HI, I’ve got some sad news after passing this year there has been no luck with a agent to get me into full time work

Crb_Johnsom · Post by **Crb_Johnsom** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:25 pm

I’ve been doing agency work since I passed just over a year ago and I’ve been with the same company for almost a year now and been in a 7.5t majority of the time but covering bigger vehicles with sickness and holidays and this week they let me loose in the 26ton was so nice to drive computer the 7.5 I use regularly

KyLECTORR · Post by **KyLECTORR** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:26 pm

Get off in fb stop moaning there

KyLECTORR · Post by **KyLECTORR** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:26 pm

And acting as the world owes you something get up go chap doors and speak to employers give them something that an experienced driver doesn't offer sell yourself to an employer after all no experience so need to find something else to sell yourself on greeting on fb won't help

daro-gleyes · Post by **daro-gleyes** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:27 pm

Get a job with Amazon

Dydersen948 · Post by **Dydersen948** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:27 pm

You could try shunting..... I passed Dec last year, and started shunting Feb. Done that for 7 months night shift, now im starting a new job next week driving class 1.

Dydersen948 · Post by **Dydersen948** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:27 pm

Shunting gave me reversing experience no other job could give me. Being fresh, any mistakes made are better on a yard.

gomm.fang · Post by **gomm.fang** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:28 pm

I passed my class 1 in May and iv worked with GBA LOGISTICS AND NOW IM WORKING FOR TURNERS ON CONTAINERS. CLASS 1

VinnBLAB · Post by **VinnBLAB** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:28 pm

what area are you in bud?

lay_mannik · Post by **lay_mannik** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:28 pm

Why don't you hang around the depot (Amazon)

lay_mannik · Post by **lay_mannik** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:29 pm

and check the companies on the side of the lorry's then call them an ask for a job. I passed in July and walked in a £41k a year job. Don't give up hope.

Tomkines949 · Post by **Tomkines949** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:29 pm

Where are you based mate?

Tomkines949 · Post by **Tomkines949** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:30 pm

ian6lamb · Post by **ian6lamb** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:30 pm

Amazon agents are unreliable to never back to you even had a drug test and passed heard nothing back

PellGanza · Post by **PellGanza** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:30 pm

Drive class 1 for Amazon?

hoo7dlyan · Post by **hoo7dlyan** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:31 pm

Sound a decent lad
Where are you based

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:33 pm

hoo7dlyan wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:31 pm Sound a decent lad
Where are you based

West Sussex

JaBonJass · Post by **JaBonJass** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:34 pm

Go approach companies direct or just tell agency i want work driving these

ch+isysen · Post by **ch+isysen** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:34 pm

I was working in Amazon

ch+isysen · Post by **ch+isysen** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:34 pm

and after passing in April 2023 started by asking an Amazon Freight Partner if I could go out with them on my days off unpaid to get experience now I start full time HGV job on Monday best advice put yourself out show willing

WesJOnyman · Post by **WesJOnyman** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:35 pm

The job won't come to you!!!!

950-merrinve · Post by **950-merrinve** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:36 pm

I considered bus driving, mainly with a view to going on to coach driving something I think I would love especially the continental runs.

950-merrinve · Post by **950-merrinve** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:37 pm

At the time you had to pay back the training fees but I am led to believe that has changed now as the government pay it as they class you as an apprentice (I stand to be corrected on that so do enquire yourself) The thing that put me off was from speaking to many serving and ex bus drivers who said the amount of rude arrogant people they had to deal with was shocking. (Manchester so it may be different where you live) Figured cargo does not talk back hence the decision to go HGV.

950-merrinve · Post by **950-merrinve** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:38 pm

I have also struggled like mad even doing the "knocking on doors" but figure that next year those who have destroyed the country to bring us to this state over the last 13 years will be gone so if I can just weather the storm for winter looking after myself as I go then brighter days are ahead. If you are happy where you are then stick at it.

GORDONNE · Post by **GORDONNE** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:38 pm

Why don't you see if amazon will give you a shot on there lorrys as you already work for them

samySmart · Post by **samySmart** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:39 pm

Ive always got jobs on wagons from talking to friends etc for employers who dont care about cv as long as you turn up and respect the job

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:39 pm

samySmart wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:39 pm Ive always got jobs on wagons from talking to friends etc for employers who dont care about cv as long as you turn up and respect the job

I’m definitely welcoming any and all support mate appreciate it

aaspinnDA · Post by **aaspinnDA** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:39 pm

Where are you located? Try challenge TRG agency

Do6yleerim · Post by **Do6yleerim** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:40 pm

Contact FreshLinc they are always wanting drivers new passes aswell

Do6yleerim · Post by **Do6yleerim** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:40 pm

also for anyone wanting to get into HGV they provide a training program which gets you your HGV license you pay back either £35 or £38 per week and at the end of 2 years you get that money back in bulk tax free

951.nigelcand · Post by **951.nigelcand** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:41 pm

I was same position mate, I walked in to a haulage company and got job offer straight away, got decent pay and truck.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:42 pm

Sorry to say but you don't just buy your licence and walk into a £1000 a week take home for polishing a show pony all day. You need to start from the bottom like everyone else, go register with every agency that operates withing a 75 mile radius of your locality. Expect to travel a couple hours a day too and from work if necessary. Take ANY agency work no matter how terrible the pay, god knows I've done 15 he days in an artic for £100 a day before tax, and travelled from Kent to Southampton for it.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:42 pm

Yes there are a few on big money, I am currently on £900-1100 per week tramping, bit it won't last so I make the most of the job whilst it's there. Most of my 12 year career I've been on or close to minimum wage, worked 70+ hrs a week usually with a LOT of HEAVY lifting and manual handling.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:44 pm

Once you've proven yourself to companies then you can enjoy the luxuries of making a couple phone calls on Friday afternoon and have work on Monday morning but it's take me a decade to get there, building a rapour and a reputation and proven track record with companies and agencies alike.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:45 pm

You expected to get a licence and drop into a piss easy job earning massive money. Reality check, not the case, you need to be looking far and wide to get a foot in a door, and taking every "DEAD END JOB" as you put it.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:46 pm

That "DEAD END JOB" was driving a hgv, complying with all the relevant legislation and building a tachograph record of your ability to drive a hgv legally and safely.

CreigBCranium · Post by **CreigBCranium** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:46 pm

Driving a van is a dead end job because we all know you race around driving like a d**k, complete disregard for the law and any other humans and it counts as zero on you CV.

V7aughtyle · Post by **V7aughtyle** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:47 pm

Found some great jobs on https://www.totaljobs.com/

V7aughtyle · Post by **V7aughtyle** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:48 pm

You could even sign up with loads of different agencies, they have great opportunities at times. Best to use an umbrella company for the payroll in that instance. They will be classed as the employer, reflecting one employer to HMRC.

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:48 pm

V7aughtyle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:47 pm Found some great jobs on https://www.totaljobs.com/

thank you for the positive feed back mate legend!! Will look into it

V7aughtyle · Post by **V7aughtyle** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:48 pm

JavedJaap wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:48 pm
V7aughtyle wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:47 pm Found some great jobs on https://www.totaljobs.com/
thank you for the positive feed back mate legend!! Will look into it

you’re very welcome pal. All the best!

barmonUP · Post by **barmonUP** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:49 pm

Move up north more jobs up there cos no effer wants to work

barmonUP · Post by **barmonUP** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:49 pm

Never had a problem moving jobs its like crossing a road

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:49 pm

barmonUP wrote: ↑Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:49 pm Never had a problem moving jobs its like crossing a road

Due to life choice’s it’s not possible but we are talking about that maybe in a year.

morrsDAN · Post by **morrsDAN** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 2:50 pm

CV is great but take it to all you’re local companies personally ask if they have any vacancies and hand it to transport manager or head of HR.
It shows a bit of commitment and puts you above the rest as they have a name and face to the CV.
Good Luck.

OramonLLee · Post by **OramonLLee** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm

Driving is driving what difference does it make what you are driving, yes you have a cat 1 licence stick with vans whilst biding your time, few years everybody will be offering you work

timespe917 · Post by **timespe917** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm

Knock on doors mate ring round pass your details on in person to people job sites like indeed etc are useless for hgv jobs I found

JIFFERROSE · Post by **JIFFERROSE** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm

Can you not try amazon I keep getting emails off them looking for drivers

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm

JIFFERROSE wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm Can you not try amazon I keep getting emails off them looking for drivers

lorry?

JIFFERROSE · Post by **JIFFERROSE** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm

JavedJaap wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm
JIFFERROSE wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm Can you not try amazon I keep getting emails off them looking for drivers
lorry?

yh sure I have received email off them other week for one in Warrington

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm

JIFFERROSE wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm
JavedJaap wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:41 pm
JIFFERROSE wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm Can you not try amazon I keep getting emails off them looking for drivers
lorry?
yh sure I have received email off them other week for one in Warrington

Nice not my area though

warreBON · Post by **warreBON** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:42 pm

JIFFERROSE wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm Can you not try amazon I keep getting emails off them looking for drivers

you wouldn’t have received an email for Amazon employment on hgvs, they use freight forwarders (3rd party companies) they just rent out their trucks to the freight forwarders

Neg-Okapit · Post by **Neg-Okapit** » Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:42 pm

What about asking at Amazon? As you've already said they know you surely they could move you up to class 1.

Ionn_Jinn · Post by **Ionn_Jinn** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:08 pm

Anyone looking for work, please message me. I know someone always posting new opportunities!

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:09 pm

Ionn_Jinn wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:08 pm Anyone looking for work, please message me. I know someone always posting new opportunities!

West Sussex

ORiGEISTO · Post by **ORiGEISTO** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:10 pm

I work for Fowler Welch as part of the Culina group and they are always looking for drivers just depends on what area your in

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:22 am

ORiGEISTO wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:10 pm I work for Fowler Welch as part of the Culina group and they are always looking for drivers just depends on what area your in

West Sussex

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:24 am

OramonLLee wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:40 pm Driving is driving what difference does it make what you are driving, yes you have a cat 1 licence stick with vans whilst biding your time, few years everybody will be offering you work

basically my thoughts

JavedJaap · Post by **JavedJaap** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 9:25 am

Neg-Okapit wrote: ↑Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:42 pm What about asking at Amazon? As you've already said they know you surely they could move you up to class 1.

was in there today for training and already on it