Morning…
What is involved in a 4 hour XPO induction? Any information is much appreciated guys.
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The usual.
H+S and a lot of paperwork.
Procedures if you have an accident.
Procedures on their paperwork or scanners.
Any specific site rules etc.
And more paperwork.
I’ve done it - totally boring. You will have a lot of stuff spouted at you - and then on your first shift you will look around and see people doing everything in a different way. As long as it’s paid it’s fine.
sammym:
The usual.H+S and a lot of paperwork.
Procedures if you have an accident.
Procedures on their paperwork or scanners.
Any specific site rules etc.
And more paperwork.
I’ve done it - totally boring. You will have a lot of stuff spouted at you - and then on your first shift you will look around and see people doing everything in a different way. As long as it’s paid it’s fine.
Thanks, yeah it’s paid thankfully!
Doing they’re car parts to dealers from Wednesday.
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pbc453:
sammym:
The usual.H+S and a lot of paperwork.
Procedures if you have an accident.
Procedures on their paperwork or scanners.
Any specific site rules etc.
And more paperwork.
I’ve done it - totally boring. You will have a lot of stuff spouted at you - and then on your first shift you will look around and see people doing everything in a different way. As long as it’s paid it’s fine.
Thanks, yeah it’s paid thankfully!
Doing they’re car parts to dealers from Wednesday.Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
Nights?
As someone who’s done that job (not in that location). I want to give you one bit of advice. Ask questions about weights of cages and what’s acceptable. And then be a jobsworth and refuse to take double cages that are stacked to the roof with adblue etc.
On the flat perfect warehouse floor they might be able to safely move them. Pulling them over rough ground and over kerbs is another matter. If it falls and hurts you it might be hours until someone finds you to help.
Other problem is reloading empty cages. At the start of the shift you will be up and down the taillift trying to get things sorted. I didn’t last very long at it - far too much hard work for my liking. But good luck.
Also is this class 1 or 2? On class 2 it’s not too bad. Class 1 expect plenty of blindside reversing in residential type places in pitch black. Also expect to not be able to get the wagon as close to the drop as you’d like. You will have to open all the doors and gates yourself. Doesn’t sound like a drama - but when you can have 10 in a night it soon becomes a chore. Bonus point it is quite well paid though - so don’t let my negativity put you off.
sammym:
The usual.H+S and a lot of paperwork.
Procedures if you have an accident.
Procedures on their paperwork or scanners.
Any specific site rules etc.
And more paperwork.
I’ve done it - totally boring. You will have a lot of stuff spouted at you - and then on your first shift you will look around and see people doing everything in a different way. As long as it’s paid it’s fine.
pbc453:
Thanks, yeah it’s paid thankfully!
Doing they’re car parts to dealers from Wednesday.Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
sammym:
Nights?As someone who’s done that job (not in that location). I want to give you one bit of advice. Ask questions about weights of cages and what’s acceptable. And then be a jobsworth and refuse to take double cages that are stacked to the roof with adblue etc.
On the flat perfect warehouse floor they might be able to safely move them. Pulling them over rough ground and over kerbs is another matter. If it falls and hurts you it might be hours until someone finds you to help.
Other problem is reloading empty cages. At the start of the shift you will be up and down the taillift trying to get things sorted. I didn’t last very long at it - far too much hard work for my liking. But good luck.
Also is this class 1 or 2? On class 2 it’s not too bad. Class 1 expect plenty of blindside reversing in residential type places in pitch black. Also expect to not be able to get the wagon as close to the drop as you’d like. You will have to open all the doors and gates yourself. Doesn’t sound like a drama - but when you can have 10 in a night it soon becomes a chore. Bonus point it is quite well paid though - so don’t let my negativity put you off.
It’s night’s class 2…
Sounds like I’ve made a mistake on this one!!! Lol
What time did you finish in morning??
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pbc453:
sammym:
The usual.H+S and a lot of paperwork.
Procedures if you have an accident.
Procedures on their paperwork or scanners.
Any specific site rules etc.
And more paperwork.
I’ve done it - totally boring. You will have a lot of stuff spouted at you - and then on your first shift you will look around and see people doing everything in a different way. As long as it’s paid it’s fine.
pbc453:
Thanks, yeah it’s paid thankfully!
Doing they’re car parts to dealers from Wednesday.Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
sammym:
Nights?As someone who’s done that job (not in that location). I want to give you one bit of advice. Ask questions about weights of cages and what’s acceptable. And then be a jobsworth and refuse to take double cages that are stacked to the roof with adblue etc.
On the flat perfect warehouse floor they might be able to safely move them. Pulling them over rough ground and over kerbs is another matter. If it falls and hurts you it might be hours until someone finds you to help.
Other problem is reloading empty cages. At the start of the shift you will be up and down the taillift trying to get things sorted. I didn’t last very long at it - far too much hard work for my liking. But good luck.
Also is this class 1 or 2? On class 2 it’s not too bad. Class 1 expect plenty of blindside reversing in residential type places in pitch black. Also expect to not be able to get the wagon as close to the drop as you’d like. You will have to open all the doors and gates yourself. Doesn’t sound like a drama - but when you can have 10 in a night it soon becomes a chore. Bonus point it is quite well paid though - so don’t let my negativity put you off.
It’s night’s class 2…
Sounds like I’ve made a mistake on this one!!! Lol
What time did you finish in morning??Sent from my ONEPLUS A5010 using Tapatalk
Started at 10pm. Usually finished anywhere between 10 and 12 in the morning. But it will depend on where they send you. You can do less hours if you crack on. It’s the sort of job that they really struggle to get drivers for - so you can take the micheal. Nearly everyone slept in the truck for a couple of hours to make it pay better.
Now… it’s not too bad. In an artic, it’s much worst. Like I said… stand your ground. If a cage is too heavy then don’t take it. You will find sad cases like to stand in the warehouse and even load their own wagon. When it’s being loaded all you should be doing is sleeping or reading in the cab/canteen.
You will probably have a couple of weeks going with other drivers. Remember that the sort of drivers who enjoy working nights might not be the most socially adept people. So again stand your ground.