Took my Class 2 test last week to complete all parts of the CPC. Considering I’d never sat in anything bigger than a luton van 4 days before the test I’m pretty happy with how it went, no screw ups and got 4 minors which were some late signals or something.
So I went home with smile and a fuzzy warm feeling to start looking for jobs… and well, it’s not going well so far.
I’m not sure if my expectations were unrealistic, or that I live exactly 30 min from all major towns near me (I’m north Gloucestershire) but I cant seem to find a lot other than bin lorries or jobs where “there may be times where you work in the warehouse”. Either that or they’re too far away or simply low money. I don’t mind a bit of a commute but much more than half an hour and you start to notice the fuel cost. Relocating is out of the question too for the time being.
So I guess I’d quite like to know what’s normal? What should I expect? Is it a case of doing the naff jobs and keeping a lookout for better work in the meantime? Should I just take literally any job for now to get some time under my belt?
As a bit of back story, this is a career change for me. Been self employed for the last 20 years, thought with all the “demand” that it would be a good way to go. I’ve paid for a class 1 course and test but am still waiting for a date to come through.
Any thoughts/help would be much appreciated.
Steve
