wel i use to come on here but due to having to give up work to look after my mum…but now returning and went job hunting i must say im truly shocked and saddened the wage rate and some of the jobs really do take the pi55 since when as as and when we need you been a permanent job■■? it really does make me wonder what i spent the thousands on training/sweating for when you see class1 jobs at 7.00 a hour and even less also whats this umbrella thing agencys are asking you sign up for…some of the jobs are even below £7.00 a hour 
benbadger:
wel i use to come on here but due to having to give up work to look after my mum…but now returning and went job hunting i must say im truly shocked and saddened the wage rate and some of the jobs really do take the pi55 since when as as and when we need you been a permanent job■■? it really does make me wonder what i spent the thousands on training/sweating for when you see class1 jobs at 7.00 a hour and even less also whats this umbrella thing agencys are asking you sign up for…some of the jobs are even below £7.00 a hour
Welcome back pal, welcome to trucknetUK! 
the jobs DONALD DUCKED! 
Yes the wages are poor at the moment, a number of factors lots of Eastern Europeans on the agencies will work for that sort of money, more bums than seats the high costs and small returns for hauliers and the general stagnation of the economy.
The only way to make a reasonable wage in my opinion is to avoid working for a firm that runs trucks for a profit (unless you like 60+ hours a week) supermarket work seems to be the best bet at the moment but this all depends where you live, if you must work for the scum you don’t need an umbrella scheme as they are a con it’s quite simple to sort out your own tax and NI contributions, good luck.
There are plenty of proper paying jobs out there , you just need to look and you will find, job centres are not the best places to look, word of mouth works well.
Dont believe all the doom and gloom merchant bankers who like to tell you otherwise!
i no work everywheres tight but maybe a job shelf stacking pay more…cpc 2014 hope the wages get better by then…also i fpund some agencys send you on any old job even though you stated you wouldnt do that sort of work…everything is temporay or agency…
benbadger:
i no work everywheres tight but maybe a job shelf stacking pay more…cpc 2014 hope the wages get better by then…also i fpund some agencys send you on any old job even though you stated you wouldnt do that sort of work…everything is temporay or agency…
Where abouts do you live?
south birmingham worcestershire way
Knock onsome doors , I dont know anyone around that way but I am sure something will come up.
Anyone else getting increasingly desperate texts from agencies they once (regret) worked for and wouldn’t touch again with someone else’s, are they struggling poor lambs, oh dear, how sad, never mind…in your best Windsor Davies impression.
Has the licence holder shortage started to appear, will we finally see the few good companies sorting the wheat from the chaff, should be interesting.
With a bit of thought and good old fashioned door knocking, proper jobs can still be found, just don’t expect the good stuff to be readily advertised for any old tom ■■■■ or aristotle to apply online for.
The best vacancies get filled by recommendation, or by a bit of nous getting noticed.
benbadger:
south birmingham worcestershire way
I’m no expert on that part of the world, I should imagine you should be ok plenty of people on here who may be able to help.
ok thanks for your help i find and in my expierence agencys are ok but they do pester a bit and you can tell them till your blue in the face that you dont want certain work but they still try the old you help us out well help you out crap… not going to say i wouldnt drive a class 1 for less than £10pr hour but £7.50 i wouldnt even entertain ive even seen night jobs at less than 9 pound a hour my how things have change 
If you want earlies, there’s not much work around that doesn’t come with the major strings attached of “being Self Employed” or “join umbrella” or having to work a 40+hour week for less than £9ph…
If, on the other hand, you’re prepared to work afternoons, lates, nights, weekends, sporradic long shifts and other bits the full timers don’t want, then there’s enough work around at decent enough rates to get by.
Try Redditch area. Langdons have that new fancy depot they’ve opened recently.
benbadger:
south birmingham worcestershire way
S Walkers in Redditch are usually looking for drivers.
if thats the beoley outfit ive heard mixed reasons why there allways looking for drivers,but ill pop along got weeks work next week supermarkets 
DRIVER CLASS 1 HGVVacancy from
Job No:WEL/64488
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SOC Code:8211
Wage£475 TO £475 PER WEEK
HoursMON TO FRI
LocationWEDNESBURY, WEST MIDLANDS WS10
DurationPermanent
Date posted30 August 2012
Pension detailsNo details held
Description
This is a self employed vacancy. Class 1 Artic driver required for busy haulage company. Work includes strapping and sheeting, Carrying mainly Steel. Immediate start. Contact Chris Staples 07982 238 139 between 8am and 5pm. The company has given an assurance that this vacancy enables workers to achieve a wage equivalent to the National Minimum Wage rate. Self-employed people are responsible for paying their own National Insurance contributions and Tax. For information on how benefits are affected and whether entitlement may be lost, speak to a Jobcentre Plus Adviser.
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George Garmston Light Haulage
Driver - Category C+E Night TrunkingVacancy from
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Employer Reference:Willenhall
SOC Code:8211
Wage£425.00 Per Week
Hours17:00pm or 22:00pm job start until job finish basis
LocationWillenhall, West Midlands WV13
DurationPermanent
Date posted28 August 2012
Pension detailsPension available
Description
Aspray24 is an award winning Nationwide Specialist Express Carrier. A number of opportunities have arisen for Category C E Class 1 Drivers to join our existing Team based at our Willenhall, West Midlands Depot. Applicants must hold a full Class 1 licence with no more than minor endorsements. This position will be on a permanent contract working Monday to. Friday and duties are based on a job start and job finish basis. If you feel you have the right qualities and want to be part of a growing business that can offer stability and ongoing development please forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@aspray24.com or alternatively write to our Willenhall Depot.PLEASE QUOTE Ref: Willenhall.
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You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Recruitment at Aspray Transport Limited, Nationworld House, Noose Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 3AP or to recruitment@aspray24.com.
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Aspray Transport Limited
C+E (HGV Class 1) Drivers Vacancy from
Job No:OLD/38346
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Employer Reference:Oldbury
SOC Code:8211
WageExceeds National Minimum Wage
Hoursover 5 days
LocationOLDBURY, West Midlands B69
DurationPermanent
Date posted30 August 2012
Pension detailsPension available
Description
If you have a proven track record of 1 year or more on articulated LGV CE vehicles we can offer you 24 hour Trunking work on fixed schedules with a modern fleet. This is a permanent position, with fully guaranteed 40 hours minimum working week, and an opportunity to earn 25kpa, including overtime. Based upon a rotating roster at our Oldbury Superhub, there will be the opportunity for non-compulsory weekend work, nights out and extra shifts. For the right applicants we can offer 29 days paid holiday and optional company matched pension scheme, plus full uniform and a comprehensive training programme. We also have a limited number of additional opportunities for newly qualified LGV CE drivers to join the business subject to minimum commitment and additional terms. To receive an application form please call our recruitment line on 0121 665 3221.
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Geopost UK Limited
Class 1 DriversVacancy from
Job No:BIH/33793
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Employer Reference:2930
SOC Code:8211
WageExceeds National Minimum Wage
Hours45 over various days
LocationWOLVERHAMPTON WV4
DurationPermanent
Date posted31 August 2012
Pension detailsNo details held
Description
- Report to the Transport Planner Transport Coordinator at the start of shift - Adhere to signing in out procedure ensure correct thorough completion of paperwork - Observe adhere to company rules procedures, including all aspects of health, safety hygiene - Maintain a good working knowledge of operations within the transport department - Maintain a high standard of behaviour appearance - Effectively manage own working time in line with the Road Transport Directive - Adhere to tachograph rules regulations at all times - Ensure daily vehicle checks are completed in line with company procedure -Responsible for unit trailer, including temperature checks- Make deliveries to customers premises, acting in a professional manner at all times.Hours Shift Pattern: Various shifts available Days and Nights.
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Culina Logistics
Or theres agency work at Yodel, Droitwich, steady & regular work: driversonline.co.uk/job_view.php?jobid=988