Little serious post here. Work for a company doing multidrop. Once you finish you go home and still payed till 4 Any

[Grecc_Inrone]

Little serious post here. Work for a company doing multidrop. Once you finish you go home and still payed till 4. Any overtime isn’t paid. 90% of the routes are ridiculous. Drivers work there tacho break and majority still come in late. Mentioned the routes are impossible to complete if you actually have your correct rest and just got told “swings and roundabouts” anybody faced anything like this before? Is there anything I could do? Apart from finding a new job lol.

[Bob9inette]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

[Bob9inette]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

[Grecc_Inrone]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

[Grecc_Inrone]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

[827_nikoroge]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

then get the computer to do it.

[827_nikoroge]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

You work to earn money, tell them to stick their job. Fool you and anyone else who accepts this treatment.

[jullSSynchro]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

have you seen what the computer says as I'm inclined to agree get back for your finish time and tell them you ran out of time to complete delivery.

[jullSSynchro]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

I'm guessing you never finish early though.

[Grecc_Inrone]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

have you seen what the computer says as I'm inclined to agree get back for your finish time and tell them you ran out of time to complete delivery.

asked to see the route on the system got told no. Drivers do get back in for 2 at the earliest. But work tacho breaks.

[Grecc_Inrone]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

I'm guessing you never finish early though.

And don’t take there extra 15min break as (1 hour unpaid).

[Payn-Smarter]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

Bidfood by any chance?

[Grecc_Inrone]

Work your hours and make sure your back in the yard 10 minutes before home time,

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this,

Bidfood by any chance?

no pal

[Grecc_Inrone]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

[alfairym811]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

Are you in a union?

[Grecc_Inrone]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

Are you in a union?

no mate, have any to recommend?

[Bob9inette]

just tell them you didn't have time to do the rest as you don't get paid.

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

Are you in a union?

that's the problem today, computer says.

[Grecc_Inrone]

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

Are you in a union?

that's the problem today, computer says.

I did ask to see this route on the computer and see what it says. Of course got told no.

[alfairym811]

I’ve spoke to other drivers that work there about this, somebody got disciplined as the “computer” says it can be done.

Are you in a union?

no mate, have any to recommend?

I would ask other members of staff if they're in one, mate. I'm in the CWU union but they represent communications businesses' employees.

[KaarlEnsnarl]

Are you in a union?

that's the problem today, computer says.

I did ask to see this route on the computer and see what it says. Of course got told no.

throw the keys at the computer and tell the computer to do it

[Bob9inette]

Are you in a union?

that's the problem today, computer says.

I did ask to see this route on the computer and see what it says. Of course got told no.

computer probably running at 70 mph not 54 mph

[vaugBBase]

that's the problem today, computer says.

I did ask to see this route on the computer and see what it says. Of course got told no.

computer probably running at 70 mph not 54 mph

what company is this so I don’t apply for a job

[Bob9inette]

I did ask to see this route on the computer and see what it says. Of course got told no.

computer probably running at 70 mph not 54 mph

what company is this so I don’t apply for a job

you'll have to Grecc

[Sp.Simonce]

Private message me mate

[johnoob812]

Sounds like Gist.

[THompiese]

Sounds like John Lewis and DPD

[wayn3kyne]

Tbh… I wouldn’t stick around.. sounds like the company already has “its ways” and doesn’t care about you at all.

[wayn3kyne]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

[Bob9inette]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

you work your break to suit you, not them.

[Grecc_Inrone]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

[wayn3kyne]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

mate… I know this doesn’t sound tasty right now.. but try and find work with a builders merchants.. they put you through HIAB and the moneys actually pretty dam good and it’s 7:30/5pm..

[wayn3kyne]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

I was with Jewsons for a while until I got my class 1 but they put me through HIAB at companies expense (no charge to me) and I was on 31k for them hours above.. I probably have my contract about somewhere too still

[Grecc_Inrone]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

mate… I know this doesn’t sound tasty right now.. but try and find work with a builders merchants.. they put you through HIAB and the moneys actually pretty dam good and it’s 7:30/5pm..

currently 6-3 30k. Had a interview for a jewson but was to far. 50min commute.

[Grecc_Inrone]

We’ve all probably worked through brakes on several occasions (mainly Fridays ) BUT… if a TM or equivalent forces you to do them because a computer says you can then I’d be straight out the door.. work for a company that will do its best too look after you. They can be hard to find BUT you will land one.

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

I was with Jewsons for a while until I got my class 1 but they put me through HIAB at companies expense (no charge to me) and I was on 31k for them hours above.. I probably have my contract about somewhere too still

i honestly think the routes are planned without a break in them, Or planned to have them worked through. The most experienced drivers they have still only get in just before 3… throw the hour unpaid “break” we are suppose to have in. It’s not possible.

[BRALGEON]

only issue this is my 1st class 2 job. Defo gonna still be on indeed every night.

I was with Jewsons for a while until I got my class 1 but they put me through HIAB at companies expense (no charge to me) and I was on 31k for them hours above.. I probably have my contract about somewhere too still

i honestly think the routes are planned without a break in them, Or planned to have them worked through. The most experienced drivers they have still only get in just before 3… throw the hour unpaid “break” we are suppose to have in. It’s not possible.

planned with google maps so not accounting for hgv routes and not allowing time for the delivery fail the drops and get back to depot

[chressoMR]

Easy court case win that if they give you a disciplinary or fire you for it, just record and document everything! Stick to your tacho rules mate and if they have anything to say about it, see them in court

[Hy_Hobbievo]

Park up at 4
Ask for any disciplinary action in writing or hearings with a witness (union?)

[Hy_Hobbievo]

They wouldn't stand a chance. That's what time sheets are made for the time you work for the time you get paid end of
Hope you find something else

[doylee5st]

Sounds like Bidfood. Do your contracted hours. If deliveries can't be done in the allotted time and your not paid overtime then thats on the office and not you. Make sure your back for the end of your shift like the above post.

[doylee5st]

Personally, I would say the planning needs looking at. If they threaten you with anything, say you want a meeting with a witness or Union rep present. Could also on the sly, tell Vosa they are planning over contracted hours and forcing drivers beyond legal limits.

[Lynnco801]

My advise for you I've been thru jobs where they treated me like shit because I wouldn't do what ever they asked me to do find another job cl

[peteForReal]

If they are encouraging or not doing anything about people working their tacho breaks then it might be worth reporting it to a union or blow the whistle

[Delmo-Prep]

Bring the stuff back to the yard I use work doing multi drops always use bring back

[Delmo-Prep]

Give your self extra time to fuel to vehicle and if needs to be tipped back into fridge depending on what your expected to do

[jo3hnower]

Last company I worked knew my saying. ( Put what you like on, I will being what I like back). Only had to do it a few times before there never give me to much.

[JaayUnco]

Take your actual breaks and bring Shit back and find a new job

[KANNERSID]

How many drops and what area

[Grecc_Inrone]

How many drops and what area

100 miles either direction from Birmingham. 10-15 shops. 4tonne. All hand balled

[MarsPlatinum]

Mite want to give there address to VOSA on your last day there, your leicence and may be jail time to line there pockets! don't take the risk!

[Bierpres793]

Well I'd swing myself out the door to a new job with that sh*tty response.

[stamex.get]

new job

[WillByFor]

Join a union

[jony_conce]

A lot is dependent on you and your circumstances. This is the type of work and the way multidrop is. It's very demanding, on planners and drivers as well as warehouse. It's constant problem solving.

[jony_conce]

It's not for everyone. Some depots are worse than others. So again, it depends on what you want from your job. If you want to solve the problems, can you solve them, are they unsolvable - should you move? Is this normal in multidrop, yes.

[Toffer794]

I was on multi drop for one week and never again it’s a young man’s job lol

[Toffer794]

I got put on general after running out of time and spent the night in the cab they soon moved me after having to pay me night out money

[benc6izer]

The question I’d ask yours self is would your work for free ??

[MADDENOCy]

I turned down a job offer from a company that operated like that. Did a couple of months agency for them and was paid by the hour, and the sums just didn't add up for the salary offered so I just said no thanks and moved on.

[jonn9inko]

What gets done gets done, what doesn't comes back. Work to rule & bollocks to them

[ClaunDevn]

I do multidrop for culina in London it's the same half the time there is no were to stop for a break so you have to put it on a 15 or 30 min break while you unload cos there is no were safe to park I hate multi drop makes it worse being in London

[cosRReports]

Throw the keys in the trees and get a job where your valued mate

[795-andynews]

Some tin pot companies will try take the piss. I do some long days but always within my hours and as I like the money I'm fine with this. The only occasion I have had to be late for a delivery I phoned them explained.

[795-andynews]

They told me drop the trailer go park up for the night collect in the morn they will adjust my eta in the morn for what time I will get there. Sometimes its out our hands. But they should always understand if they are a good company.

[795-andynews]

We do monthly tests on speed awareness and safety so its drilled in and they have to practice what they preach. Like most drivers I do some 14 hour shifts but its allowed a few times a week and I tramp and like the money so its by the by for me. Ya shouldn't need to drive like Lewis to achieve deliveries. A wreck or death would be far worse.

[795-andynews]

I know its hard out there at the min I'm a new pass too. But I've learned hourly pay is they way to go. Ya don't feel ripped off then.

[HardeUpfor]

The questions may be asked why???

[HardeUpfor]

It might be worth pointing out that, if and when tachograph are inspected there are no signs of delivery's taking place only you went for a drive had your 15 and 30 min breaks then drove back to base.