After failing my first attempt badly I can happily say that I have now got my class 1 license yaaaaaaaaay at last. Almost screwed up the reversing exercise again but did one shunt to get myself out of it. Got a few minors for gears and clipped a curb going round a very tight (or ācozyā as my examiner called it) roundabout but thankfully got let of that one, phewwww!
So now I have my license back with the new category added Iām keen to get started. At the moment Iām working for an agency driving for a builderās merchant on a fairly good salary and know the job inside and out so will miss doing it but ultimately I want to increase my salary.
Ideally, Iād be looking to work for a large retail chain (i.e.) Tescoās, Morrisonās, Asda, M&S and so onā¦ Anyone know a good starting point, what would be my first port of call? I donāt even know whether these firms employ drivers directly or through agencies.
hi mate and congratulations its a great feeling aint it,with regards to the job front as i am finding out most companies including supermarkets want the dreaded 2 years experience,you could try agencies but personally i would stay where you are at present its still uncertain times.
Im in a similiar position to you ,very frustrating i know when you just want to get driving the artics,but i know where i am in kent everywhere i tried said need experience altthough tescos said get a couple of months then call them,whereabouts are you?and please think carefully as agencies can promise the earthā¦
congratulations mate, great feeling when you pass, i only passed my class 1 two weeks ago. as for lookin for a new job, i would stay where you are for a while if i was you, all agencies i have tried say you gotta have 6 months - 2 years exp before they will take you, soooooooo frustrating, i have folllowed a bit of advice i got on here and gone directly to transport companies, had a interview today, so thats probably your best bet, good luck and congrats again
at last. Almost screwed up the reversing exercise again but did one shunt to get myself out of it. Got a few minors for gears and clipped a curb going round a very tight (or ācozyā as my examiner called it) roundabout but thankfully got let of that one, phewwww!