I've finally got a proper class 2 job!

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS THE UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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So I passed my test in October of last year and I found it pretty difficult to find work with no experience. I tried the agencies and they would only put me on 7.5 tonne work for minimum wage. The other week I had two class 2 job interviews in West Yorkshire ( Leeds ) One for a food distribution company and one for a pallet company. The pallet company was a salaried position at 27k per year for LONG hours, (12 hours days at work over 5/6 days). I didn’t get the job due to the other applicants having 5+ years experience over me, which is fair enough and I understand completely.

Now the food distribution company did offer me a job. Its salaried at 22k per year, working approximately 40-45 hours a week. I have my own routes going to the same places every day. Monday I work roughly 9am- 3pm - Tuesday is 9am until about 7pm - Wednesday is 9am - 6pm -Thursday is 9am - 7pm and Friday is a nice short run of a 9am - 2pm finish.

Times vary due to traffic, customers holding you up etc but its roughly those times. Its driving a 15 tonne refrigerated truck.

I am curious if you guys think 22k ( or £1520 a month ) for 40-45 hours a week ( Monday to Friday ) is a good salary for my first ever class 2 job with no experience.

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£1520 before or after tax an ni ?

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If it pays your bills and gets you experience then happy days

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In order to look the part, it is essential that you wear your hi-viz whilst driving.

Looking like a prick is an integral part of being a rigid driver.

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Lloydie:
£1520 before or after tax an ni ?

After, its about 1840 before tax and NI

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It’s good providing you don’t handball the load off.

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They will always be someone who “wouldn’t get out of bed for that” if it suits you’ and you can live comfortably with that take home, then crack on drive

I personally don’t think it’s bad… But then I’m from Hull and the wages are shocking :grimacing:

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If it pays your bills and you’re satisfied don’t worry what anyone else thinks.

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Do a year or two, gives you the needed experience for applications elsewhere, keep your eyes open for something better/ different as you go, if you want to.

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4yorks:
So I passed my test in October of last year and I found it pretty difficult to find work with no experience. I tried the agencies and they would only put me on 7.5 tonne work for minimum wage. The other week I had two class 2 job interviews in West Yorkshire ( Leeds ) One for a food distribution company and one for a pallet company. The pallet company was a salaried position at 27k per year for LONG hours, (12 hours days at work over 5/6 days). I didn’t get the job due to the other applicants having 5+ years experience over me, which is fair enough and I understand completely.

Now the food distribution company did offer me a job. Its salaried at 22k per year, working approximately 40-45 hours a week. I have my own routes going to the same places every day. Monday I work roughly 9am- 3pm - Tuesday is 9am until about 7pm - Wednesday is 9am - 6pm -Thursday is 9am - 7pm and Friday is a nice short run of a 9am - 2pm finish.

Times vary due to traffic, customers holding you up etc but its roughly those times. Its driving a 15 tonne refrigerated truck.

I am curious if you guys think 22k ( or £1520 a month ) for 40-45 hours a week ( Monday to Friday ) is a good salary for my first ever class 2 job with no experience.

Who’s it with, out of curiosity

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EddieMD:

4yorks:
So I passed my test in October of last year and I found it pretty difficult to find work with no experience. I tried the agencies and they would only put me on 7.5 tonne work for minimum wage. The other week I had two class 2 job interviews in West Yorkshire ( Leeds ) One for a food distribution company and one for a pallet company. The pallet company was a salaried position at 27k per year for LONG hours, (12 hours days at work over 5/6 days). I didn’t get the job due to the other applicants having 5+ years experience over me, which is fair enough and I understand completely.

Now the food distribution company did offer me a job. Its salaried at 22k per year, working approximately 40-45 hours a week. I have my own routes going to the same places every day. Monday I work roughly 9am- 3pm - Tuesday is 9am until about 7pm - Wednesday is 9am - 6pm -Thursday is 9am - 7pm and Friday is a nice short run of a 9am - 2pm finish.

Times vary due to traffic, customers holding you up etc but its roughly those times. Its driving a 15 tonne refrigerated truck.

I am curious if you guys think 22k ( or £1520 a month ) for 40-45 hours a week ( Monday to Friday ) is a good salary for my first ever class 2 job with no experience.

Who’s it with, out of curiosity? Sent from my HUAWEI VNS-L31 using Tapatalk

kent foods. :grimacing: probably

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4yorks:

Lloydie:
£1520 before or after tax an ni ?

After, its about 1840 before tax and NI

Not bad for them hours [emoji12].
If you enjoy it and it’s easy stick with it for a while .

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Not bad for them hours ( if the don’t take the yellow stuff)
Get some experience under your belt for a year or 2 and the world is your oyster.

There are some cracking class 2 jobs out of there, some who are a lot more interesting than pulling a bendy between rdc’s
Hope you like it.

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Seems to be the going rate for class 2 food service. Just use it to get some experience under your belt and keep a lookout for other jobs.

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If you’re happy with it, it’ll do.
If you’re not happy with it, it’ll do till you find something better.

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Its a good start, dont rush about though. Remember that its your driving license.

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I think that’s decent for the amount of hours and the 2 short days you get on Monday on Friday. I know you’ve got 2 longer ones to make up for it but it’s not like you have to start early like in most driving jobs.

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