Hamilton's Driver Training

Information about Hamilton's Driver Training
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: 8h-17h
HGV/LGV & PCV driver training with tailor-made courses
At Hamilton's Driver Training Ltd we understand that everyone has different learning skills and abilities.
Beginning with an initial driving assessment allows us to create a bespoke LGV/HGV/PCV driving course just for you. This will not only prepare you with the practical skills you require but also ensure that it is also a pleasurable and enjoyable learning experience.
Our aim is to help you to become a safe and confident driver giving you the opportunity to drive a full range of commercial vehicles including, lorries, tipper trucks, coaches and buses. Most importantly you will have access to an industry where there are thousands of jobs available throughout the United Kingdom.
Our comment from DrivingSchoolsTOP.co.uk about Hamilton's Driver Training:
Hamilton's Driver Training is a leading provider of professional driving instruction in the UK, highly praised for their friendly and supportive training environment. Many users have expressed their appreciation for the company's commitment to excellence and their unique family-run approach, which fosters a welcoming atmosphere.
Key highlights:
- Highly professional and friendly instructors who are dedicated to ensuring students pass their driving tests.
- Flexible scheduling and personalized support tailored to individual needs, making the training experience enjoyable and efficient.
- A comprehensive range of courses available, including CPC, ADR, and various HGV licenses, tailored for aspiring drivers at all levels.
- Many students have reported achieving first-time passes with zero faults, thanks to the thorough and effective training provided.
- Exceptional office staff who are always willing to assist and coordinate training and testing schedules with ease.
While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few users have noted that training sessions can sometimes feel a bit rushed, with recommendations for clearer communication regarding the structure of the courses. However, the overall sentiment emphasizes the effectiveness and quality of training at Hamilton's.
In summary, Hamilton's Driver Training stands out for their dedication to helping learners succeed, making them a fantastic choice for anyone looking to begin their driving career.
Hamilton's Driver Training: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Huge thanks to all at Hamilton's for helping me through my C1 training and test last month. From the moment I first contacted the office for information everyone was professional and so helpful. A huge contrast to another local company I spoke to who were cagey and vague in the hope of pushing me to pay for a pricey package including medical and theory. Hamilton's recommended a reasonably priced local medical and online practice material for theory tests. When it came to make my booking they were flexible with dates and times. The instructors were friendly and professional and most importantly I passed first time. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind words Katie. You put in the hard work! Congratulations once again on passing first time. Take care and all the best.
Fantastic experience: What a great place to do your training.. I did my ADR there this week.. the instructor lan was just spot on.. such an awesome person with the most amazing knowledge.. would deffo recommend the company to anyone… great place to train
Congratulations on passing this week! Thank you so much for your review, I'll pass the message on to Ian. All the best & We'll see you in 5 years for your refresher
Fantastic experience: I greatly recommend Hamilton's Driver Training for any aspiring drivers. I recently passed my Category CE with Zero faults l repeat Zero faults. As hard as it is to believe l also passed my Category B with them with again Zero faults. They are so friendly, professional, approachable, supportive and above all will do the best they can to make sure you pass your test. Talk of their front line staff, special thanks to Louise who went an extra mile from day one when l got in just to make an enquiry, she supported me all the way through and would always have solutions and suggestions to any challenges that l would face. Then we talk of the drivers they are all wonderful, respectful, they all made sure l was supported in every way and they were so patient. Special mention to Alistair and Matt B, you both took your time and thank you so much for the support, not also forgetting Lorda, Jack, Matt T and the man behind the scenes Walter. Thank you so much everyone really appreciate. See you when l come back for my next modules.
Jimmy, Thank you SO much for taking the time to leave your review! We are all so proud of the hard work you have put in to your driving! ZERO HERO!
Fantastic experience: Robiłem tu CPC. Ian jest niesamowity a jego wiedza jest fantastyczna. Jako były wojskowy (007) posiada wiedzę nie tylko teoretyczną ale również praktyczną. Wiem że są różne kursy czy to CPC czy ADR. Ale jeśli naprawdę chcesz się czegoś więcej dowiedzieć i nauczyć to ten gość jest najlepszy!!! A jego historie są super.Pozdrawiam i polecam z czystym sumieniem.
Thank you so much for your review! We glad you enjoyed the CPC course. We will certainly pass your positive feedback to Ian! See you in 5 years
Fantastic experience: The best in the UK
thank you Mamud!
Fantastic experience: when I 1st started my HGV training, I went with a different company because it was closer to where I worked. It didn't work out with them and I lost alot of money. I then went and tried Hamiltons, they really are excellent. I have had a total of 4 trainers from 2 companies and the guys at Hamiltons were 10 times better! They don't just teach you to pass your test, they teach you to drive professionally. Highly Recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words Christian. Congratulations once again on passing your Cat C. We wish you all the best in your new career!
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank mat and mat and everyone for making me feel welcome and helping me get a pass on my class 2 test .would recommend them to anyone thinking of learning to drive a hgv . Meny thanks John
Thank you for your feedback John, I'll pass it on to both Matt's! Hope you are enjoying being on the road! Take Care Hamilton's driver training
Fantastic experience: I really have to say I couldn’t fault Hamilton’s at all. From start to finish of my training they were absolutely incredible, always on hand should you need them if any problems. I really would recommend Hamilton’s for anyone looking to become a hgv driver are other, a fantastic friendly team. Thank you for everything ❤️
Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We wish you the best of luck in your driving career and remember to give us a wave when you see us out on the road.
Fantastic experience: Hello to Hamiltons. I passed my ADR course with best tutor Ian(funny guy)and I wanted to say big thank you to all of you for very nice welcome.Can recommended it everyone. I felt very good with them all week. Thank you guys. Petr Gottfried
Thank you Petr, Congratulations once again on passing your ADR course this week! keep in touch and hope to see you soon.
Fantastic experience: The folks at Hamiltons Ipswich put a great training package together for me with support and advice along the way culminating in a first time pass. Recommended
Thank you for your review Simon =)
Fantastic experience: Hi, I passed my driving test on the 13th of November. I had a great instructor throughout my training. Alastair was very knowledgeable and very keen in making sure I drove correctly and safely. Hamiltons has a great team and every one was very helpful. Louise and Walter helped organise my training. My training went well and I learn a lot and will be confident now to drive. I highly recommend this company for getting your training.
Thank you Angelo, We hope you and the family are well!
Fantastic experience: All of the Ipswich staff are honestly brilliant. I was with them recently where I passed my hgv license first time. I could not thank them enough for all the help and support through the whole course. They are all so professional and helpful. 100% would recommend to any learners.
Thank you Arryn! It was great to meet you, You smashed it! We wish you all the best in your driving career, Make sure you keep in touch and give us a wave when you're on the road.
Fantastic experience: Today I passed my final test for my HGV Class 1 and I’m happy to say it’s thanks to this amazing company and the people they employ at the KingsLynn centre. My instructor was Jason and he made me feel at ease, was very easy to communicate with and went above and beyond to help me get test ready. I appreciate all the help he’s given me and I will take it all on board as I progress in the lorry industry. Thank you.
Thank you for your 5 star review and kind words. I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto the team. We wish you all the best in your lorry driving career.
Fantastic experience: I would like to say how grateful I am of the team for making me feel so comfortable and welcome, it really does help with the nerves.a MASSIVE thank you to my instructor Alistair,what a great guy who made the training seem so easy.From start to finish I really cant fault a single thing, very informative and skilled instructor.if your thinking of doing your licence from driving a car to hgv this place is the one. Really can't thank you enough for making the whole thing so easily achievable. And Lucy the owners dog is just adorable. Again thank you to all the team here.ill definitely be back for my class 1 in the near future. X
Thank you so much for your 5 star review and kind words. I will ensure your feedback is passed onto Alister and all the team too. Congratulations again on passing your Class 2 licence and we look forward to seeing you in the future for your Class 1.
Fantastic experience: Great place to learn and felt very at ease! Everyone I met was very friendly but a massive thanks to my instructor for making learning easier. I was confident in my test after my training with Hamilton's Driver Training! And passed :D
Thank you for your kind words, I will ensure these are passed onto the team. We wish you all the best in your future driving career
Fantastic experience: Really good experience with my C1!
Thank you so much for your kind review!
Fantastic experience: When first deciding which company to learn with, it felt like a bit of a stab in the dark to try & avoid a company who only wants your money, I'm genuinely happy I decided to learn with Hamilton's & now I have passed everything, I'm ready to start driving HGV's for a living. My main instructor was Brian, he's firm but fair, kind spirited (which is what I like to see in people), has a great deal of driving knowledge & experience, happy to answer any questions what so ever & most of all wants you to pass & be safe still from knowing what you're doing. The office staff & everyone else at Hamilton's are great too, nice family run vibes, & they were always extremely helpful to me, very good at fitting things in for my available dates ect, & great with sorting out re-booking re-takes if needed ect. You won't go wrong choosing Hamilton's in my opinion.
Thank you Richard =) We wish you all the best for your driving career! Please keep in contact and make sure you give us a wave when you are driving about.
Fantastic experience: Well recommend Depo for u LGV Massive thank u to all staff members Specially Alistair the driving instructor Who's put me at ease and relaxed Thank you Alistair
Thank You Joao, A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS again on passing your LGV test. We will pass your kind feedback onto Alister too. Take care and we will speak soon. : )
Fantastic experience: I recently sat my ADR (packages & tanks) and with a great tutor I’m pleased to report I’ve passed. Highly recommend Hamilton’s.
Congratulations once again on passing your ADR exams, always a pleasure to have you at the office! Take care and keep in touch!!
Fantastic experience: Can't thank Hamiltons Ipswich enough so friendly and helpful would highly recommend, thank you so much for all you help getting Joe his licence x
Thank you Sarah, Congratulations once again to Joe & we wish him all the best for the future.
Fantastic experience: Great instructors = first time pass Brian was top class and made me feel at ease throughout the week. Thanks again Hamilton’s, will be back for my CPC.
Thank you Liam! Congratulations once again :) I'll pass your feedback onto Brian, and will speak to you soon. Take care Lorda & the Hamilton's team
Fantastic experience: Great company and highly recommended this fantastic family run business, can’t thank them enough with helping me pass… a huge thank you to Louise and Lorda in the office for always being there every step of the way and a massive thank you to Matt Ian Jack Walter and Dean for their own unique and individual training styles and personalities.. Thank you again and see you down the road sometime
Thank you Richard, Congratulations! Your hard work definitely paid off! It was a pleasure to meet you, all the best for the future & be sure to keep in touch! Take care Lorda & the Hamilton team =)
Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend Hamilton's Driver Training, excellent communication from Lorda throughout, faultless driver training & at a brilliant price. Jack passed his test first time with only three days training. Thank you Hamilton Driver Training Ipswich.
Thank you Darren =) Congratulations once again to Jack in passing first time and so quickly from passing his theory and hazard, GREAT JOB!!! Take care and speak soon!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic, friendly and professional training. Special shout out to Brian and Sarah who were excellent and made the whole course very enjoyable! Highly recommend Hamiltons Driving School.
Thank you Adrian! Thank you Adrian, Congratulations once again, was great to meet you! Take care!
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend HAMILTONS Enough. Great family run business. Excellent trainers all with different but effective training styles. Office staff friendly and very accommodating.
Thank You Cheryl! Congratulations once again and all the best for the future! Keep in touch, and you never know we might see you soon ;-)
Fantastic experience: Great training delivered by the team at Hamilton's Ipswich, thanks to the Lorda and Louise for quickly rearranging test du to unforseen circumstances. And a massive thank you to Ian and Gail who delivered my C+E training, your a credit to the company.
Thank you Tony! Congratulations on passing your CE today, all the best for the future, Make sure you give us a "beep" if you're in the area.
Fantastic experience: Fantastic team from inquiring and booking with Lorda, Louise and Walter. Induction ride with Ian. Thanks Chas and Brian ( the main man). Brian I hear you say "Matt"!!! Matt who!!!??? Lol. Cheers team see you for my C+E real soon. Best of luck and thanks Jonathan
Thank you Jonathan!! It was a pleasure to meet you!! I'll make sure Brian see's this! See you in a couple of months
Fantastic experience: Great company, friendly office staff and amazing instructors, passed Class 1, first time with no driving faults. Thanks all at Hamiltons for making me feel welcome
Thank you. Congratulations once again on your pass today with ZERO MINORS!! Take care Will.
Fantastic experience: I'm very happy. Very professional and kind people. I sincerely recommend!
Thank you Grzegorz!! Congratulations once again!! Take care.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and I would recommend to any one that wa ts help with training .
Thank you Mark, All the best and make sure you keep in touch.
Fantastic experience: Brilliant company phoned up got my cpc booked for next day got me through it with 100% brilliant people thanks guys
Thank you Rob! Well done once again, Keep in touch.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and professional staff. Good value for money. I do strongly recommend
Thank you so much for your feedback =)
Fantastic experience: Thank you to hamilton's for getting me through my cat c training and tests . Very friendly and professional. Special thanks to chas and Matthew for your expertise . See you soon for my mod 4
Well done once again Daniel, on passing your reverse on Monday and on-road driving test today! =) We will see you again very soon.
Negative experience: This company have strung our employee along who is Italian who can drive an HGV perfectly, we wanted him to honour the UK licensing laws and Hamiltons took him along for a ride, of over £2500k later they tell him he will get through test ok, then fail him. Our driver is Italian, and doesn't speak great english, but if thats a problem, why can't Hamiltons tell us that? instead they take our money and fail him now twice! Daylight Robbers...Do not go near these unethical crooks
We have considered your feedback and would like to clarify a few things. We are a training provider of over 35 years’ experience and over this time have trained many candidates who are non-English speaking as a first language. As you will appreciate, we cannot allow a translator in the cab for legal reasons as there are only 2 seats – for the driver and the examiner. Under the special circumstances, we did offer your candidate the opportunity to have a translator present for the non -driving component of the lesson. Whilst some trainees do perform well under test conditions, this is not always the case and we cannot predict how the actual test will go or predict road and traffic conditions on the day. All driving tests are conducted by a driving vehicle standards agency examiner and we have no control over the results that they decide. Tests are regulated and independent to provide fairness and non- biased assessment of the individual candidate. Any complaints regarding the test should be raised directly with the Customer Service Department at DVSA.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely incredible company that makes you feel more than welcome! Passed my Mod 4 first time and D1 test second time! A very friendly bunch of people and I highly highly recommend them!
It was great to meet you Ben! Happy driving =)
Positive experience: Take any instructer other than math,he teaches you everything that you know but doesn’t teach you what you need to know
Fantastic experience: Brilliant driver training by friendly and helpful instructors.
Thank you Paul, Well done for Saturday! Happy driving!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely fantastic. Passed my Cat C and MOD 4 first time with Hamilton's. Everybody here are friendly and you are always made to feel welcome, like you've always been there. I had Mary as my instructor, she was brilliant passing on her valuable experience on to me. I will be back for my C+E in the near future. Thank you once again.
Thanks Matt, See you soon for your C+E assessment
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing instructors they are a professional outfit operating in the strictest covid safe way providing the best training they possibly can I passed here first time you may be able to get it cheaper elsewhere but ask yourself if they have the experience of Hamilton's I will definitely be back for my c+e in the near future thank you so much for your help see you soon
Thank you Chris! we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Fantastic experience: Very professional, very helpful, attentive trainers, great communication and understanding instilled in leaner. Patient and understanding, kept me up to date through the changes due to covid. Thank you Hamilton driving school.
Thank you Shakeel
Fantastic experience: Could not be more helpfull and fantastic knowledge
Thank you Patrick
Fantastic experience: Hamilton's are a very helpful and friendly company walter helped me sort out what I needed as in cpc and booked me in for my c-e lessons and test. Mat my instructor was very thorough and on point always explaining why he was telling what to do and in detail many thanks to this company as a whole as the helped me pass first time . Whatever licence your looking for give this company a call they will help u 100 percent . Excellent company Great family business
Fantastic experience: Veey good helpful to thanks you
Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff I will recommend to everyone
Fantastic experience: With 12hrs training I passed my C1+E first time with a clear sheet, thanks to Andrew with his brilliant advice and guidance. Andrew was very professional with a high level of knowledge which put me in great confidence in passing my test. I would highly recommend Hamilton's.
Fantastic experience: I thank all the instructors especially Matt. I thank all the administrators team especially Lorda .. everyone there was so supportive.. I cannot best put into words how grateful I am to the Ipswich staff .. Matt is an excellent instructor he was all the things I needed when I needed him and with the team support I passed my hgv2 which means alot to me I'm so very happy ..
Fantastic experience: Family run business with family values. You’ve tried the rest now try THE BEST
Fantastic experience: I have used Hamilton's from the start of my career in road haulage. They took me though both my ridged that I passed first time, I then took my Artic that also passed, full on going cpc training. I have also recently taken a full ADR course that I passed first time. Fair prices, great course content and training. Walter and his team are best in their game, if you cannot pass with them...then you should probably give up! I can not recommend them enough.
Fantastic experience: I've completed two courses, Cat D and Driver CPC, with Hamilton's. Can only recommend them further. I found the team more than helpful and supportive of my needs. The advice received was accurate, relevant and timely. The Instructors have been fantastic and knowledgeable. I've certainly enjoyed the time I've spent with Hamilton's and have the intent to return in the future.
Fantastic experience: I recently took a CPC and short driving refresher course with this company. I can’t speak highly enough of them. From start to finish they couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Having been driving in North America I needed to get back up to speed so had lots of questions beyond the CPC such as reputable employers, average rates etc which they gladly helped with.
Positive experience: Rang to book my class 2 asking for 16hours trainning. Tried to pressure me into taking a 20hour course. I didn’t I still done the 16hour course but only done around 8 hours training the rest standing around. Although I passed first time I felt like I wasted a lot of time and money.
Fantastic experience: Great Service
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