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[Vintagejock]

I'm 61 with various health issues and have worked as a truck mechanic since I left school. Most of the issues I have can be related to the job, wear and tear on the joints etc.
I really need to get out but I don't want to stop working. Hours can be long and challenging, home life suffers. I knew what I was getting into but hey.
Anyone been in the same position? I'm looking on the various job sites and everything is tightly focused around relevant experience. Very frustrating and I truly have no idea what to look for.

[Darkslider]

Huge shortage of class 1/2 drivers, presumably you've already got at least a class 2 with your current job and you could walk into a vacancy with your experience of the hardware?

[vulture1]

Trolly guy at a supermarket? Most of ours are semi retired or retired guys just looking for something to do. Or are you meaning a more serious job.

[DaveE87]

If you do have a HGV licence what about being a recovery driver? It might be shift work or just being on call, plus you might be able to fix some stuff at the roadside if you feel up to it.

[Terzo123]

My old man was similar, HGV mechanic for years.

He managed to get out over 20 years ago now.

He looked at HGV driving, Chauffeur etc but ended up buying into a black hack taxi which he has now owned outright for years and single shifts it himself.

The money back then was really good in the taxi game. It's a lot harder now, but still some decent cash to be made.

[TCX]

Hi,no idea of area you live,but most places construction is booming,ADT cpcs course few days,even for new start paying £16+
Used to be quarry foreman fitter,saw same thing,old guys retiring worm out,went back on machine driving,easy life

[StevieBee]

Teach?

Local college - you may need a modicum of teacher training but you'll know the subject inside out. Pass the torch on and all that.