Got one next Tuesday at Avonmouth
Been trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
Good luck…
Mirrors, mirrors and more mirrors.
Smile.
Offer cash if you’ve ■■■■■■ up really badly.
Thejpmshow:
Got one next Tuesday at AvonmouthBeen trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
Used to be about a 40 minute drive on various roads with a blind side and good side reverse onto a bay followed by some Highway Code questions, show a good attitude stick to all speed limits and you’ll be fine. Interview will probably be after assessment. Culina are a very ■■■■ company to work for but if you’re good at staying under the radar you’ll be fine.
Ta
Yes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
Thejpmshow:
TaYes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
I had nearly 7yrs there and enjoyed it but they do have some mirrorless trucks now, when doing your blindside remember you can get out for a look as it’s all about making that assessor feel safe.
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
TaYes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
I had nearly 7yrs there and enjoyed it but they do have some mirrorless trucks now, when doing your blindside remember you can get out for a look as it’s all about making that assessor feel safe.
Definitely, that’s good to hear
I’m guessing it’s a lot of RDC to RDC work, supplier collections etc?
I enjoy my current job (Farmfoods) but it’s doing my neck / shoulders in - even with powered pallet truck
Culina is about the same money basic but less days so that’s a winner for me. Plus nights out plus OT rate, I’ve heard over 50 hours… or is it per day hours?
Cheers
Thejpmshow:
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
TaYes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
I had nearly 7yrs there and enjoyed it but they do have some mirrorless trucks now, when doing your blindside remember you can get out for a look as it’s all about making that assessor feel safe.
Definitely, that’s good to hear
I’m guessing it’s a lot of RDC to RDC work, supplier collections etc?
I enjoy my current job (Farmfoods) but it’s doing my neck / shoulders in - even with powered pallet truck
Culina is about the same money basic but less days so that’s a winner for me. Plus nights out plus OT rate, I’ve heard over 50 hours… or is it per day hours?
Cheers
I’ve just left Culina at Avonmouth 
It’s a salaried job…
It is DC to DC and the collections are usually for Avonmouth sometimes a direct delivery, hope you like swapping trailers up to 4 times a dayn
As baldbloke says keep your head down and you’ll be fine
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
TaYes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
I had nearly 7yrs there and enjoyed it but they do have some mirrorless trucks now, when doing your blindside remember you can get out for a look as it’s all about making that assessor feel safe.
Some mirroless 
They maybe dropping merc as they’ve had so many complaints about the mirrorcams company wide that Volvo maybe the next new trucks at Avonmouth…
DAF95XF:
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
TaYes they are by the book and I believe that would suit me
I had nearly 7yrs there and enjoyed it but they do have some mirrorless trucks now, when doing your blindside remember you can get out for a look as it’s all about making that assessor feel safe.
Some mirroless :lol:
They maybe dropping merc as they’ve had so many complaints about the mirrorcams company wide that Volvo maybe the next new trucks at Avonmouth…
my regular truck is a mirror less one
You soon get used to them
But I would rather have a Volvo
Its a Highway Code test first then reverse onto a bay.A blind side reverse .You will do the on road driving last.Good luck.I did mine and could not take the job.
WheelsofCardiff:
Its a Highway Code test first then reverse onto a bay.A blind side reverse .You will do the on road driving last.Good luck.I did mine and could not take the job.
Thank you
Just done a mock Highway Code test and scored 94%. I think I would have got 100% but my thumb pressed the one below what I meant so that was wrong LOL
I look forward to it and will practice blindsides, as said previously nothing wrong with getting out and having a look if in doubt…
If you get the job , expect a lot of faffing around at Framptons food and drink factory in Shepton Mallet , not to be confused with Framptons transport ltd which is a different company and bought out by Gregory’s .
Tarmaceater:
If you get the job , expect a lot of faffing around at Framptons food and drink factory in Shepton Mallet , not to be confused with Framptons transport ltd which is a different company and bought out by Gregory’s .
Any haulage company at a factory results in some degree of faffing lol
Thejpmshow:
Got one next Tuesday at AvonmouthBeen trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
How did it go ? Did you have Karl take you out ?
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
Got one next Tuesday at AvonmouthBeen trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
How did it go ? Did you have Karl take you out ?
Was good ta. Yes was Karl. Struggled a bit to adjust to the conventional mirrors and tri axles unit and trailer, he said I was safe but could do with a few days tuition. I gladly accepted that.
Spoke with Jonathan and I’m keen - just got plenty to discuss with the boss at home. It’s the same money for less days and less or no actual manual stuff. They had 9-12 start times which for me is a bit late but I was told could switch to another one if it’s a available.
Same amount as money for less days… but salaried…
Now to think
Thejpmshow:
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
Got one next Tuesday at AvonmouthBeen trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
How did it go ? Did you have Karl take you out ?
Was good ta. Yes was Karl. Struggled a bit to adjust to the conventional mirrors and tri axles unit and trailer, he said I was safe but could do with a few days tuition. I gladly accepted that.
Spoke with Jonathan and I’m keen - just got plenty to discuss with the boss at home. It’s the same money for less days and less or no actual manual stuff. They had 9-12 start times which for me is a bit late but I was told could switch to another one if it’s a available.
Same amount as money for less days… but salaried…
Now to think[/quote
Congratulations, if you want extra shifts (overtime) I always found whatever you want you got.
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
bald bloke:
Thejpmshow:
Got one next Tuesday at AvonmouthBeen trying since getting my class 1 last June.
Finally might be on to a winner this time…
How did it go ? Did you have Karl take you out ?
Was good ta. Yes was Karl. Struggled a bit to adjust to the conventional mirrors and tri axles unit and trailer, he said I was safe but could do with a few days tuition. I gladly accepted that.
Spoke with Jonathan and I’m keen - just got plenty to discuss with the boss at home. It’s the same money for less days and less or no actual manual stuff. They had 9-12 start times which for me is a bit late but I was told could switch to another one if it’s a available.
Same amount as money for less days… but salaried…
Now to think
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Congratulations, if you want extra shifts (overtime) I always found whatever you want you got.
Grand ta