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rokcrawlin:
Go for the plant licence get  one for a 360 degree digger on tracks and or wheels then go on to get the affiliated rail certificate, you will earn loads of money..............a lot more than a hgv/lgv driver

Sider:
Don't bother getting the HIAB.

If you try an agency like SMS, chances are they will pay for your HIAB, as long as you sign a contract tying you to them for a year.

I got my license in May last year, and was driving two days after the test. 2 days later I rejected the 1st permanent employment offer. Had 3 more offers for permanent employment until I decided to go for one I liked. That was in a 1 month period.

Edit: BTW, I only work monday to friday, 0730 to 1730 on the contract, but normally leave the yard around 1600.

Bush Tucker Man:

--- Quote from: "Jake" ---Go for it Richard!!!

Supermarkets are the easyest for work (if there is a depot near to you) but look around, you'll find something to suit and dont be affraid to ask for good money!!
 :D
--- End quote ---


Don't know if you know the area, but we've got ASDA's biggest distribution depot in the north about 2miles away, Eddie Stobarts, Allied-Scottish (is that right?) & a couple of other 'biggies' that I forget.

Morrisons, Schweppes-Coca-Cola & Geest (bananas) are about 5miles away

Still considering it all.....

Jake:
It sounds to me like your spoiled for choice
It may be worth contacting some of the above mention companys and asking their opinion on you and your licence.
Find out rates of pay, hours and so on
That way before you shell out a grand on training you'll have an idea of your earning potential.
Also some of them may employ first as a 7.5 tonne driver then put you through the HGV licence for gratis. All you may have to do is sign a years contract of employment.
Do the leg work first, it might pay dividends!!
 :D

beast5680:
I took my test as soon as i was 21 and drove for my dad on and off weekends mainly and the lowloaders where i was working at the time when a driver was off but i have never done it full time as the industry i was in paid better, but it is a string to add to the bow so to speak and i have never been unable to get driving work which helped when i was made redundant last year as i just went to the driving agency i was with and did some work for them for a couple of weeks

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