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UK invites 10,500 truck drivers, poultry workers for short term visa

Wasilat.Azeez@thecable.ng'byWasilat Azeez
September 28, 2021 7:06 am

The United Kingdom (UK) says it will grant 10,500 short-term work visas to foreign truck drivers and poultry workers until Christmas 2021.

According to a statement issued by the Department for Transport over the weekend, 5,000 heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers will be able to come to work in the UK for 3 months in the run-up to Christmas to provide “short-term relief for the haulage industry”.

Some 5,500 poultry workers will also be added to the visa scheme to “avoid any potential further pressures on the food industry during this exceptional period.

The UK government said recruitment for additional short-term truck drivers and poultry workers will begin in October with visas valid until December 24, Christmas eve.

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According to reports, the shortage of truck drivers in the UK has been exacerbated by the pandemic, an ageing workforce, poor working conditions, and post-Brexit immigration policy.

Grant Shapps, UK transport secretary, said the visa scheme would ease the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country’s haulage and food industry.

“This package of measures builds on the important work we have already done to ease this global crisis in the UK, and this government continues to do everything we can to help the haulage and food industries contend with the HGV (heavy goods vehicle) driver shortage,” Shapps said.

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“We are acting now, but the industries must also play their part with working conditions continuing to improve, and the deserved salary increases continuing to be maintained for companies to retain new drivers.

“After a very difficult 18 months, I know how important this Christmas is for all of us and that’s why we’re taking these steps at the earliest opportunity to ensure preparations remain on track.”

218 comments

      1. I am a truck driver and an Iranian. I have an international truck driver’s license and a valid passport. How can I apply for a British work visa?

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        3. Am a truck driver in West Africa and drive MAN Diesels trucks 33000 litres of PMS and AGO so how do I apply,

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        1. I am Adelaja Adebowale Ahmed from Nigeria, I do like to work in the UK as a lorry driver or poultry woker…

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          1. How can I apply, I am an investment banker and a farmer. Would love to be part of the scheme..

          4. My names are Peter anayo igwe I am a Nigerian and I based in United Arab Emirates with 6yrs experience I want to apply for the truck driver job . I promise to give my best thanks

        2. Hi, My Name is Ali Ibrahim
          I am a truck trailer driver with exceptional good record and 11 years company experience which I am from Nigeria, please kindly help to assist me with the job.
          Name: Ali Ibrahim
          Nationality: Nigeria
          Occupation: Truck Trailer Driver

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          1. hello.I have been a transit driver for 28 years. I have come to England 15 times to transport cargo by trailer. I have traveled to Europe about 120 times by truck to transport cargo. I’ll be happy to work with you.

          2. Hi,My name is Alatishe olasile i am truck driver with exceptional good record and 10 years of company driver at ocean global impex which I am from Nigeria, please kindly assist me with the job and do have my valid international passport thank you.

      6. Good morning from Nigeria I’m a Truck driver is 9 years experience please i really need this job and here is my whatsapp number please UK government contact me on +2348032722476 Thanks your’s Solomon Iselegwu Okonwor

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        3. My name’s are Elvis Lucky Adudu, I’m a truck trailer driver from niggeria i have a valid international passport and a class G drivers license here in nigeria

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        1. I’m an experienced farmer of not less than 25 years in poultry and other commercial farming, how do I apply for the visa? Thanks

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    14. My name is Romanus Ifeanyi Obialor, I am from the eastern part of Nigeria. How can I apply to work as a driver or in a poetry in UK

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    1. My name is Ndubuisi Josiah Okpechi. I will like to apply for the position of a poultry farmer. Please how can I apply.

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    2. I am glad to come across this link, I believe with my faith that I am one of the chosen truck driver . I am Ferdinand Iwueze. My country cell phone number is +2347034991220. Thanks.

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  3. I’m a driver here in Lagos Nigeria, I’m from imo state, I will love to work there in UK if I have the opportunity to do so

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    1. I am Felix bege bakam a professional truck driver if I will be opportune to work in UK as a driver I will appreciate.

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    1. Help my name is Tahir Ali from Maiduguri, Borno State. Nigeria Please iam interested in the poultry work I’ve a good experience in the poultry farming. How can I apply?

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  15. I am Benjamin Olusola l. Male from Nigeria with 15 years draving Experience….I will like to work in UK as a driver … with the uk Sponsorship program for the driver and farmer worker

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    2. Am capable and good in driving and am interested please how do I apply for the poultry farm job.
      +2348069596042

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  44. thanks so much .please I need the application procedure for poultry and truck driver I have 3 yrs experience in both field.

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  56. my name is emmanuel ojo, i want to apply for the job of a truck driver in the u.k. please how do i go about it. thank you.

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    1. Please I’m very much interested, I want to apply for the temporary visa for poultry worker, How do I go about the registration now.

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  60. Hi, my name is Mohsen. I have a 13-year history of truck driver. I want to work as a truck driver in England. Thank you.

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  64. I can work as a truck driver or a poultry worker because I have years of experience for both department. How can I apply for the post?

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  66. Good day sir/ma, I am a professional licensed driver,please how can I apply for the short term truck drivers job. Thank you

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  68. I have Bachelor in agriculture(Animal Science). Please link me to the official website for the poultry workers application.

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  69. I am nousheen arshad.i have done MSc (hons) in poultry science from agricultural university Faisalabad pakistan . How can I apply for this visa?

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  73. Hi, my name is Ikenna Ezeanya Dosa from Nigeria. I am a professional truck driver with so many years of experience. Please how can I apply to work in the UK as a trailer driver.

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  74. Hi my name is Opiah Sunday Clement. I have experience in driving over the years. How can I apply for this job in Uk?

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  76. Hello, I am Joseph Abba from Nigeria. How do I apply .? What are the procedures.? Is there a website for me to get the necessary information.? Thank you are your response is very important.

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  77. I’ve been living in Portugal for almost three years, I currently work driving COBUS 3000 extra wide buses at Lisbon Airport. Ryanair Airline pays me a measly €700 monthly for eight hours of service a day.
    I’m Brazilian, I came to study in Portugal and I need to work, I have more than 5 years of experience in driving non-articulated trucks of up to 40 tons. Including a specialization course in the transport of hazardous products and fuels. With three years of experience in Liquefied Petroleum Gas transportation.
    While I present myself with the Portuguese (European) document, I am considered. If I present my Brazilian document, I am not considered.
    While this stupid British and European situation still persists, they will have more and more difficulties with the aging population and few young people hiding behind diplomas to not work, while creating exclusive and unattractive environments for foreign workers. In the end, it’s not just about visas or lack of toilets.

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  85. Good mng my name is Collins ezioyi iloh from delta state Nigeria i am levelling in Dubai I will love to work with your company

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  86. I’m a truck driver in Nigeria. I will be glad to apply for the temporary truck driver job in the UK as I deem fit for the requirements and the experience of 10years in truck driving in Nigeria. I shall be expecting your reply from you soonest

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