Hi guys just looking for bit of advice really. Iv been given a number for a fairly big haulage company, so gave the bloke a ring the other day and he’s asked me to go see him next time I’m in the area to have a chat about the job so I can see what it’s about and he can see what I’m like. I don’t know if I should go there in tidy work gear like clean boots ironed work trousers and polo shirt which I would probs feel more comfortable in or go there with shirt tie trousers and shoes to make a good impression but possibly look over dressed as he hasn’t said to go see him for a interview or anything just a chat, fill in a application form and maybe a assessment.
Any help and advice would be appreciated
Thanks,
Casual fella
Clean work wear don’t worry about the creases down ur legs .
work boots clean but then their work boots wouldn’t want mirrored toe’s
Hi-Vis . Gloves , Pen and small pocket note pad .
Both parts of licence, Dcpc card, Tacho card ,
that should do you …
So long as it looks like you’ve made an effort (ie not covered in mud or looking like just crawled out of the sack) you’ll be fine.
Likewise if you were working for another firm already and he’d said pop in he’d expect to see you in the uniform provided by the other bods so don’t worry too much about the fashion.
Big smile, firm handshake (not too firm!) and have your wits about you 
Good luck!
Personally I’m of the suited and booted opinion. First impressions last. Having said that I attended a driver recruitment open day a couple of weeks ago. Out of about 50 blokes only 3 of us were in trousers, shirt shoes etc. Most blokes turned up in jeans hoodies etc…
Anyway I don’t think you can over dress for an interview. If they tell you to relax and take the tie off surely that’s better than being turned down for not wearing one…
Most employers are looking for staff who will look after their kit and customers. People who will make the extra effort.
If you don’t bother to make an effort for the interview why would he think you would make an effort in the job?
I am speaking from personal experience as I have interviewed many potential employees over the years. Trust me, you cannot make too good a visual impression at your interview.
All the best with it.
Alan
OnlyAlan:
Most employers are looking for staff who will look after their kit and customers. People who will make the extra effort.If you don’t bother to make an effort for the interview why would he think you would make an effort in the job?
I am speaking from personal experience as I have interviewed many potential employees over the years. Trust me, you cannot make too good a visual impression at your interview.
All the best with it.
Alan
so a driver in a tux would be better than a guy in clean work gear even though they have the same work ethics and experience eh 
I’m of the opinion of smart casual i definitely wouldn’t wear a suit, my last 2 interviews i went dressed this way and landed both jobs, oh and give your car a clean and have a shave.
bald bloke:
I’m of the opinion of smart casual i definitely wouldn’t wear a suit, my last 2 interviews i went dressed this way and landed both jobs, oh and give your car a clean and have a shave.
what he said 
i have known chaps to walk you out so they can have a nosey at your motor to see how you look after it
nick2008:
so a driver in a tux would be better than a guy in clean work gear even though they have the same work ethics and experience eh
No different to comparing a guy in normal clothes and a tramp. They might have the same abilities, experience and work ethic but I know which one would get the job.
It is just about showing you have made an extra effort. It is attitude, nothing else.
Cheers guys think ill go with the smart casual look something like clean work boots, work trousers and maybe a smart jumper, so it looks like iv made an effort but it’s also practical incase he gets me doing few things in the yard. Good point about the car, It fairly clean anyway but no harm in giving it a going over before especially if they are going to have a sneaky look at it.