Afternoon, looking at local companies that take on new hires and Stobarts has been suggested but heard mix reviews.

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Hartaxis
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Afternoon, looking at local companies that take on new hires and Stobarts has been suggested but heard mix reviews.

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Afternoon, looking at local companies that take on new hires and Stobarts has been suggested but heard mix reviews.
What’s it’s like working there, anyone any experience of the warrington depot? Once I’ve passed looking to get my foot in the door so if there’s an opportunity I’ll take it.
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Medlamer
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Go, make your own mind up. Bu time you'll have done that you're in a job, so easier to get another
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I was sent to be a subby for stobarts. Ok they tried to give me a trailer that was crap.. I logged the defect and they didn’t bat an eye while it got sorted.
Every single driving job I’ve had or place I’ve been, always has drivers saying how crap it is. As mark said, find out for yourself while you earn a bit of money
Hartaxis
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Morelle88 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:01 pm I was sent to be a subby for stobarts. Ok they tried to give me a trailer that was crap.. I logged the defect and they didn’t bat an eye while it got sorted.
Every single driving job I’ve had or place I’ve been, always has drivers saying how crap it is. As mark said, find out for yourself while you earn a bit of money
I think every industry has employees that don’t like it but turn up each day. I’m a 9-5 office worker, wfh 5 days a week on websites but I need a change
Morelle88
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Re: Afternoon, looking at local companies that take on new hires and Stobarts has been suggested but heard mix reviews.

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Hartaxis wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:01 pm
Morelle88 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:01 pm I was sent to be a subby for stobarts. Ok they tried to give me a trailer that was crap.. I logged the defect and they didn’t bat an eye while it got sorted.
Every single driving job I’ve had or place I’ve been, always has drivers saying how crap it is. As mark said, find out for yourself while you earn a bit of money
I think every industry has employees that don’t like it but turn up each day. I’m a 9-5 office worker, wfh 5 days a week on websites but I need a change
yeah, they’re always going to quit but never do. Then when you’re leaving they expect you go return
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Morelle88 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:01 pm I was sent to be a subby for stobarts. Ok they tried to give me a trailer that was crap.. I logged the defect and they didn’t bat an eye while it got sorted.
Every single driving job I’ve had or place I’ve been, always has drivers saying how crap it is. As mark said, find out for yourself while you earn a bit of money
you're dead right pal, especially as a new pass you've gotta get you're foot in the door and while I've heard endless rubbish about stobart, I've heard first hand from someone who works there that's its a good job not too difficult good kit generally and very fair pay. Get paid while you learn mate
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Morelle88 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:01 pm I was sent to be a subby for stobarts. Ok they tried to give me a trailer that was crap.. I logged the defect and they didn’t bat an eye while it got sorted.
Every single driving job I’ve had or place I’ve been, always has drivers saying how crap it is. As mark said, find out for yourself while you earn a bit of money
I work for Tesco and we use the mechanics at a stobart place, we are encouraged to find defects and it's a regular occurrence to go over there and waste time to get the overtime 😂
Kohlersi
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As other have said, try for yourself. A lot say keep away from shop/cage work. But I like it. So each to there own.
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FLX Logistics Carrington take on new drivers
MikeA1
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I'm currently working for stobarts doing nights its not my favourite work but the pay is alright and the units are looked after, I passed in August last year but you gotta do things that aren't your first choice for the experience
PS you will get good at changing trailers because sometimes you can change a lot it one shift
Hartaxis
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MikeA1 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:05 pm I'm currently working for stobarts doing nights its not my favourite work but the pay is alright and the units are looked after, I passed in August last year but you gotta do things that aren't your first choice for the experience
PS you will get good at changing trailers because sometimes you can change a lot it one shift
out of curiosity what do they pay, hourly or day rate?
MikeA1
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Hartaxis wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:05 pm
MikeA1 wrote: Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:05 pm I'm currently working for stobarts doing nights its not my favourite work but the pay is alright and the units are looked after, I passed in August last year but you gotta do things that aren't your first choice for the experience
PS you will get good at changing trailers because sometimes you can change a lot it one shift
out of curiosity what do they pay, hourly or day rate?
nights can be up to 40k year before tax, you get 15 a day food allowance tax free and I get 25 a week bonus for my location also depends on hours but I'm quite happy at the moment
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