Big recruitment drive at B+M retail, Open day 1st march…
Noticed some trailers of theres in actual good condition this week 
Somethings going on.
rob22888:
Noticed some trailers of theres in actual good condition this week
Noticed sum new ones sat in the vault on tues night
Im told (someone young who works there needed a start) they cant get and keep drivers - £8/hr. £8.75/hr if starting 2pm or later. £10/hr Sat & Sun. Rumour of £25/day bonus if you work both Sat & Sun but not if you just work one of them. Kit getting better but still not looked after - say they want all legal but not at Christmas! Trampers allocated wagon but it may nor be there when you arrive for work so you could end up with a day cab all week. Management like most in the game now - clueless and ex McBurnies apparently and ‘old school’? Advertise on the back of their trailers and sponsor low cost airlines apparently! 
I know the guy personally and believe him so no reason to dispute what he tells me.
Good luck to those applying!
A company having an open day means only one thing, and that is they can’t get drivers by conventional means.
What does that tell you?
Ken.
Wages seen to be average tbh
But if you need a job it is better than nowt & will give experience if they take new / newish drivers maybe a stepping stone
Dont think I would like to tramp in a day cab ( unless they pay for hotel / b&b )
Quinny:
A company having an open day means only one thing, and that is they can’t get drivers by conventional means.What does that tell you?
Ken.
If you read replies you will see it has already been said that they cant get or keep drivers
fredthered:
Im told (someone young who works there needed a start) they cant get and keep drivers - £8/hr. £8.75/hr if starting 2pm or later. £10/hr Sat & Sun. Rumour of £25/day bonus if you work both Sat & Sun but not if you just work one of them. Kit getting better but still not looked after - say they want all legal but not at Christmas! Trampers allocated wagon but it may nor be there when you arrive for work so you could end up with a day cab all week. Management like most in the game now - clueless and ex McBurnies apparently and ‘old school’? Advertise on the back of their trailers and sponsor low cost airlines apparently!I know the guy personally and believe him so no reason to dispute what he tells me.
Good luck to those applying!
totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobD … s=trampers
HGV Class 1 Tramper Drivers — B&M Stores —Liverpool
Due to our continued growth at B&M Stores we currently have exciting opportunities for experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Tramper Drivers to join our busy Transport Department,at one of the largest Distribution Centres in the North West (Speke, Liverpool).
We have invested £3 million in new units and a £2.2 million in new trailers and are looking to recruit additional HGV drivers to deliver to our growing 370 stores throughout the UK.
B&M is one of the fastest growing retailers from the initial 21 B&M stores and one distribution centre in 2004 — B&M has grown to over 370 stores and 4 distribution centres within the UK and is continuing to grow. So why not join us on our exciting journey?
As our Distribution Centre operates on a 24/7 basis we have the following shift patterns available for Drivers to work:
Shift Patterns:
Friday - Tuesday
Thursday - Monday
Salary From £8 per hour to £11 per hour depending on shifts & hours worked
£8per hour Monday - Friday
£10per hour Saturday & Sunday
£10 meal allowance each day worked & £24 night out for each night out Tax Free
Any hours worked over 39 per week (or 156 per month) will receive an extra £1 per hour
Discretionary bonuses
Essential Requirements
Must have a HGV Class 1 (C+E) Driving licence with no more than 6 points
Licence held for 2 years +
Must have a digital tacho card
You need to be aware of and adopt fuel efficient driving techniques
Have undertaken Store Delivery work
Have Excellent customer service skills
A strong knowledge of local routes and motorway networks
Understanding of drivers hours and work time directive
Must be fully CPC Qualified
What will you get in return?
Staff Discount Card
Holidays
Free staff car parking with 24/7 security
On-going learning and development opportunities to develop within our business including on-going professional development including keeping you up to date on your CPC training hours.
Discretionary bonuses up to £1000 that may be paid depending on hitting the right criteria.
All year round work
Meal allowance £10 per day & £24 night out allowance
Gosh free parking and overtime is a pound an hour
So for 3 week days all weekend plus say 3 nights out ,thats about £500 top line . Can a family man with kids live on that ? 
.Don,t worry the poles will do it 
…
Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday tramping?
So no time at home at the weekend, whatsoever, ever?
Average pay.
Where do I sign up?
Andrejs:
Discretionary bonuses up to £1000 that may be paid depending on hitting the right criteria.
Or not hitting anything as the case maybe
I was in the vault yesterday, kicked out twice, 1st time: wrong order number & 2nd: I was too early.
Then half the load was refused due to the fact the order was split over 2 trucks (24+21 pallets) they only allow 1 truck per order despite the fact when I rolled up the 3rd time I pulled up at the gate side by side with my mate, his 24 was accepted, my 21 was refused. He had the correct order No, mine was +1 digit. apparently they can`t rebook the load until March
However I did see the recruitment poster & did wonder
animal:
Dont think I would like to tramp in a day cab ( unless they pay for hotel / b&b )
It’s illegal to do that.
All year round work? What does that mean exactly? You should be grateful it’s not a zero hours contract?
DrivingMissDaisy:
animal:
Dont think I would like to tramp in a day cab ( unless they pay for hotel / b&b )It’s illegal to do that.
I have since been told that they are in fact ‘rest cabs’.
rob22888:
Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday tramping?So no time at home at the weekend, whatsoever, ever?
Average pay.
Where do I sign up?
This is ‘normal’ in supermarket la la land apparently?
I think I’m beginning to see why there might be a driver shortage in the future when the young 'uns want to party when there’s work to be done!
Andrejs:
Shift Patterns:Friday - Tuesday
Thursday - Monday
Salary From £8 per hour to £11 per hour depending on shifts & hours worked
That’s potentially why they’re having trouble getting drivers. The £8 basic is bad enough, working every weekend is even worse. [zb] that.
fredthered:
rob22888:
Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday tramping?So no time at home at the weekend, whatsoever, ever?
Average pay.
Where do I sign up?
This is ‘normal’ in supermarket la la land apparently?
I think I’m beginning to see why there might be a driver shortage in the future when the young 'uns want to party when there’s work to be done!
Cos it suits some people not to be at home over a weekend?
Friend of mine drives for a company, Thursday - Monday as he needs to be at home on Wednesdays. Suits him, suits his company (non supermarket).
Noticing all there units seem to be new now apart from the odd clapped out MAN floating about and newer trailers seem to be making an entrance onto the roads, shame the Speke DC is virtually new and looks like it’s 10+ years old with the way it’s looked after, loading bays look like they’ve had half the frames ripped off, transport office and goods in is a ■■■■ hole aswell
fredthered:
rob22888:
Thursday - Monday or Friday - Tuesday tramping?So no time at home at the weekend, whatsoever, ever?
Average pay.
Where do I sign up?
This is ‘normal’ in supermarket la la land apparently?
I think I’m beginning to see why there might be a driver shortage in the future when the young 'uns want to party when there’s work to be done!
Average pay and working all weekend normal in supermarket la la land?
I think you need to check your facts lol