A wee update!
I’m now 2 weeks into the job and loving it. My first week out was informative and fast paced, and it seems the sort of work I’d be happy to stick with for a very long time. There was an initial hiccup with my PPE which has now been sorted out, and a seemingly endless stack of paperwork, procedure, certificates, training records, disclosure forms and other necessities are filling my folder.
I’ve just returned from a week in Grangemouth doing my ADR, which I’m delighted to say was a first time pass. I’ve also done my speed awareness courses, ADR awareness certificate, Smith Driver Training and am now allowed to drive the tankers myself under supervision and get some proper experience ahead of my PDP. The local fuel stores seem friendly, clean and professional and I’m looking forward to how the rest of the job goes!
