/2026

🚛 6 STEPS TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DRIVING CAREER 🚌

Thinking about becoming an LGV or PCV driver?

Your journey starts here.

At Gordon Springate, we help you take the right steps towards becoming a safe, confident and professional driver.

👉 Swipe through the 6 steps to see how you can get started.

24/08/2026

🚨 ONE TRAINING SLOT AVAILABLE 🚨

Last minute slot available for the week commencing Monday 7th September and Monday 14th September.

The slot can be used for:

🚛 B-CE driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests
🚚 Category C-CE upgrade – 20 hours for existing Cat C licence holders
🚛🚌 Category C or D driver training for those who have already passed their theory tests

There are ONLY 2 slots up for grabs!!

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to get your training booked in, now is the time.

📍Maidstone, Kent
☎️01622 736803
📧[email protected]

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉A huge congratulations to all our LGV & PCV driving test passers! 🚛🚌👏Whether you’re camera shy or ha...
24/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all our LGV & PCV driving test passers! 🚛🚌👏

Whether you’re camera shy or happy to pose for the photo, we’re incredibly proud of everyone who has worked hard to achieve their pass.

Congratulations from all at Gordon Springate! 👏🎉

Wishing you all the very best for the road ahead — safe driving! 🚛🚌

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Unit 1, Friningham Farm, Detling
Maidstone
ME143JD

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