wrighty1:
Company I work for issue everything after a few weeks and never an issue getting more clothing whenever you need it as they keep a stock. I do buy my own boots though as the issued ones are not good, I get DeWalt builder boots which are light and comfortable and last well.
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Sounds normal, but i would ask them if they would at least contribute the cost of their rubbish boots towards your decent ones, they’ll want the receipt but even if it’s £25 on expenses it’s better than a kick in the ■■■■■■■■ from a blind horse, safety shoe’d or not 
Juddian:
wrighty1:
Company I work for issue everything after a few weeks and never an issue getting more clothing whenever you need it as they keep a stock. I do buy my own boots though as the issued ones are not good, I get DeWalt builder boots which are light and comfortable and last well.
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Sounds normal, but i would ask them if they would at least contribute the cost of their rubbish boots towards your decent ones, they’ll want the receipt but even if it’s £25 on expenses it’s better than a kick in the ■■■■■■■■ from a blind horse, safety shoe’d or not [emoji38]
Lol no chance of that and to be fair they do supply boots, just I prefer something better.
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nightline:
Even if you don’t get the kit in the first few weeks the first thing they should have asked you is you size so if still in job they have your size
This sounds like a Walter Mitty post its too much of a like for like post
I would say he has a few other names here it sticks out a mile
I’ve not signed a contract yet. As I was offered job on friday to start on monday. So I assume they will collect this information then. I’m not overly bothered about being a brand ambasador for the company and would happily wear my own kit. I was just asking to see what others got.
As far as me being someone else who is me etc… You will have to believe what you want mate. I reckon if I was going to go to that amount of effort I’d come up with something a bit more exciting that ‘do your company give you boots on day 1’.
trevHCS:
Any driver who doesn’t come equipped with the basics of boots, hi-vis and gloves should be sent packing out the door and sent to work in Aldi.
Its like going to work on an office and expecting them to provide the smart wear, shoes etc as appropriate for the office.
Aye - and if they said ‘you get your own kit’ I’d have no problem with it. It’s what I’ve done since the very first shift I ever did. I’ve been given company kit a few times - but I’ve never expected it or really wanted it.
Finally PPE isn’t always ‘basic’. Your boots can have a list of features that mine might not have. Anti static, protected midsole, dialetcic (for high voltage applications) and even be made of certain compounds to protect from chemicals in some applications. Same goes for gloves.
wrighty1:
Company I work for issue everything after a few weeks and never an issue getting more clothing whenever you need it as they keep a stock. I do buy my own boots though as the issued ones are not good, I get DeWalt builder boots which are light and comfortable and last well.
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I shall do the same. According to my paperwork I can have a pair given or buy my own and they will pay up to £30 (how generous) and I pay the rest. Tbh my current boots are tatty and a bit damaged so I’ll invest in a pair of Dewalts as I’ve heard good things. Toolstation had them on offer recently.
To demo how bad ‘issue’ boots can be. I did a bit of work for Biffa driving dust carts (don’t ask - I lasted 4 days). Day one they told me I couldn’t wear my boots. And I must wear all their kit. Only problem was the only tops they had were 5xl. So off I go dressed up like a banana with my jumper looking like a loose fitting dress. First shift it poured. They let loads of water in. Literally soaked. They were also made of plastic rather than leather. Very uncomfortable. Got home and put newspaper in them and had them in the airing cupboard. Next day - still soaking. So I go in my own boots and tell em I’m not wearing wet boots as it’s not on. So they give me another pair. I now have two pairs of nearly new rubbish boots that I will never wear. Don’t wanna throw em away as someone skint on here or facebook might one day need some and I’ll post them to him (I’m a size 11 if anyone wants crap boots).
wrighty1:
Juddian:
wrighty1:
Company I work for issue everything after a few weeks and never an issue getting more clothing whenever you need it as they keep a stock. I do buy my own boots though as the issued ones are not good, I get DeWalt builder boots which are light and comfortable and last well.
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Sounds normal, but i would ask them if they would at least contribute the cost of their rubbish boots towards your decent ones, they’ll want the receipt but even if it’s £25 on expenses it’s better than a kick in the ■■■■■■■■ from a blind horse, safety shoe’d or not [emoji38]
Lol no chance of that and to be fair they do supply boots, just I prefer something better.
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I can’t see why they can not give you the value of their crappy boots towards the cost of the decent boots you buy…even my lot do that.
If you took the crappy ones they would have to replace them in their stock so what’s the difference?
So do you still get the crappy boots off them anyway?
If so flog them towards the cost of your DeWalts.
trevHCS:
Any driver who doesn’t come equipped with the basics of boots, hi-vis and gloves should be sent packing out the door and sent to work in Aldi.
Its like going to work on an office and expecting them to provide the smart wear, shoes etc as appropriate for the office.
Since when have employers been legally required to supply suits and smart shoes?
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Juddian:
Proper companies often don’t issue full uniforms until you’ve passed the probationary period, though if it involves things like specialist boot needs (eg heat/foundry type protection) safety helmets, goggles, ear defenders, things specific to their operation that the typical driver would not be expected to already have, they will provide.
Not offering boots from day one is not unusual, nor is one or two days in a classroom followed by a 5 day 10 day or month long initial training period unusual, but 5 days sat in a classroom is unusual.
Maybe they’ve learned through experience that not everyone is capable or or can cope with the job they do, dishing out new boots and full uniforms to every tom ■■■■ and igor who might only be there 3 days or 3 weeks would help ensure mean the very good pay downgraded to only good pay, a good company doesn’t throw good money after bad, if they find good people who prove themselves and who look like they intend to stay then they are prepared to foot the serious costs involved.
This, handing out new boots to every new employee that walks through door could be a very expensive mistake. They want to see you’re not a five minute wonder first. Gloves and hi viz other matter since they are cheep
switchlogic:
Juddian:
Proper companies often don’t issue full uniforms until you’ve passed the probationary period, though if it involves things like specialist boot needs (eg heat/foundry type protection) safety helmets, goggles, ear defenders, things specific to their operation that the typical driver would not be expected to already have, they will provide.
Not offering boots from day one is not unusual, nor is one or two days in a classroom followed by a 5 day 10 day or month long initial training period unusual, but 5 days sat in a classroom is unusual.
Maybe they’ve learned through experience that not everyone is capable or or can cope with the job they do, dishing out new boots and full uniforms to every tom ■■■■ and igor who might only be there 3 days or 3 weeks would help ensure mean the very good pay downgraded to only good pay, a good company doesn’t throw good money after bad, if they find good people who prove themselves and who look like they intend to stay then they are prepared to foot the serious costs involved.
This, handing out new boots to every new employee that walks through door could be a very expensive mistake. They want to see you’re not a five minute wonder first. Gloves and hi viz other matter since they are cheep
They’re all cheap items - the typical boots most companies provide cost them less than a tenner. About an hour’s pay…
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PPE required for work can be offset against income tax, even if you are employed on PAYE.
But, it’s only an offset…you don’t get all the money back, you just don’t pay tax on the equivalent earnings.
You can claim for waterproofs, high viz gear, safety boots, work gloves, a decent torch or two and quite a lot else.
GasGas:
PPE required for work can be offset against income tax, even if you are employed on PAYE.
But, it’s only an offset…you don’t get all the money back, you just don’t pay tax on the equivalent earnings.
You can claim for waterproofs, high viz gear, safety boots, work gloves, a decent torch or two and quite a lot else.
There should be no need to claim for necessary PPE as the employer is required to provide it at no cost to the employee…
GasGas:
PPE required for work can be offset against income tax, even if you are employed on PAYE.
But, it’s only an offset…you don’t get all the money back, you just don’t pay tax on the equivalent earnings.
You can claim for waterproofs, high viz gear, safety boots, work gloves, a decent torch or two and quite a lot else.
Point missed? If you are an employed driver, your employer is legally required to provide necessary PPE at no charge to you.
I’m PAYE and got offered PPE for a charge, suppodely using up this £80 per year tax free allowance one gets for such things.
I’ve decided to be a skinflint, and use my old PPE. This means I carry no slazenger-liveried Gilete neither, “The best an agency driver can get.” 