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How to become an HGV driver (and solve the shortage)

October 6, 2021

If you’re the observant type, you may have noticed a bit of a farrago recently over a lack of HGV drivers. Needed for everything from deliveries to rubbish collection, the driver shortage has been blamed for all sorts of delays and shortages, chiefly the lack of petrol at some stations. Becoming an HGV driver isn’t… Read More

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I completed the SMSTS course with Safety & Management Solutions Ltd in July 2025 and had a fantastic experience. The course was very well organised, informative, and up-to-date. A special thanks to Clint who was extremely knowledgeable and experienced. The materials provided were clear, and the overall learning environment was professional and supportive.
I would highly recommend this course and training provider to anyone in, or entering a management role in construction.

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- Ross 22/2/25

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Fantastic training course. Best course I've done and Lee was a big part of that. He delivered the course in a really informative and personable way - there was always time to ask questions and work through topics in a detailed and knowledgeable way. Top stuff. Thanks!

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(SMSTS - August 2025)

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Great IOSH course. A good pace and the trainer happy to discuss anything I didn't get first time.

- Philip Linkin
(IOSH Managing Safely)
May 2025

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As someone who struggles with using computers found Lee & Chloe to go the extra mile for me. All training will for sure be with SAMS. I wasn't actually able to pay the course upfront so Lee offered a manageable weekly payment amount for me. Thank you so much!!

- Samuel Ling
(SMSTS - May 2025)

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I was apprehensive about doing an online course but it turned out a lot better than I thought it would. Lee (who took our training) was very good and easy to get on with and explained everything perfectly. 10 out of 10

- Lee (SMSTS)
3 March 2025

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Lee has been absolutely brilliant
A thoroughly well lead course and very informative. Lee is very engaging and offers help where needed and has a very broad and specific approach to all aspects of the criterium
Would definitely recommend to others
Many thanks!

- Thom
(SMSTS - May 2025)

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I’ve just completed a two day SSSTS course and found it very informative and a great learning experience! Clint is a fantastic tutor and the course structure was fantastic. I’d recommend sending all employees on this course.

Thanks, Luke Murphy - Stroma
4/2/25

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Clint was a fantastic teacher! He was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all questions from delegates on the SSSTS course. He highlighted key information for all delegates as he understood that we all come from different backgrounds. Sam’s provided all documentation needed for future reference. They were flexible and understanding when I had a major sickness and I was able to rebook easily and without hassle or rebook fees. Great training provider with small class sizes, much better than several other large training providers I have gone through previously (as well as worked for). Would recommend for future!

- Sonya Fesiak (SSSTS)
28/01/2025

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Brilliant training company.
Very informative and flexible, especially with admin issues booking on multiple people.

- Allan Franklin (SSSTS)
28/01/2025

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Lee and the team were very knowledgeable. Their approach to learning made this a very enjoyable and educational experience. We will be sure not go anywhere else for our training.

Scott Casey - CAD Electrical
(SMSTS)
12/10/23

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I just felt the need to write to you in response to completing the SMSTS course yesterday.

The course contents were absolutely fantastic and I found it easy to follow and easy to understand, the way Don delivered the course and kept us all engaged which being online staring at a screen is not an easy thing to do!

Drawing from his own experiences In the industry was a very clever tool to utilise to help us all understand the seriousness of the undertaking we are all about to engage in.

A big thank you to all those involved at SAMS in developing this course, 5 star review and congratulations to all.

John Horne
(SMSTS)
16th May 24

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excellent, appropriately concise course. Clint, the tutor, was exceptionally knowledgable, at no point did it feel like he was reading from a book

Niall Renfree
(SSSTS Course)
11/10/2023
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I’ve just completed the SMSTS course with SMAS. This was a fantastic and enjoyable course, with an extremely knowledgeable tutor (Lee). He made the course fun and interactive and ensured we were ready for passing. Highly recommend.

Neil - SGS Energy
(SMSTS)
10/09/2023

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Just finished my smsts course with SAMS,
Was very professional and everything was explained so i understood it - very clear and educational. Great teachings and great company.

Will definitely use again!

Thanks Lee and all the team at SAMS.

Cheers

Brendan

Brendan Mclaughlan
October 12th 2023

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“I attended a CITB Health & Safety Awareness course which was a good course. The instructor Lee was enthusiastic, informative and funny.”

Steve Thomas
March 2023

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I was nervous to start with but was made to feel at ease by Clint. he made the whole process easy

David Prior
(SSSTS)
August 9th 2023

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Totally recommend SAMS Safety & Management Solutions. Took the SMSTS course conducted by Lee and it was a fantastic experience. Learning was made fun and interactive. There was a great balance between in-class learning and home assignments. The instructor made sure that we are prepared to do our jobs on site.
Just brilliant.

Constantin Costantinianu
(SSSTS Course)
September 6th 2023
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I just completed and passed my SMSTS course with LEE. It was a small intimate group which worked very well for me and allowed great interaction. Lee was a great course instructor making the course very informative and enjoyable with a mixture of group activities, information through powerpoint, videos and stories.
Everyone in the course passed with flying colours which is testimony to the instructor. Would 100% recommend and have already to the rest of my company.

Danie Juden
(SMSTS)
September 16th 2023
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“I attended a CITB Health & Safety Awareness course which was a good course. The instructor Lee was enthusiastic, informative and funny.”

Steve Thomas
2023

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“I attended a CITB Health & Safety Awareness course which was a good course. The instructor Lee was enthusiastic, informative and funny.”

Steve Thomas
2023

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I completed the SMSTS course today with SAMS Ltd. Thanks to all the all the staff, they were very polite and I had really pleasant experience over the weeks. Big thanks to Lee!! I passed, so happy days.

Craige Wilmott
SMSTS
July 2023
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