Hello all
I was a security guard at a distribution centre, one of the decent sort! but got convinced by many drivers to go for HGV (Class 2 so far).
Just started out last week driving 26 tonners for a well known discount alcohol supplying chain, i’ll not shout the name but they are bright red trucks!
Anyway I’m getting on fine, driving is going well and I’m enjoying it so far, except some of the roads around Wales are pretty tight with some scenic but hairy, twisty hilly routes. It’s physically demanding but I like that as I’ve been sat behind a desk annoying drivers for the last 4 years going to lard.
So to my polite request for advice. I’m based in the South West, working for reasonable money a mon-fri job as a newb, more than I was earning before. Fell on my feet to be honest as I walked straight into a job, but after making about a dozen applications a fortnight ago, I’m being flooded with interest and potential offers of work. Do I stick with what I’ve got for a while or should I be looking around at the best possible wage I can get? Obviously I’d like more money but what is the done thing? Stick out an alright job so I’ve got the experience or bounce around where the money is?
Also any experiences of HOVIS? The money is a little higher but I’ve no idea of the shifts or working conditions, will try a search but seeing as I’m already posting I’d thought I’d ask.
Many Thanks
Chris
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