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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the instructors for their knowledge, professionalism, and friendly approach. Consumers felt at ease and well-supported throughout their training, with many highlighting the instructors' ability to explain concepts clearly and provide valuable skills and tricks. People also appreciated the patience and encouragement they received, which helped them build confidence and pass their tests. Consumers also commend the staff for being helpful, polite, and professional. Reviewers found the online training sessions informative and engaging. The practical training was particularly well-received, with many customers expressing gratitude to their instructors for their expertise and dedication. The overall consensus is that the company provides a thorough and supportive learning environment, making it a highly recommended choice for individuals seeking HGV training.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic place to learn, staff are friendly and understanding, they have a very human approach and really work hard to get the best out of you, even when it's not going well, they get you through it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Can not praise these guys enough! Been 1st class since day one, patient and understanding and matches styles to suit yourself. Special mention to my Instructor Dave who has the patience of a saint but... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the zoom lessons to driving, my whole experience has been excellent. Russ and James on the zoom lessons were excellent and made them fun to do. All of the instructors are friendly and approachab... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They helped me get through a bootcamp and all the instructors were extremely patient and helpful with explaining what to do, taking me down routes that would be on the test and answered any questions... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got my C+E licence through mainstream and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Everyone at mainstream are laid back and down to earth which made it a really enjoyable experience... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend Mainstream in Sittingbourne. I passed theory, hazard, CPC, mod 2 and 4, reversing 3A and practical 3B first time with these guys. The trainers were firm but fair and will get... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I want through the HGV boot camp with these guys and I can honestly say that it's been a absolute pleasure dealing with these guys in sittingbourne. As long as you listen to the trainers who have so m... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you Mainstream team to help me getting my class 2 license. All the zoom lessons instructors Danny, Russel and Stuart were very helpful during the sessions, they provided so much knowledgeable in... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Alex, one of the instructors at the Swindon depot, is absolutely AMAZING!!! Passed me from Cat B to C+E first time! The amenities are kinda lacking, depending on what you’re after but the practical... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novice to c+e Very good company to use for training, very well taught on a short time frame considering I haven’t got any Hgv driving experience. I got taught by mick great guy good laughs throughou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great team in Sittingbourne. 10 out of 10. Very friendly, fantastic/top quality instructors (big shout out to Mick, Ray and Kevin). Highly recommended if doing any HGV/PCV training... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All the staff were really helpful and very patient. Made you feel at ease all the time. Nothing was too much effort for them. I would recommend people to use the bootcamp time and time again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team, very good instructors that clearly know what the are doing with a great attitude towards all standards of drivers, would highly recommend! I had both Sam and Dave for my course, both t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With passing my test thursday thanks to Ian.t due to excellent training and brilliant instructor at Sittingbourne ,from the beginning going from car to class 1 c+e straight away passing first time wit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great instructors got me through my reverse and coupling test first try. Unfortunately failed my first road test but it was entirely my fault. The instructor Ian was great he gave me all the tools I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The 16 weeks course with Mainstream especially the practical side has made me a much better driver generally, it's been time well spent. I would recommend anyone looking for a new career path to do... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with mainstream Sittingbourne was brilliant start to finish. Office staff were very helpful and emailed me everything I needed to make my journey to driving HGV smooth. All the zoom sess... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly cannot recommend Mainstream highly enough. The course is extremely thorough, whilst also being a relaxed learning environment. I passed all 6 exams/tests involved in gaining my licence, fi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sailed through my Cat C+E licence thanks to some awesome people at Mainstream. Firstly the office girls are great setting everything up, from the initial interview to always being on the end of t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish. My instructor kev was excellent, knew his stuff and made the lessons a calm and enjoyable experience. Learnt a lot from him. Thank you for everything. Looki... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Many thanks to Mainstream for helping me pass the C+E test. The zooms were flexible enough to complete in my own time and the presentations helped me prepare for the practical training. Many thanks to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed Novice to Cat C+E, completed all sections first time. Absolutely excellent from start to finish, very informative through out, from the Zoom meetings to all the information provided thr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just obtained my class 1 licence through Mainstream. From the initial contact, through the online training via zoom, passing my theory test then on to the practical training, everyone I've encou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From:Spanish I'd just like to prop up, Mr.Paul Brewster and Mr.Alex from Swindon Mainstream Bootcamp , they both articulate themselves when explaining maneuvers or general tips in a very... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just passed my c+e first time, all thanks to the guys at sittingbourne test centre. All the instructors are great guys and with plenty of knowledge between them, my instructor Garry was calm and infor... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novice to Class 1 CE Today I passed my Practical with the help of Bobby Horton @ Swindon Amazing instructor very knowledgeable and kept me calm and relaxed till my test. I would highly recommend... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m so happy to share that I passed my driving test on my second attempt, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from Mainstream Bootcamp. The Zoom session was ver... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would really recommend mainstream training, from start to finish I have had an excellent experience with them. From the zoom calls with lots of information, to the training and tests. I had Ray as m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The zoom instructors a brilliant, the office staff are incredibly helpful and my practical instructor Mick was fantastic! Proper trucker with a sense of humour whilst teaching to the highest standard... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just passed my class 1 with Alex from the Swindon branch first time. Alex has been top notch from start to finish. He instructs his pupils 1 to pass and 2 to be a professional driver. An... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very great staff. Passed everything first time with the great training and support from everyone. Massive thank you to Mick Holder for the support he’s provided as well as the great training he’s give... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well I met the instructors on day one and they instantly made me feel at ease. They introduced me to my fellow learners and then gave us a rest area and a brew. I was given an instructor, 2 to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone at mainstream are so helpful & do all they can so that you get to pass your HGV. Alex is so good at making sure you progress & helps you feel confident. Much appreciated thanks great job .

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'd just like to thank everyone at mainstream for doing a fantastic job. Both online and practical. All of the trainers/ instructors I have had throughout my hgv journey have been ace. Albeit a long... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great course to get you through class 1/2 training, all instructors were welcoming, enjoyed my time learning with sam. Preferred meeting at sittingbourne as I got my full 3/6 hours of learning.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant training course my instructor gave me all the information I needed to pass my training. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking to get their HGV licence Dale Schofield

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had My 10 day streetworks course taken by mainstream with Kev and Karl, got my pass and couldn't doubt the pair of instructors, very helpful. Will put there own time in to help you if your stuck on an... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and professional instructors. Enjoyed my time with them. Thank you to my instructor Mic, he pushed me all the way to pass my test on first time. Learned valuable skills and tricks with h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dear Charlie, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for being such an incredible driving instructor during my class 1 truck training. You are not only professional and extremely knowledg... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed my test last week. Overall I'm very happy with my results and preparation provided by all trainers from Leconfield, especially Chris. Big Thank to you All.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall a positive experience, the Instructors are really good and down to earth Mark and Mick were my instructors and I cannot say a bad about them. I had lots of fun and learning experience from the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Did the up grade to c+e at Sittingbourne top quality training a massive thank you to my instructor mick got me thru with only 1 minor highly recommend him makes you feel at ease with lessons we'll hap... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yesterday I passed my Practical with the help of Bobby Horton @ Swindon. Amazing instructor very knowledgeable and kept me calm and relaxed till my test. I would highly recommend him as an instructor.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just done my C license with Mainstream. I would highly recommend Mainstream to everyone. They helped me pass every single test that’s needed for the category C. I would want to thank you to all of t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just completed the Bootcamp course for my CAT C and can honestly say I've been seriously impressed by the whole Mainstream experience. The office team are extremely organised / courteous a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great relaxed environment with positive people bringing the best out of you. Such a shame it’s coming to an end. The industry needs this format

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team at Sittingbourne,from the office staff to the brilliant instructors and examiners. Put you at ease and pass on their wealth of knowledge. Special thanks to Kev and Ray for your excel... See more

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  1. Drivers License Training School
  2. Learner Driver Training Area
  3. Training Centre

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Mainstream offers a wide range of nationally accredited, award winning courses for businesses and individuals. Delivering practical training to develop and enhance careers in the HGV, Construction and Warehouse sectors. Our HGV Skills Bootcamps are Government funded practical training courses are delivered at no-cost, leading to a job interview and a successful job placement.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

118 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic place to learn

Fantastic place to learn, staff are friendly and understanding, they have a very human approach and really work hard to get the best out of you, even when it's not going well, they get you through it and do everything they possibly can to get you to pass, can't thank them enough, Mick was fantastic with me. I decided to train with these due to being made redundant. So wanted to up skill and get a profession, 2 weeks after passing and I've already landed a job

August 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They helped me get through a bootcamp…

They helped me get through a bootcamp and all the instructors were extremely patient and helpful with explaining what to do, taking me down routes that would be on the test and answered any questions I had. I was nervous to start with but Steve (my 3a/3b instructor) helped me stay calm and helped me pass the driving test.

August 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5/5 – Passed Thanks to Mainstream Bootcamp & the Sittingbourne Team!


I’m so happy to share that I passed my driving test on my second attempt, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from Mainstream Bootcamp.

The Zoom session was very informative and helped lay a solid foundation before getting behind the wheel. A special big thank you to my instructor, Ian – he was patient, clear, and genuinely dedicated to helping me improve with every lesson. His calm and encouraging approach made a big difference in building my confidence.

Also, huge thanks to the whole Sittingbourne team – everyone was friendly, supportive, and professional throughout the whole journey.

If you’re looking for a well-structured and supportive path to passing your driving test, I highly recommend Mainstream Bootcamp!

July 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed Novice to Cat C+E first time

Completed Novice to Cat C+E, completed all sections first time.
Absolutely excellent from start to finish, very informative through out, from the Zoom meetings to all the information provided throughout, highly recommended to anyone thinking of completing any training.

Special thanks to
Sam for getting me through the 3A and Dave on my 3B for all the advice, training and persevering with my silly mistakes through the lessons , I passed first time, testament to how good the instructors are.

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team

Great team, very good instructors that clearly know what the are doing with a great attitude towards all standards of drivers, would highly recommend!

I had both Sam and Dave for my course, both taught me differently, although always with same outcome, Nailed it!

July 15, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Novice to C+E

From the zoom lessons to driving, my whole experience has been excellent. Russ and James on the zoom lessons were excellent and made them fun to do. All of the instructors are friendly and approachable, serious when needed but keep it light.
Massive thanks to my instructor Ray for getting me through and to Peter Hammond. Would highly recommend these guys to get anyone through their test.

July 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GOT MY UPGRADE FROM C TO C+E

I did my upgrade to Hgv from c to c+e thru mainstream Bootcamp and the experience was more than amazing all the staff very helpful from start to finish I did have an amazing experience the team was really great and amazing in every aspect not to speak about the zoom classes was the best you can have thanks to everyone on zoom classes Russell James and Stuart on driving instructor side thanks to Steve and Sam and anyone else I forgot they’re name on sittingbourne site the best experience I did have thanks to everyone 😁.

July 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bootcamp finished with a class 2 test passed!!

I want through the HGV boot camp with these guys and I can honestly say that it's been a absolute pleasure dealing with these guys in sittingbourne. As long as you listen to the trainers who have so much experience you will get on just fine. Passed my class 2 driving test this morning and im thrilled. Any questions or advice that you find you need, the trainers are all there to help you. Massive respect to Mick Holder, Kev Mcphee and Peter Hammond! Also james stuart and russell with the zoom lessons!

June 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just done my C license with…

I just done my C license with Mainstream. I would highly recommend Mainstream to everyone. They helped me pass every single test that’s needed for the category C. I would want to thank you to all of the team that helped me through all of this. I would want to thank Kevin my driving instructor. Great instructor!!!

June 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just completed the Bootcamp course…

Have just completed the Bootcamp course for my CAT C and can honestly say I've been seriously impressed by the whole Mainstream experience.

The office team are extremely organised / courteous and efficient together with all the trainers (both practical and theory)

Special mention to my CAT C instructor Kevin who was a great help during my practical lessons!!

I have no hesitation in recommending Mainstream to those that are looking to gain their HGV licence!!

June 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just got my C+E licence through…

Just got my C+E licence through mainstream and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. Everyone at mainstream are laid back and down to earth which made it a really enjoyable experience. The admin team are really helpful as well as all the zoom call instructors and driving instructors. I didn’t just learn how to pass my test but how to improve my overall driving ability. I can’t thank them enough they have set me up for a good future now! Cheers to Dave, Kev, James, Russel, Stuart and anyone else I’ve forgotten

June 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team at Sittingbourne,from the…

Great team at Sittingbourne,from the office staff to the brilliant instructors and examiners. Put you at ease and pass on their wealth of knowledge.

Special thanks to Kev and Ray for your excellent tutoring and really enjoyed listening to your military stories.

Thanks Mainstream!

June 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just to say a big thank you to Darren…

Just to say a big thank you to Darren at Leconfield. Had him for 3a and 3b. Fantastic knowledge and thanks to him I got it done. Absolutely first class instruction.

June 10, 2025
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Hello Alan,
Thank you for your kind words, we will make sure this gets passed to Darren for you!

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