First step to becoming a HGV driver
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Not quite the same, but last year around September I was sick of what I did and decided to start getting my D license.
Applied for the CPC course ran by my local training centre. I got confirmation while I was on holiday over Christmas. I started the course in February this year and passed my test in April. I got a job in a coach company and haven't looked back. Barely been a day where I haven't been out driving.
Delighted, and the money is decent too.
Applied for the CPC course ran by my local training centre. I got confirmation while I was on holiday over Christmas. I started the course in February this year and passed my test in April. I got a job in a coach company and haven't looked back. Barely been a day where I haven't been out driving.
Delighted, and the money is decent too.
mercedeslimos said:
Not quite the same, but last year around September I was sick of what I did and decided to start getting my D license.
Applied for the CPC course ran by my local training centre. I got confirmation while I was on holiday over Christmas. I started the course in February this year and passed my test in April. I got a job in a coach company and haven't looked back. Barely been a day where I haven't been out driving.
Delighted, and the money is decent too.
I know people who work for Nat. Express and I have to say that the division they work for (Skills) has some st pay considering the fact that you have 60 peoples lives in your hand for 9.5 and hour? Applied for the CPC course ran by my local training centre. I got confirmation while I was on holiday over Christmas. I started the course in February this year and passed my test in April. I got a job in a coach company and haven't looked back. Barely been a day where I haven't been out driving.
Delighted, and the money is decent too.
exelero said:
I know people who work for Nat. Express and I have to say that the division they work for (Skills) has some st pay considering the fact that you have 60 peoples lives in your hand for 9.5 and hour?
I work for a private operator, Mainly tourist work over summer and schools, etc over winter.We get paid daily, and 50% more than minimum wage here. Swings and roundabouts, some days you do 6 hours some you do eight.
Pay isn't amazing but then again where I love pay is crap for most jobs unless you've been there for years
I get paid the same if I do 6 hours or 8, and if I do over 8 we get time in lieu.
Live in Ireland, here only 2 options for this, Bus Eireann which is the national semi-state operator, or private companies. Better conditions but lower pay in the private sector, but much better work and not dealing with the short end of the stick.
Live in Ireland, here only 2 options for this, Bus Eireann which is the national semi-state operator, or private companies. Better conditions but lower pay in the private sector, but much better work and not dealing with the short end of the stick.
A drag and draw is probably easier to pass a test in. If you have the experience to carry you through when youre pulling a semi-trailer, then it is a worthwhile advantage. If you dont have enough experience then the tougher training will help to offset the difficulties that you might encounter when working.
GC8 said:
A drag and draw is probably easier to pass a test in. If you have the experience to carry you through when youre pulling a semi-trailer, then it is a worthwhile advantage. If you dont have enough experience then the tougher training will help to offset the difficulties that you might encounter when working.
the only downside with taking your test in a Wagon and drag is if you go on to drive one it'll almost definitely be longer than the one you passed in.Gassing Station | Commercial Break | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff