I am based in Powys and about to start out with drivers agencies to get me going… I know that there might not be much in Mid Wales for me and I might need to get in with the agencies in South Wales, English boarder areas like Hereford, Worchester and Shropshire.
Can anyone recommend good agencies to work with and which ones to avoid?
Culina pull for Cargill Meats, also Kuhne Nagel pull for Bulmers at Hereford. Sorry but I don’t know what the agency is called. Try giving either of their websites a looking at. There are plenty of people looking for artic drivers on the Welsh Borders, Powys/Hereford.
Or try Coopers Carriers if your based near Llandrindod Wells.
Cheers Dave.
Thanks for the reply… I will have a look at those companies…
I have spoke to Cooper Carriers and have been told that there is nothing going. The Chap in the office said the their Class one drivers are on not much more than minimum wage
I find that strange as to why any one would stay for that when other people pay more…
Thruxton:
Thanks for the reply… I will have a look at those companies…
Culina were looking for drivers at Hereford a while ago not sure about now but could always
put an application in you never know what might come of it.
Thruxton:
Thanks for the reply… I will have a look at those companies…
I have spoke to Cooper Carriers and have been told that there is nothing going. The Chap in the office said the their Class one drivers are on not much more than minimum wage
I find that strange as to why any one would stay for that when other people pay more…
Not that many haulage firms in that area, and the few that are, its on timber, or Gough’s on bulk haulage. Hereford is your best bet. I know a few that do agency work for both firms that I mentioned in my previous post.
Cheers Dave.
What part of powys??
Hft?? Forklifts in hereford was looking for a driver over christmas.
Cargil meats, collecting live birds is hard to get on. 2 drivers in past 3 years says something imo. ( i got to top 3 year before last but missed out due to incorrect use of steering wheel on assesment, lol ) if you want more info about them pm.
Kingspan shobden, dhl leominster, culina hereford all on different agencies. Agency that does bulmers allso does allensmore nurseries allrhough its less money and longer shifts.
Cooper carriers, constantly chasing your tail for little reward.
Thank for your replys… It’s time to start looking. Just left my last employer (static job) and about to hit the big wide truck world.
Can anyone also recommend any agency that take on new drivers who are good at finding you work… I don’t mind doing a bit of tramping or unsociable hours. Is there any agencies that I should avoid?
bald bloke:
Thruxton:
Thanks for the reply… I will have a look at those companies…
Culina were looking for drivers at Hereford a while ago not sure about now but could always
put an application in you never know what might come of it.
Hi Bald Bloke If I recall you work for Culina ? Do you know what the wages/salary hourly rates are at Culina Hereford pay please Cheers
Dave the Renegade:
Culina pull for Cargill Meats
Are they still looking for casual Drivers?
K+NDL based at Heineken Hereford, use the GI Group,
Tel: 0117 921 8987.
mastesallan:
bald bloke:
Thruxton:
Thanks for the reply… I will have a look at those companies…
Culina were looking for drivers at Hereford a while ago not sure about now but could always
put an application in you never know what might come of it.
Hi Bald Bloke If I recall you work for Culina ? Do you know what the wages/salary hourly rates are at Culina Hereford pay please Cheers
Dave the Renegade:
Culina pull for Cargill Meats
Are they still looking for casual Drivers?
Not sure if they are still looking but go here… culinacareers.co.uk and fill out the forms or whatever you have to do they’ll keep it on file for you.
As for the money they work things a little different there but as a rough guide it’ll be about 30k ish.
Back in 2002 a bloke used to travel from Knighton to Allscot beet factory on a night trunk every night,that was through Extra Personnel Shrewsbury.
Where I work now on fridges,Frank used to travel from Newtown to Telford as a part timer,we have another from the Arms as a regular part timer. We have a few part timers on the books paye and at least one as a ltd company.
There is a bit of work in Telford,I believe Faccenda are looking for 3 drivers.
ShropsBri:
There is a bit of work in Telford,I believe Faccenda are looking for 3 drivers.
Might be a few more jobs coming up soon…were getting really busy now 
Seems so and the factory has been extended in Telford.
Our yard is next door.