Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks.
My wife and I have often thought about relocation to the North East of England, and now our kids are up, we've started looking a bit more seriously nothing set in stone, just checking it out more thoroughly than we've done in the past......
Anywhere from Newcastle, South Shields, Durham, down to Middlesbrough, as a kind of broad scope area......
I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both service and coach work, tours, schools, hires, express, worked as an allocator and controller, and other roles from garage labourer / shunting etc....
I took a break from the industry last year, working for the local council,
Still doing part-time work for a local coach operator,
What I'm curious about, is folks thoughts on what's available workwise......
No need for any negatives in terms of specific firms.....
Obviously service wise, there's the big 3, I've done about 15yrs worth of work with one of them so have no fears or illusions about that kind of situation and what it's realities are.......
But it's the coaching side I'm more looking for guidance as I'm not familiar with any operators in this neck of the woods, so just some general tips on where's good to live and work, who's recruiting or looking to, would be greatly appreciated......
Many thanks folks,
Take care and stay safe on the road
My wife and I have often thought about relocation to the North East of England, and now our kids are up, we've started looking a bit more seriously nothing set in stone, just checking it out more thoroughly than we've done in the past......
Anywhere from Newcastle, South Shields, Durham, down to Middlesbrough, as a kind of broad scope area......
I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both service and coach work, tours, schools, hires, express, worked as an allocator and controller, and other roles from garage labourer / shunting etc....
I took a break from the industry last year, working for the local council,
Still doing part-time work for a local coach operator,
What I'm curious about, is folks thoughts on what's available workwise......
No need for any negatives in terms of specific firms.....
Obviously service wise, there's the big 3, I've done about 15yrs worth of work with one of them so have no fears or illusions about that kind of situation and what it's realities are.......
But it's the coaching side I'm more looking for guidance as I'm not familiar with any operators in this neck of the woods, so just some general tips on where's good to live and work, who's recruiting or looking to, would be greatly appreciated......
Many thanks folks,
Take care and stay safe on the road
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Newcastle/gateshead /durham areas
Jh coaches
L&B Travel
Howard Snaiths
Stanley Travel (highly recommended)
There's multiple others
Jh coaches
L&B Travel
Howard Snaiths
Stanley Travel (highly recommended)
There's multiple others
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
agreed on all cept 1mitch6icus wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:05 pm Newcastle/gateshead /durham areas
Jh coaches
L&B Travel
Howard Snaiths
Stanley Travel (highly recommended)
There's multiple others
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
wouldn't work at Stanley its got Andy, David & Malcolm working theremitch6icus wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:05 pm Newcastle/gateshead /durham areas
Jh coaches
L&B Travel
Howard Snaiths
Stanley Travel (highly recommended)
There's multiple others
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
well....every company has their dodgy driversTreBrood wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:07 pmwouldn't work at Stanley its got Andy, David & Malcolm working theremitch6icus wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:05 pm Newcastle/gateshead /durham areas
Jh coaches
L&B Travel
Howard Snaiths
Stanley Travel (highly recommended)
There's multiple others
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
JH COACHES mate great firm to work for I was there 20yrs untill now
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Rowells of Prudhoe or Primrose coaches at Accomb just near Hexham if you were more that way
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
JH Coaches. Boss is a decent chap.
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Jenna Duke is looking try to message her pal..
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Barnard Castle is a little out of your area but a nice place and Hodgsons offer a variety of work
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
626 Coach Hire - Coach Hire County Durham are looking for drivers, No school contracts
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
L & B Travel, North East Coach Hire, 626 Coach Hire, Weardale, J H Coaches. There’s loads
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Cotham coaches and skelton coaches near Guisborough both nice fleets
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Caledonian Travel at Washington
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
North of Newcastle there are the three Ccoopers, Cooper's Tourmaster Travel, Henry Cooper and James Cooper. Going further north there is Glen Valley Tours. Amble Coaches and Longstaffes.
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
If you do relocate give is a call at
Weardale Motor Services Ltd.
Weardale Motor Services Ltd.
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
You’ve got to move to South Shields I live there it’s unbelievable area to live
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Most recruit on Indeed these days, put your CV in and the good ones will contact you. Middlesbrough you have;
Delta
M&D
Compass
Jacks
Commercial
and more
Delta
M&D
Compass
Jacks
Commercial
and more
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Don't go to Middlesbrough, it's a HOLE! I grew up there and couldn't get out quick enough at 17! I've been back to see family and it hasn't changed, destitute without the Shipyards, Steelworks or ICI!
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
where abouts in boroEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pm Don't go to Middlesbrough, it's a HOLE! I grew up there and couldn't get out quick enough at 17! I've been back to see family and it hasn't changed, destitute without the Shipyards, Steelworks or ICI!
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
longlands, nice enough area, but the drug problems in the town I couldn't cope with.TreBrood wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pmwhere abouts in boroEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pm Don't go to Middlesbrough, it's a HOLE! I grew up there and couldn't get out quick enough at 17! I've been back to see family and it hasn't changed, destitute without the Shipyards, Steelworks or ICI!
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
saltersgillEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pmlonglands, nice enough area, but the drug problems in the town I couldn't cope with.TreBrood wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pmwhere abouts in boroEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pm Don't go to Middlesbrough, it's a HOLE! I grew up there and couldn't get out quick enough at 17! I've been back to see family and it hasn't changed, destitute without the Shipyards, Steelworks or ICI!
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
nice to speak to you, my Mum kicked off after I moved to Inverness driving ding ding up here, wanted to know why I didn't move there, they were on National minimum wage, not a chance!
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
lolEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:20 pmnice to speak to you, my Mum kicked off after I moved to Inverness driving ding ding up here, wanted to know why I didn't move there, they were on National minimum wage, not a chance!TreBrood wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:20 pmsaltersgillEavesta989 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 14, 2023 5:19 pm
longlands, nice enough area, but the drug problems in the town I couldn't cope with.
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Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Caledonian at Washington.....been fine by me....
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
It all depends on what you want to do how flexible you are and what your expectations are
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Hexham is a lovely town. Be nice place to live and cental ish for travel east or west
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Procters Coaches. 01677425203. Compass Royston. They have FT and PT vacancies. Email [email protected]
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Mark Hodgson first class operation
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
It totally depends on where you are locating to and how far you're looking to commute, for example, Chester le street, Stanley, Washington gateshead at JH coaches we are ideal, there is a multitude of operators you can work for in this area, some more admirable than other but obviously being with JH coaches in Birtley I'm going to be bias, however cannot fault them, family run, large investment since starting up in Birtley in 2013 after taking over a fleet of 6 motors from JIM HUGHES and the company, its grown and flourished ever since, we now have a large fleet of over 50 motors and a fully equipped workshop predominantly Scania and Volvo coaches.
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
So yeah I'll be bias but totally depends on you're commute and where you are locating to.
Re: Just a random query, looking for a bit of guidance folks. I've done 25 years full-time in the industry, in both
Thank you all, for taking the time to answer, and provide my wife and I with plenty of names and information to research and look into.....
Early days for us just now, in terms of what we can get for our house, and what we can look at down this way, but everything that you have all provided is a massive help for us to start from
Thank you all
Early days for us just now, in terms of what we can get for our house, and what we can look at down this way, but everything that you have all provided is a massive help for us to start from
Thank you all
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