Passed my class 2, cpc and hiab mid December in Darlington and after registering with a dozen or so agencies and sending several emails I’m at that stage of lacking experience.
Had conversations with agency staff about placing me for 3.5t work but ultimately my goal is class 2. Any pointers for getting my foot in the door would be highly appreciated folks.
Established in 1989, we are an award-winning food service provider which has shown immense growth with over 800 employees and revenue of £200 million
We are currently seeking a HGV Driver (Customer Service Delivery Driver) to join us and be a part of the company`s transition into new markets and its next phase of growth.
To succeed within this role, you will be need to have tolerance for heavy traffic, long distance and customers and never want to stop learning.
This position will suit you if you are/have:
Clean HGV Class 2 licence
Valid CPC training and Digital Tacho card
Multi drop experience is preferable
Physically active due to nature of the job including heavy lifting
Good Geographic knowledge of the area
Good People and customer service skills
We offer a salary of £24,000.00
Monday to Friday (no nights or weekends)
Permanent Contract (no agencies)
28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays increasing to 33 paid days for each completed year of service)
Enrolment into Pension Scheme
Free secure parking
JJ Discount Portal
Continues developments and long term career prospects
Initial training will be provided
My point of view is this…
How badly do you need a wage coming in?
How badly do you want to drive Cat C?
Are the Agency willing to pay you Cat C wages to drive a van?
This is one of my main concerns. I’m looking to do my test in the next couple of month and I’m guessing I may have to go down the agency route until I get experience. It’s going to be hard giving up a job with no guarantees of work especially with bills to pay.
With a bit of luck work will pick up by the time I pass my test and it won’t be such an issue (touch wood).
Hope you find something soon though.
Maccer:
This is one of my main concerns. I’m looking to do my test in the next couple of month and I’m guessing I may have to go down the agency route until I get experience. It’s going to be hard giving up a job with no guarantees of work especially with bills to pay.
With a bit of luck work will pick up by the time I pass my test and it won’t be such an issue (touch wood).
Hope you find something soon though.
Whatever job you have now don’'t give it up until you find your next wage. !!!
Maccer:
This is one of my main concerns. I’m looking to do my test in the next couple of month and I’m guessing I may have to go down the agency route until I get experience. It’s going to be hard giving up a job with no guarantees of work especially with bills to pay.
With a bit of luck work will pick up by the time I pass my test and it won’t be such an issue (touch wood).
Hope you find something soon though.
Whatever job you have now don’'t give it up until you find your next wage. !!!
Cheers animal registered with them last week and put my name forward for couple of jobs so far even with the horror reviews I’ve come across while searching for work
January is the quietest time of the year for lorry driving. If you were applying in June, July and August you would have received lots of replies from many desperate employers and agencies as during the summer months many drivers are on holiday. The work situation usually picks up after Easter.
There is work where i live in Leicester. Just passed my class 2 in January. And got a start date for class 2 work after my cpc course. Its a little less in wages but a lot better hours but what do you expect for a new driver…
Kid I worked with,never bothered applying for a class 2 job.
Went straight onto class 1 general for a year…and now earns good money on car transporters(4 on 4 off)
Time with his young family…and a fat pay packet.
He loves it.