After reading the first reply I now realise I should have been clearer in what I’m saying (DOH!) I have been self employed, but not a owner operator, I hire myself out to drive, build stages, do pyrotechnics, do sound and lights etc. I’m looking to slow down and find employment in the fuel delivery/ADR world.
Hi All
I’m looking for a bit of advice, I’ve been self employed in the events industry, touring with bands, F1, Moto GP, World Rally Cross etc for donkeys years, it has been a great job (at times), fantastic money etc. But, I’m sick of constantly being away, 3+ months then home for a week, then head off for 2 months is not unusual, and like everything else, in time it becomes just a job.
So when the season finished I decided to try and think of a plan to get away from it, ideally I would like to have a 4 on 4 off type job, years ago I used to see them advertised fairly frequently, but not so much now. I’ve just done my ADR in tanks and packages and I’m thinking about putting myself through the first part of the Petroleum Drivers Passport,
So, first real question, has anyone done this before? If you did, was it beneficial when looking for work as a fuel tanker driver? I know you have 4 months to complete the practical part with a company, but did the first bit really help or should I just try and get in to a job and have the company foot the bill?
What sort of rates of pay should you be expecting driving ADR? either tanks of packages
Does anyone know of reputable firms in Teesside, North Yorkshire or the North East that do this kind of work?
When I look online all I see is agencies offering work, hardly ever a company putting up the advert, and the pay from the agencies ranges form £10 per hour up to £22 per hour, Hell, I get £12 driving in Sheffield and non of it’s dangerous (although I have carried Sunny Delight and that stuff is evil)
Or is the idea of ADR/Fuel work not worth the effort and just take a job that pays the bills?
All of this is really out of my usual field so any advice or tips to point me in the right direction will be gratefully received.
I know this is really a first world problem and I should shut my whinging gob
Cheers
Carl