Any positives lol
In regards to job security how does it affect me who will be joining next week as a junior? Because obviously last one in is usually the first one out when making the cuts... well in most instances that's the caseIt's all subjective really and depends what other options you have.
I like that I'm on annualised hours, so when I'm done, I don't need to go in anymore and if I do, it's overtime.
I like that I get to drive different trains on different routes most days.
I like the banter with my colleagues.
I don't like some of the hours - it's shift work and some of it, I really struggle with. I'd rather do 5 x 12 hour nights than 5 x 00.30 five hour shifts.
I don't like the job security or lack of it. Things have changed recently for us, but it's still a dog eat dog World.
I don't like that we don't get any travel benefits even though our company own a large amount of passenger franchises.
Some people might agree with me, others might strongly disagree.
Are there any Ipswich Intermodal Drivers on this forum that could PM me at all
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In regards to job security how does it affect me who will be joining next week as a junior? Because obviously last one in is usually the first one out when making the cuts... well in most instances that's the case
Yeah I was at fl intermodal and we struggled to get shunt drivers for the terminal trains ended up getting cancelled or came up empty due to no drivers from Southampton and felixstowe. Luckily I'm in Yorkshire so the mendip thing wont affect me I hopeWhat do you want to know,
That's correct, It normally works on seniority. What they do ask, if anyone want's to retire.
When I was at Intermodal, the HH won a contract from Immingham Docks from DBS, so the HH boys thought they were safe from redundancy. Because the Immingham work was over 50% (don't quote me on this) the DBS men moved with the work to HH under TUPe still making the HH boys redundant.
They could ask you to move to a new hub.
Pending locations DBS have been hit again with this Mendip contact...The only good thing at the moment, Freightliner and GB are struggling to get drivers.
A lot of freight drivers I’ve spoken to say that they stay with freight because of the variation of work, with a toc you could just drive the same route over and over.After reading these threads from ex freight drivers it does make me wonder why anyone other than a trainee driver (looking to get into the industry) would work as a driver for a FOC.
I don’t see any benefits working for a FOC over a TOC as a driver.
Or am I missing something??
After reading these threads from ex freight drivers it does make me wonder why anyone other than a trainee driver (looking to get into the industry) would work as a driver for a FOC.
I don’t see any benefits working for a FOC over a TOC as a driver.
Or am I missing something??
After reading these threads from ex freight drivers it does make me wonder why anyone other than a trainee driver (looking to get into the industry) would work as a driver for a FOC.
I don’t see any benefits working for a FOC over a TOC as a driver.
Or am I missing something??
Some people want to drive big boy trains..lol.....I know some guys have moved from Norwich to Ipswich and I think one from Ipswich Greater Anglia to Freightliner.
I left Freightliner Intermodal after listening to a guy one Sunday. He was a manager from HH. I had the job at the TOC, but was contemplating to stay (must of been mad come to think about it), but after listening to this guy I handed my notice in.
Over the years working for Freightliner Intermodal it was starting to become a hard slog, jobs were getting longer, conditions deteriorating, there was a multitude of stuff going on. Freightliner also lost quite of few of the younger grad drivers, they moved over to Greater Anglia, because of the better start times, free travel and a better salary.
Freightliner is growing and at the moment, quite healthy but so was DBS years ago, look at them now. Things change quite rapidly in the freight world and in the future things could sway the other in years to come.
Im at a age, where I like start at 6am and finish at 14:00, my last job rolls in about midnight-ish. I know what time I finish, I have nice mess rooms, quite rooms, nice recliner chairs, a big telly, free tea and coffee. No more using other companies mess rooms, looking like a leper when you walk in.....No crappy mess rooms no more, no freezing cabs, no PNB's sitting on the locos and I don't have to try and find bog for a sh*t.
Ok...my company is not a bed of roses, but when I pass my old guys coming off nights and knowing they have been on at 21:00 coming back from Rugby, it makes me shudders.
You still get a good variety of traction and routes on the freight something I really miss, but starting in the freezing cold at 3am, soon wears off.
If I've not put any of you off, then go for it, and good luck !!!
In regards to job security how does it affect me who will be joining next week as a junior? Because obviously last one in is usually the first one out when making the cuts... well in most instances that's the case
I had to laugh the other day, GB Railfreight are looking to have their drivers take their break in a service station, this is the sh%t you have to put up with...If this came in, I bet Freightliner would try this with the HH boys and girls.
I'm pretty sure it does still happen, I'm a Heavy Haul trainee and I remember hearing something about it at my induction.I'm fairly sure it did come in at Heavy Haul. I seem to recall drivers complaining on a forum about it a few years ago - they were heavy haul drivers, and I'm pretty certain it was something happening, or about to, and not a rumour of something that could happen.
Whether it still happens, or was negotiated away, I don't know.
Are you Ipswich intermodal driver Crazy B
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You do sometimes get rostered your PNB in a service station but you claim £10 for it on your time sheet.
I've PM'ed you
That's mad....I can't ever image sitting in a service station having having my dinner, even so trying to find a table. Maybe the last 2 years I've been wrapped up in cotton wool !!
I’m starting with DB in a matter of days and all that I’m reading isn’t satisfying ones mind ! However, with only 1 TOC and 1 FOC who actively recruit within a 60 minute radius, I don’t really have much choice where I’m living ! I’m sure there are ups and downs but anything beats lugging copious amounts of kit around on my back dressed as a tree for weeks on end...
That’s absolutely how I approach everything, people always talk of the negatives but never highlight a positive ! It’s just the way most people are these days. I can’t wait to startGo in with an open mind and don't believe everything people tell you on the Internet.