ive had the same email and i know 2 other lads thats also had it. i live 5 mins from the place 20yrs in the job accident free clean licence etc , ive nearly 10yrs exp in supermarket store delivery and apparently i dont fit company profile ie im not a total sock cucker.
i thawt wincanton and dhl were up there own arse but this lot have got um beat hands down.
i wish i hadnt told um shuv it when i was at sainsbury and lea green now 
I got the same reply I was kind of hoping it may be a generic response due to the amount of applications , either way the email I got suggested it was a computer that was filtering the applications never mind eh
It says ERF not RAF:
TNT Trucker:
Applied for two jobs there, fingers crossed.If anybody else does the multiple choice I recommend not answering the questions honestly as they suggest you do, but just to select the answers you think they want you to tick !
There was even a question about pricing up food on the shelves ! Must be a generic questionaire for all vacancies. I understand the need to narrow down the applicants but this just seems daft.
Always answer questions from their angle not your own is my advice, that is how i played it. Havenāt heard either way as yet.
Will keep you posted
Sounds promising if you havenāt heard back I got my reply in about 12 hours
Fingers crossed anyway good luck
1asp:
ive had the same email and i know 2 other lads thats also had it. i live 5 mins from the place 20yrs in the job accident free clean licence etc , ive nearly 10yrs exp in supermarket store delivery and apparently i dont fit company profile ie im not a total sock cucker.
i thawt wincanton and dhl were up there own arse but this lot have got um beat hands down.
i wish i hadnt told um shuv it when i was at sainsbury and lea green now
Had same e-mail to from Waitrose.
25 yrs in the job, safed,nvq,adr ,clean licence etc etc and ive friends with little exp in the job got interviews .!!! confused.com
Lord Loucan:
Had same e-mail to from Waitrose.
25 yrs in the job, safed,nvq,adr ,clean licence etc etc and ive friends with little exp in the job got interviews .!!! confused.com
Simples!
These big companies today donāt want drivers like us with 25 to 30 years experience.
They want the young ones who they can brainwash into their way of thinking such as Saturday and Sunday
are just normal days at normal pay as are nights.
The younger generation have never heard of double time or a day in lieu for a bank holiday etc.
They donāt want the older generation of drivers who could rock the boat they just want yes men
who will do anything, live in fear of management and not get involved with unions.
spot on that about sats/suns and unions. i applied a 2nd time under diffrnt email and passed which shows what dicks they are 
anyway i struggle to work under these modern college boy encourage back stabbing regimes so im not followin it through they can keep there bone cruncher day cabs my backs bad enough
How and where do you apply for a job for the leyland depot, been on waitrose site and nothing for driving comes up.
Would appreciate help or have all the vacancies gone
Grazza:
How and where do you apply for a job for the leyland depot, been on waitrose site and nothing for driving comes up.
Would appreciate help or have all the vacancies gone
moomooland:
Closing date 24 Feb 2013Salary Recruitment rate Ā£9.20 per hour, exceptional candidates may command a higher rate. Performance related pay and shift premiums to be discussed at interview.
Waitrose Branch/Location Leyland
Section Transport
Hours of work Variety of full time & part time hours available. To be discussed at interview.
Duties & Responsibilities
To complete all branch deliveries and supplier collections to the required standard whilst ensuring own and others Health and Safety.
Main Responsibilities;
1.Complete all branch/RDC deliveries and supplier collections within the given timescales.
2.Complete all daily vehicle checks and follow correct defect reporting procedures.
3.To complete basic documentation accurately.
4.Operate the vehicle in a safe and economical manner at all times ensuring that it is maintained in a clean and tidy state.
- Effectively communicate problems and delays to all relevant parties.
6.Safely loading and unloading whilst complying with the correct procedures for given location.
7.Maintain a full knowledge of the Highway code, WTD, EU Drivers Hours Regulations and vehicle operations.
8.To ensure all Legal, Health and Safety legislation and Operational procedures are adhered to at all times and to work within Health and Safety guidelines at all times ensuring the safety of self and others.
9.To work within other areas / departments within the RDC as requested by Management.
10.To keep up to date with Partnership news by reading notice boards and the Partnershipās editorials.
11.To ensure all Personnel procedures are adhered to and completed as required.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications:
Mandatory: LGV1 C+E Driving Licence
Desired: CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)Key Qualities. This role would suit someone who:-
-Is passionate about driving
-Has good customer service skills and a positive attitude towards others
-Is flexible in their approach to work
-Has a good degree of literacy and numeracy
-Is trustworthy
-Is well presented
-Is self motivated
-A desire to achieve and succeed
-Is reliable and punctual.
-Has the ability to accept and adapt to change.Experience and Background. Successful candidates are likely to have;-
-Relevant experience in Articulated/Refrigerated deliveries
-Supermarket store deliveries
-Minimal accident record in the last 2 years
-No court proceedings for driving against them
-Has less than 3 points on their Driving licence
-Has at least 2 years/150000 miles LGV1 experience
THINK YOU HAVE MISSED THE BOAT PAL!!!
TA
Been waiting to hear about them recruiting drivers in local paper cause i live in chorley and nowt came up. Missed out on that 1
I believe the agency who are taking on drivers for Waitrose is Supply Chain Operations Limited 01925 430385
Rugbyfan:
I believe the agency who are taking on drivers for Waitrose is Supply Chain Operations Limited 01925 430385
Right, and you wouldnāt happen to work for Supply Chain Operations Limited would you? Call me cynical but this is your first post and you joined today.
MikeCunn:
Rugbyfan:
I believe the agency who are taking on drivers for Waitrose is Supply Chain Operations Limited 01925 430385Right, and you wouldnāt happen to work for Supply Chain Operations Limited would you? Call me cynical but this is your first post and you joined today.
Hi Mike,
Other people have also noticed this. 
I have been offered work there starting next week but not with supply chain any body know what itās like ? , runs etc
dieseldave:
Hi Mike,Other people have also noticed this.
Ha ha. So Iām not a lonely cynic at least.
1FLEETRENEGADE:
I have been offered work there starting next week but not with supply chain any body know what itās like ? , runs etc
Are you working through an agency or directly for Waitrose?
MikeCunn:
dieseldave:
Hi Mike,Other people have also noticed this.
Ha ha. So Iām not a lonely cynic at least.
No Mike, the other strange thing is that the last post on this topic was on Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:49 am, so a topic that hasnāt been posted to in more than 4 months took a fair bit of searching for and is what the OP chose for his TN posting debut.
Itās a coincidence!! 
The runs are pretty good Iām doing some traction out of Bra knell at the moment. All the drivers seem happy enough and they treat their staff pretty weāll by the sounds of things!
There advertising in the lancs evening post for agency staff on shifts there, seems like they were far too fussy with selecting people.
matizerSCANIAR480:
There advertising in the lancs evening post for agency staff on shifts there, seems like they were far too fussy with selecting people.
Nothing to do with being too fussy mate. They have the full compliment of drivers they needed. They have brought forward some of the later starters, but they have to go through induction, so are using some agency for the time being. As always there will be a contingent of agency anyway for seasonal fluctuations/sickness etc.
MikeCunn:
Rugbyfan:
I believe the agency who are taking on drivers for Waitrose is Supply Chain Operations Limited 01925 430385Right, and you wouldnāt happen to work for Supply Chain Operations Limited would you? Call me cynical but this is your first post and you joined today.
