Hello I am 19 years old, got my HGV test in a few days What are the chances of me finding a job and does anyone know

[aaziGhazi]

Hello I am 19 years old, got my HGV test in a few days. What are the chances of me finding a job and does anyone know of any companies that will hire me as I have no experience.
Thanks

[CoulRazo]

What area of UK?

[aaziGhazi]

What area of UK?

I'm in Coventry but can travel

[greenthMo]

What area of UK?

I'm in Coventry but can travel

Loads of work round that way, just take anything but keep looking. Once you have a year under your belt it will be a lot easier, agency is worth a go too.

[WillFaith]

What area of UK?

I'm in Coventry but can travel

try Slam they’re based in that area, they do a lot of Amazon work

[neWalkerr]

What area of UK?

I'm in Coventry but can travel

maybe try Amazon!

[peardive94]

What area of UK?

I'm in Coventry but can travel

leg work is best. Don't just apply for a job online. It's better to go to a company and speak to the transport manager directly. I'm 56 now and I've never been out of work. Just started a new job this week I went to the company and got the job. I've only had my class 1 for 14 years

[LongBest]

Try containers good place to start.

[aaziGhazi]

Try containers good place to start.

Thanks

[ChatChris]

Try Warrens in Rugby - now part of the Culina group - they took new passes on 10 years ago, things might’ve changed but worth a try?
https://www.warrensgroup.com/

[aaziGhazi]

Try Warrens in Rugby - now part of the Culina group - they took new passes on 10 years ago, things might’ve changed but worth a try?
https://www.warrensgroup.com/

Thanks will give them a try

[boulBourr]

Quarrys franchisees might take u on at 19 but will be on a 8 legger

[jimmBall]

I started at 19 when they first dropped the age limit my advice would be,,,, don't give up applying and be prepared to start in a job that is not as easy as most,,, I got my break in removals but once your in a seat the doors soon open for you

[ShellSpin]

At 19 you may struggle to get a start, good luck mate and don’t give up, keep knocking on doors

[mahgeness88]

I was 19 when I passed my class one, 24 years later I still enjoy it.
Read back through older posts,call companies direct.
Good luck with the test mate.

[FoulSolid]

I was 19 when I passed my class one, 24 years later I still enjoy it.
Read back through older posts,call companies direct.
Good luck with the test mate.

how did you do your class 1 at 19 24 years ago armed Forces?

[mahgeness88]

I was 19 when I passed my class one, 24 years later I still enjoy it.
Read back through older posts,call companies direct.
Good luck with the test mate.

how did you do your class 1 at 19 24 years ago armed Forces?

young drivers scheme, there was a huge shortage of drivers lol.

[FoulSolid]

I was 19 when I passed my class one, 24 years later I still enjoy it.
Read back through older posts,call companies direct.
Good luck with the test mate.

how did you do your class 1 at 19 24 years ago armed Forces?

young drivers scheme, there was a huge shortage of drivers lol.

[bainThere]

After passing my test I walked into 2 companies and got the job but I’m self employed and they phone me when they need me, but equally if it’s a crap days work I say no thank you

[CraigRed]

Try in DHL mate

[austProst]

Stobart chances 80% low wages but get experience THEN …move on

[RJellentre]

Try find a local company and stay for 6 to 12 months get some good experience

[GerrBWith]

Try find a local company and stay for 6 to 12 months get some good experience

why stay for 6 to 12 months after the company will have to trust him the. Brake trust by leaving

[RJellentre]

Try find a local company and stay for 6 to 12 months get some good experience

why stay for 6 to 12 months after the company will have to trust him the. Brake trust by leaving

because normally your first job is your worst paid job! My first class 2 job was £8.50 an hour. Left after I had 2 years experience.

[RJellentre]

Try find a local company and stay for 6 to 12 months get some good experience

why stay for 6 to 12 months after the company will have to trust him the. Brake trust by leaving

who cares if you “break trust” by leaving a job. They don't own you

[robedpan03]

Just don’t be to picky, you will find something

[treborXo]

Look into the total cost, Hours you are expected to work,

[AlanPlus]

Brit-european fb page take on newbies an outbase

[jonnBugs]

Stobart in rugby. Not the best but probably will. Use their agency and you might get in co-op it's logistics people

[CalluHallux]

I was lucky with my first class 1 mate but from what I've seen recently the best way to get a foot in isn't applying online, it's walking through the door and speaking to someone face to face I'd there's rdcs or company's close by or any around you like the look or sound of... worse they can say is no and because you made the effort to go in they may remember you in the future

[siddGree]

Maybe best is to try through agency’s first,,

[JennWarm]

If there's still a Co-op depot near Coventry you could try them. Or any other supermarket places. They often take on new passes.

[nataRegatta]

If there's still a Co-op depot near Coventry you could try them. Or any other supermarket places. They often take on new passes.

yes there is but it's stobarts

[JennWarm]

If there's still a Co-op depot near Coventry you could try them. Or any other supermarket places. They often take on new passes.

yes there is but it's stobarts

oh. It would be a start though and some experience to take somewhere else.

[HankChee]

If there's still a Co-op depot near Coventry you could try them. Or any other supermarket places. They often take on new passes.

It's trunking only depot to depot so could be good for gain experience. Try logistics people

[JennWarm]

If there's still a Co-op depot near Coventry you could try them. Or any other supermarket places. They often take on new passes.

It's trunking only depot to depot so could be good for gain experience. Try logistics people

that would be really good experience for a newbie.

[aaziGhazi]

Thank you everyone for your help

[markqasi55]

Class one or two? Try white logistics in per shore. They take new drivers.

[DaveRpacc]

I’ve been retired for 22 years after a working life in haulage, mainly tankers and got my HGV through grandfather rights and learnt my trade from older drivers.
I’m just wondering if once a driver passes his test do they get any tuition on strapping loads down or how to load safely etc. or tutuition from the driver training company.
Or are newly qualified drivers expected to pick it up as they go along.

[pauuPage]

I’ve been retired for 22 years after a working life in haulage, mainly tankers and got my HGV through grandfather rights and learnt my trade from older drivers.
I’m just wondering if once a driver passes his test do they get any tuition on strapping loads down or how to load safely etc. or tutuition from the driver training company.
Or are newly qualified drivers expected to pick it up as they go along.

pretty much there's they keys get on with it. There are some companies out there that have new driver schemes etc but these seem pretty few and far between.

[DaveRpacc]

I’ve been retired for 22 years after a working life in haulage, mainly tankers and got my HGV through grandfather rights and learnt my trade from older drivers.
I’m just wondering if once a driver passes his test do they get any tuition on strapping loads down or how to load safely etc. or tutuition from the driver training company.
Or are newly qualified drivers expected to pick it up as they go along.

pretty much there's they keys get on with it. There are some companies out there that have new driver schemes etc but these seem pretty few and far between.

Thanks.
I guess that why there seems to be so many cock ups nowadays or is it because we read about them on social media.

[pauuPage]

I’ve been retired for 22 years after a working life in haulage, mainly tankers and got my HGV through grandfather rights and learnt my trade from older drivers.
I’m just wondering if once a driver passes his test do they get any tuition on strapping loads down or how to load safely etc. or tutuition from the driver training company.
Or are newly qualified drivers expected to pick it up as they go along.

pretty much there's they keys get on with it. There are some companies out there that have new driver schemes etc but these seem pretty few and far between.

Thanks.
I guess that why there seems to be so many cock ups nowadays or is it because we read about them on social media.

probably a bit of both to be fair. Everyone's slightest mistake gets plastered over social media

[JamiGamey]

Try Parcelforce Worldwide, near to airport

[angmers41]

I'm mostly curious what would be the answer from insurance company of your potential employer, would they even want to add you to policy with your age of 19?

[KnowChone]

I was 18 when I started and it was hard finding the first job but never struggled since. Just ring around locally and someone will eventually give you a chance. Just be prepared for it not to be the most glamorous job in the word or best money, but the experience you’ll gain is more valuable at that age

[versGiga]

I was 18 when I started and it was hard finding the first job but never struggled since. Just ring around locally and someone will eventually give you a chance. Just be prepared for it not to be the most glamorous job in the word or best money, but the experience you’ll gain is more valuable at that age

be truthful, nobody actually thought you were old enough to ride a moped let alone drive a truck

[KnowChone]

I was 18 when I started and it was hard finding the first job but never struggled since. Just ring around locally and someone will eventually give you a chance. Just be prepared for it not to be the most glamorous job in the word or best money, but the experience you’ll gain is more valuable at that age

be truthful, nobody actually thought you were old enough to ride a moped let alone drive a truck

They still don’t 5 years later

[StewFizz]

I was 18 when I started and it was hard finding the first job but never struggled since. Just ring around locally and someone will eventually give you a chance. Just be prepared for it not to be the most glamorous job in the word or best money, but the experience you’ll gain is more valuable at that age

be truthful, nobody actually thought you were old enough to ride a moped let alone drive a truck

They still don’t 5 years later

he had to go work for a Dutch company as they were only ones that believe him nowadays

[bethusis23]

Some Romanian or Bulgarian start up will take you on until they do a bunk with the tax money, so be careful because HMRC will chase you for tax!

[WilbyPro]

Where are you from

[aaziGhazi]

Where are you from

Coventry

[WilbyPro]

Where are you from

Coventry

Try WS if they have anything near you