As we all keep saying on this very forum, don’t give up asking around and don’t stop applying for jobs (even when the companies aren’t advertising) as the more you put yourself out there, you more chance you give yourself of being in the right place at the right time.
There have been quite a few recent posts on the forum by people who have struck it lucky by being there at the right time and managed to secure themselves a chance to prove themselves. Well, the same has happened to me today! I was called in for an interview this afternoon and despite the fact that I have no experience on cat C+E (only 7 years on cat C), they are willing to give me a chance. I think being very local (the company are within walking distance) helped a little as well.
So, the key to it all is, DO NOT GIVE UP! Just keep on hassling them companies until they eventually give in.
Yeah, I am really looking forward to it but at the same time I am very apprehensive as to how it’s going to go. Apparently I will be using chains which is totally new to me! I have used ratchet straps many times before, but these chains will be something new. I just hope I get to grips with them.
I will indeed try and take a few photos of my first day, but might not get to upload them until I get back home on Friday night, as the job will have me staying out Monday to Friday. I believe my first job is to Manchester following another colleague, then I will be off on my own to Pembrokshire.
Yeah, if I am in any doubt about anything I will indeed ask one of the more experienced chaps. I ain’t no hero!
Nate187 I passed the C+E on January 17th 2012 and I have been asking around and applying for jobs since then. So I think I have been lucky in ‘being in the right place at the right time’ so yes, I am chuffed to say the least. For the past few months I have only been managing to do odd days through one local agency (despite being registered with most of them around here!) So, now I can finally get to pay off my credit card which took a hammering during my training!! Anyway, good luck with your job hunting mate.
I will keep you all updated with my progress but you will need to bear with me as I probably won’t be able to get online until I am back home at the weekends.
Yeah, I am really looking forward to it but at the same time I am very apprehensive as to how it’s going to go. Apparently I will be using chains which is totally new to me! I have used ratchet straps many times before, but these chains will be something new. I just hope I get to grips with them.
I will indeed try and take a few photos of my first day, but might not get to upload them until I get back home on Friday night, as the job will have me staying out Monday to Friday. I believe my first job is to Manchester following another colleague, then I will be off on my own to Pembrokshire.
How are you gettting on?
Liam
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im sure you will be fine we all have to do things for the first time and im sure people will help just say your new and its your first time they will be glad to help ,
as for me well waiting for the new trunking runs to be implemented and then will have to wait for them to need an agency driver so it may be a while yet but at least I know i will be considered and thats half the battle so sitting and waiting at mo
good luck for next week hope all goes well
Great news mate well done its a good day for all today I am sending my pass certificate off on monday and will be right there behind you when it comes back with my new shiney licence
Regards and best wishes Roy
YAMBOL57:
Great news mate well done its a good day for all today I am sending my pass certificate off on monday and will be right there behind you when it comes back with my new shiney licence
Regards and best wishes Roy
Cheers Roy!
Yeah, they seem to be turning the licences around pretty quick, so you should be in possession of your very own shiny new licence very soon mate! I did notice the post with your good news and made comment on it just a few minutes ago. All the very best with job hunting now.
Jen,
Thanks for the comments. Yes indeed I will be looking for help from the old timers no doubt, but hey, we all have to start somewhere don’t we? Anyway, good luck with your trunking run when it finally gets underway. It’s nice to know that you are being considered when it’s ready. I’m looking forward to hearing how it all goes when you get stuck in.
Sam,
Thanks for the comments. I am glad you said it was easy and I’m not so apprehensive now. Cheers!
Noworries:
LJA did you post your licence off yourself to get it back that quick or handed it to examiner ■■?
Hey Noworries,
I let the examiner take it, and he gave me a pass certificate to show anyone while I was without it. I must say I was quite impressed at how quickly I got it back.
Peter Smythe:
Well done LJA. Always found your posts interesting and glad you’ve got a start so quickly. As already said, don’t be afraid to ask. Pete
Thanks Pete!
Oh, don’t you worry mate. I will indeed always ask if I am in any doubt about anything. It doesn’t pay to try and be a hero, especially when you are responsible for such large and potentially dangerous goods/vehicles.
I was called in for an interview this afternoon and despite the fact that I have no experience on cat C+E (only 7 years on cat C), they are willing to give me a chance. I think being very local (the company are within walking distance) helped a little as well.
I have used ratchet straps many times before, but these chains will be something new. I just hope I get to grips with them. 
Anyway, good luck with your job hunting mate.