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Bush Tucker Man:
I'm getting more & more dis-illusioned with the NHS, the politics that seem to go with it, the pay & the working hours.
So I'm considering a change in direction..

Anyway, that's besides the point....

I'm considering taking my LGV tests, starting (as you have to) with 'C' (rigids) & then progressing to 'C+E' (artics)
Wouldn't mind the HIAB course later, as well.


Now, is it worth my while???

Are the jobs out there???

In my local papers, all the agency adverts seem to state '2 Years Experience Needed'.

Is this indeed the case???, & if so how does one get around the 'Catch 22' scenario.
Ie; you can't have the job without the experience, but how do you get the experience without the job????



I'm considering using this firm, does anyone know them??

***I passed my car test ( 'B') in March 1983, so I've got automatic C1 status.
I've also driven a 7.5 at the Hospital a few times on overtime shifts moving equipment between the sites in our trusts.

Alternatively; Is it worth looking out for a CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) course in Plant Operation??


OOOHHH!!!! :D
They also do a Steeple-Jack course
A while ago, one 'Mudder' (can't remember who?) called me the 'Mud-Club Fred Dibnah', could they have had a premonition?? :lol:  :lol:

davidlandy:
Drivers are in short supply so the money can be good.

discodaz:
Hi BTM, I must say that when my brother was laid off about 18 months back he tried the agencies,who said he didn't have enough experieince, this is some one who has held a class one for 16 years, apprentice trained HGV mechanic, & he regularly did runs for the firm when drivers blobbed or must get done jobs came in.
I've also noticed more & more asylum seekers doing this job (cos they can pay 'em less) mainly eastern europeans.
However good luck with what ever you decide.

hobbit:
I got out if this a few years ago when I had to care for the wife, I must admit I still have my class one, but nowadays I'm not really bothered with it.

The experience thing is still current by the sound of it, and getting licenses and work are two completely things, I'm sure some people on here are still filling the tachos in, unless they have gone digital, and they can tell you about it now.

But myself having been driving most of my life, apart from doing the odd day for a friend on a wagon, I'm happy to keep away from that side

With the roads, traffic and animosity on the roads with other peoples behaviours

I enjoyed it but not nowadays

This is just my opinion, I'm sure there will be others with different views, good luck to you, if you do change, but be prepared to be away from home, depending if you get the right job

strapping young lad:
i suppose the job suits either a single person or someone who can take their partners with them on these journeys.

i couldnt do it

would enjoy it too much and not come back  :P

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