Hello there guys!!
This is my first post so please overlook any mistakes. {I’ve gone through the rules and so far haven’t found anything against reviewing an agency.}
So, I’m a class 1 driver, who has yet to drive a class one for a living. 
I passed 14 months ago. Since then I’m been doing 7.5 t vehicles. I was happy with my employer as I was in university then, but now that I’ve finished, i have signed up to a driving agency called “Staff UK Bolton”. Can anyone who has had dealings with them tell me a little more about them?
Secondly I’m been advised to sign up with Blue Arrow in Manchester. How are they, will they give me class 1 or 2 work? Keeping in mind I’ve no experience and help my license for 14 months?
All agencies are [zb] !! promise you guaranteed work then cancel at the last minute. Having said that as you have no class 1 or 2 experience then your best option is agency. You’re more likely to get class 2 stuff, take it and gain the experience and then hopefully some class 1 will come along. 
Hello BigT
Well as far as agents ive been very lucky i regestered with two main ones back in April on 7.5 ton work while i was waiting to get my C licence and found them both ok as far as part time work Dave @ Drivers Direct in Leyland was my main one but I also got some work from Johnathon @ Country wide Drivers in Darwin both lancashire i then passed my C and also regestered with Best Conections @ Preston all are on the net and have web sites if you search them and make contact . since I passed my C in July I have had some cat C work from all but you will probably be started of on 7.5 ton work untill you have prooved your self 
never heard of Staff UK so i cant help you with that one . another good source of jobs are Reeds and Jobrapido . if you are in Burnley you could try EFS they run out of burnley and have a few good contracts i ahve done work for them in the past 
I hope this Helps mate nothing worse than having a licence and trying to get the expeariance eh
grovegarage:
All agencies are [zb] !! promise you guaranteed work then cancel at the last minute. Having said that as you have no class 1 or 2 experience then your best option is agency. You’re more likely to get class 2 stuff, take it and gain the experience and then hopefully some class 1 will come along.
Thanks mate, they do be awkward and moody at times, but I have found Staff UK Bolton to be quite polite, although I don’t really see a future with them in driving cos of the lack of work.
I mean after doing 2 months for them, shouldn’t they be giving me a chance for class 2 yet??
have you got any advice for me on Blue Arrow?
YAMBOL57:
Hello BigT
Well as far as agents ive been very lucky i regestered with two main ones back in April on 7.5 ton work while i was waiting to get my C licence and found them both ok as far as part time work Dave @ Drivers Direct in Leyland was my main one but I also got some work from Johnathon @ Country wide Drivers in Darwin both lancashire i then passed my C and also regestered with Best Conections @ Preston all are on the net and have web sites if you search them and make contact . since I passed my C in July I have had some cat C work from all but you will probably be started of on 7.5 ton work untill you have prooved your self never heard of Staff UK so i cant help you with that one . another good source of jobs are Reeds and Jobrapido . if you are in Burnley you could try EFS they run out of burnley and have a few good contracts i ahve done work for them in the past I hope this Helps mate nothing worse than having a licence and trying to get the expeariance eh
thanks for the in depth answer,
Neil from best connections[Preston Branch] cant offer me anything, I’ve been to see him, he said cos of no Xp He’s got no work for me
would I be wrong to assume that 2 months is not enough time for the agency[staff UK Bolton] to know me? i mean I have done work for them on very short notices, even Saturdays.
Just Googled EFS Burnley and will be calling them on Monday. which agency do they use BTW?
I was hoping because of Christmas coming, I should have been started on some Class 2 work from my Agency, But nothing so far.
Is it a BIG NO NO to tell the agency that I’ve also signed up with others?
Lastly, what advice can you give me about Blue Arrow?
Thanks Again for the advice, keep it coming
BigT_Burnley:
Hello there guys!!
This is my first post so please overlook any mistakes. {I’ve gone through the rules and so far haven’t found anything against reviewing an agency.}
Hi BigT_Burnley, 
Thanks for taking the time to read the Forum Rules. 
There’s no problem asking for reviews and opinions in the way that you have.
Thanks I’ll give them a call tomorrow.
BigT_Burnley:
grovegarage:
All agencies are [zb] !! promise you guaranteed work then cancel at the last minute. Having said that as you have no class 1 or 2 experience then your best option is agency. You’re more likely to get class 2 stuff, take it and gain the experience and then hopefully some class 1 will come along.
Thanks mate, they do be awkward and moody at times, but I have found Staff UK Bolton to be quite polite, although I don’t really see a future with them in driving cos of the lack of work.
I mean after doing 2 months for them, shouldn’t they be giving me a chance for class 2 yet??
have you got any advice for me on Blue Arrow?
They would if they were actually in need of a class 2 driver. They obviously don’t have enough work to give you a crack.
Thanks 44 tonne. I actually was referring to a trust issue. But you pointed out the lack of work may also be it! Never thought of it like that.
Thanks to “R H” I called Mohammed Iqbal Haulage. Said he’ll call me if he’s got any work. Signed up with country wide and smart solutions nw this week. Got an appointment with blue arrow on Thursday. Sigh!! May have to wait it out.
thanks mate, I’ve emailed you what happened.
