robroy:
As long as a blind eye is turned to illegal incentive type bonuses which encourage (most but not all ) tipper drivers to drive like [zb] s, then they will alwaysâŚdrive like [zb] s itâs as easy as that.
Doesnât have to be bonuses that make them drive like that, just the amount of work they are allotted to do.
Pete.
Yeh, but for as long as these âplannersâ are made to look good, or look like they know what they are doing, by drivers who will willingly teararse about like â â â â â â idiots, to achieve, or even attempt to achieve the ridiculous work loads that they are set, things will never change in tipper work, or in fact any type of haulage.
I was nearly wiped out by a flying Hargreaves motor the other day, he came up the inside of me undertaking on the on ramp to M1, I was in inside lane at 56mph limiter, being overtaken at the time, so nowhere to go this nutter was on a mission and an accident waiting to happen imho. There was no way he would have made it before his slip road ran out if I had not slowed down considerably to let him out as there is no way i would risk my life or those around me, to save myself a few seconds in getting the job done, lifes too short.
I am about to start a new Bulk Tipper job in near future (not Hargreaves lol) looking forward to it a new challenge get paid daily rate so no charging about hopefully. Was interested in the Stobart Biomass post be good to find out more about it if anyone has anymore info, I was offered a job on their newly formed Stobart Biomass team, but never done walking floors before. Sounds well paid, I was told from an agency their temp to perm guys are invoicing at ÂŁ980 a week most weeks (mmmmm i wonder forever the sceptic lol).
I used to work for the green machine many years ago but saw the light hahahaha but would not rule out a return only on the Biomass Division tho, if i heard good reports about it. I see the Biomass TV stars have left mmmmmm maybe not all its made out to be. It was sold to me as top spec trucks and trailers, full time long distance tramping, with pay as mentioned, anyone back that up or is this just another somewhat hyped version of reality. Be grateful for any replies and information be good to pick your brains nsmith [/b] if you dont mind ill send you a pm. Thanks in advance Blackcat13
Stobart group walking floor pay structure has just changed. You now get a day rate plus meal allowance. On top you get a bonus per load. The bonus increases long runs etc. It is from, I think, ÂŁ9 upto ÂŁ25.
So if you do a decent load and a shunt every day you get about 150 bonus.
Ferry bridge C is closing for sure, the crane is removing the boiler that caught fire last year.
The new rail head is to service the new multi fuel burner station.
Hargreaves Logistics.
May 6 ¡ Edited ¡
We are looking for Class 1 drivers in the Durham, Eggborough and Peterhead areas to work on both regional and national routes.
Recent experience of working in a similar environment will be a distinct advantage. Work varies from day work, nights out, night shifts and weekend work therefore flexibility is required to meet the needs of the job.
Rates of pay are ÂŁ8.50 per hour. Overtime is payable at ÂŁ11.33 per hour. These rates will be increased in June 2015 to ÂŁ9.25 per hour with overtime payable at ÂŁ12.33 per hour. Monthly bonus also applies.
To apply, call 0191 3738328 or e-mail Andrew.Scott@hsgplc.co.uk
bradbigman:
I have been a night trunk driver for nearly ten years and I see that both these companies are recruiting for tipper drivers and walking floor drivers . I fancy a complete change any views that are constructive regarding earnings and this type of work would be very useful .An I have been a class 1 28 years so please I can drive I am just very interested in what they do.
In teeesport ( tesco ) a couple of times last week and there were bio- mass trucks in there ,they look less than impressed .
) tipper drivers to drive like [zb] s, then they will alwaysâŚdrive like [zb] s
itâs as easy as that.
