tool hire fitter driver Review

my main role is that of tool hire fitter. the primary remit of a fitter is to service the tools that are returned from the customer. servicing entails the following: cleaning the equipment, checking the equipment for damage, checking any serviceable parts such as air filters and finally checking the performance and safety of the equipment. serving on the counter delivering and collecting tools my new role now includes working as the the reserve HGC HIAB driver

the primary skill i have learnt is that i now have a HGV (class 2) licence. in addition i have received HIAB training and am now able to carry out deliveries in the 26t for the branch when the primary drivers are off. i have also achieved level 2 in english and maths

i enjoyed the freedom i was offered to make my own way through the program, once boundaries and expectations were defined. in my case, due to the course being driving based, i was out shadowing my mentor in the truck, once per week. this offered me the opportunity to develop my skills prior to learning to drive the HGV

in short very well. the course offered master classes that HGV drivers experience on a daily basis in several areas. green band driving - fuel efficiency and emissions securing your load - various methods of securing loads and load placement tacho compliance - how to use a tacho and the legal requirements of breaks and rest periods protecting the brand - the importance of being the last point of contact for customers blind spot - describing the various and numerous blind spots that afflict HGVs and new technologies to assist

i cant fault the support i received from Travis Perkins. firstly they freed me up from my normal duties once per week to be able to get out in the lorry with my mentor and to attend the masterclasses. secondly they freed me up from my duties to attend the maths and English classes which i did at home. both courses were a week in length finally they freed me from my normal duties to attend the exams and to learn to drive the lorry.

couldn't fault Mantra from the arranging of the masterclasses sending me the links to join virtually and then re sending when i accidentally deleted the email lol arranging the maths and English classes. i was lucky enough to have a 1 on 1 maths class. arranging the driving lessons and test arranging the theory tests and MOD 4 to being there the day before my maths exam when i lost all confidence in doing a level 2

i am now able to drive the company HGV before i could drive the HGV the branch would have to try and get in an agency driver in if one of the drivers phoned in unable to attend work. now i can drive the HGV, the branch is able to complete customer orders as promised with little disruption and at a better cost

in short, no! but... we do have a Christmas meal and activity. last year we went go-karting at a local track. unfortunately i did not place in the top 3 in any of our races but i'm guessing that's because i drive like i'm driving miss daisy. i'm at a bit of a disadvantage as i live 26 miles away from work so do not often get involved with drinks out

Yes

i like a job that has rules and boundaries. the hours are ok i know whats expected of me and what is in fact my remit. they always pay on time and the salary is good. the holiday allowance is not the most generous but it does increase with prolonged service

just be yourself on the application. Travis Perkins have a motto. "You be You" its a great motto and from my experiece travis do infact live it. we have staff from all walks of life and in all sorts of shapes and sizes! no banned haircuts etc. all they ask is that you wear the uniform and for it to be clean