Hi mate good video, in process of getting my class 2 now, hoping to get a job with Gerrards of Swinton when I pass as I’ve heard they take new passers and train you up.
I was a owner driver on “Tarmacs” for years long hours lots of waiting about to get loaded for nothing and on days off you will be working on the lorry and everything is inTarmacs favour,retired now and if I had the chance to do it all over again that would be the last job I would chose.
Good vid 👍🏼 Got my induction for tippers next week, looking forward to it. Drove flatbed, curtain siders and skip wagons but new to tippers. I’ll try and remember to check that all hot tarmac has come out the back 🤣🤣🤣
@Boothy how does one get it out if it gets stuck?. Is it always just a small amount you can get with a shovel or can a large amount of the load get stuck?
@@stevencorscadden5767 there are times it’s a small amount you can just whip it out with a shovel, but more often than not it’s stuck front to back covering the full bed, your 50mil base is easy to get out, sma if I remember the name correctly is just like a sheet of glue left behind, that’s not so easy 🤦♂️
great footage mate im on sweepers and i’m looking to get into this.. any ideas on what the hours and the pay is like? do you get overtime rate etc? cheers man
Hi new subscriber. Currently in the process of getting my class 2. I’ve been driving Coaches for over 7 years . What’s the best way to get into tipper work. How easy is it to get on someone’s like Conway, Hansen or Tarmac as a new licence holder . My area is Reading. I already have Tacho, CPC and worked under both domestic and eu hours so well trained and qualified in that respect .Any advice would be appreciated 👍🏻
Hi Neil, you can't go wrong with tipper work, get your class 2 and you're set. It's literally just a case of phoning about as a few company's do take on new drivers and others want 2 years experience, you'll be trained on what to do and once you get the experience you can go anywhere 👍
@@Kane1993x want 2 years experience? Are you having a laugh? All the channel dinghy migrants are doing asphalt tipping around my area. No speaking zee English or driving licence at all.
Sorry about the slow reply mate I didnt see this, it's just what ever best fits around your life... however, nights is easier as you mainly do motorways where as days is none stop with heavy traffic to contend with and can be at pain at home time
@@natureandrelax3151 no worries mate, it's not a bad place to work to be fair, early starts but that's all tipper work, need any info just give me a shout
How long did you work at gerrards mate I live near their yard I've been driving trucks for years mainly on haulage never done tippers tho but fancy trying something different do you think it would be worth me trying them out
Hi mate, worked there for about 2 years, good company to work for to be honest... tipper driving isn't for everyone as you can be sat on 1 job for around 5 hours and other times you can do 5 jobs in an hour but every day is different, ill be back when I get my license back
Fantastic music choice! Love it
Another great blog very useful cheers boothy👍🏼
Literally just got a job here that's mad this is the first video I choose to watch. Start next month!
New subscriber - looking forward to more videos. Thank you. 👍👍
Cheers mate, on hold at the minute, give me a month or two 👍
Out on my own Wednesday driving for Hanson’s, finding the quarry’s head work on times, it’s like if ur expected to know! But wen it’s all new to you 🤯
Hi mate good video, in process of getting my class 2 now, hoping to get a job with Gerrards of Swinton when I pass as I’ve heard they take new passers and train you up.
They do mate, sorry I missed your comment
I was a owner driver on “Tarmacs” for years long hours lots of waiting about to get loaded for nothing and on days off you will be working on the lorry and everything is inTarmacs favour,retired now and if I had the chance to do it all over again that would be the last job I would chose.
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Good vid 👍🏼
Got my induction for tippers next week, looking forward to it.
Drove flatbed, curtain siders and skip wagons but new to tippers. I’ll try and remember to check that all hot tarmac has come out the back 🤣🤣🤣
Honestly mate, it'll cause you misery if it isn't and believe me It doesn't always come out :O
@Boothy how does one get it out if it gets stuck?. Is it always just a small amount you can get with a shovel or can a large amount of the load get stuck?
@@stevencorscadden5767 there are times it’s a small amount you can just whip it out with a shovel, but more often than not it’s stuck front to back covering the full bed, your 50mil base is easy to get out, sma if I remember the name correctly is just like a sheet of glue left behind, that’s not so easy 🤦♂️
How many drops a day on average would you make?
great footage mate im on sweepers and i’m looking to get into this.. any ideas on what the hours and the pay is like? do you get overtime rate etc? cheers man
Hi mate, sorry about the slow reply, I started at 5am and usually finishes at around 6pm, you do however get some earlier finishes
Do you get paid for every hour that you work? Do they deduct hours on break.?
Hi new subscriber. Currently in the process of getting my class 2. I’ve been driving Coaches for over 7 years . What’s the best way to get into tipper work. How easy is it to get on someone’s like Conway, Hansen or Tarmac as a new licence holder . My area is Reading. I already have Tacho, CPC and worked under both domestic and eu hours so well trained and qualified in that respect .Any advice would be appreciated 👍🏻
Hi Neil, you can't go wrong with tipper work, get your class 2 and you're set. It's literally just a case of phoning about as a few company's do take on new drivers and others want 2 years experience, you'll be trained on what to do and once you get the experience you can go anywhere 👍
You need to get your mpqc card too mate
@@D5DRIFT what's mpqc card?
@@Kane1993x want 2 years experience?
Are you having a laugh? All the channel dinghy migrants are doing asphalt tipping around my area.
No speaking zee English or driving licence at all.
Which would you say would be the best shifts to go for mate days or nights ?
Sorry about the slow reply mate I didnt see this, it's just what ever best fits around your life... however, nights is easier as you mainly do motorways where as days is none stop with heavy traffic to contend with and can be at pain at home time
Should of tipped that extra tarmac in the potholes in your yard.
How you going on now mate are you back on the road again
Good video mate are you still doing tipper work or are you trying something new now ?,
I'm doing something else now mate
Are you back at gerrards now mate thinking of giving them a try very soon now
@@stephenhill7950 I'm not mate, I might be back on wagons in a few months, deffo worth a try though
Hi what are the usual Finnishing times at Gerrard's? In general. thinking of applying . Many thanks
Hi Andrew, General finish time is about 4pm but some times earlier and sometimes later 👍
@@boothy250194 thanks for the reply looks like a good company to work for
@@natureandrelax3151 no worries mate, it's not a bad place to work to be fair, early starts but that's all tipper work, need any info just give me a shout
How long did you work at gerrards mate I live near their yard I've been driving trucks for years mainly on haulage never done tippers tho but fancy trying something different do you think it would be worth me trying them out
Hi mate, worked there for about 2 years, good company to work for to be honest... tipper driving isn't for everyone as you can be sat on 1 job for around 5 hours and other times you can do 5 jobs in an hour but every day is different, ill be back when I get my license back
Ok mate thanks for answering might go and give it a try
No worries mate, need anything just give me a shout
Thanks appreciate that mate 😀😀
Are you back at gerrards now mate I'm going to try and get in there soon
i passed my c2 and stillcarnt find a job i think its a closed shop to get on thees tippers
Any more truck videos mate
Are you back on the road now mate
What’s it like working at Gerrads just recently got a start date
Its alright mate, go in, do your job & go home, no issues to be fair
@@boothy250194 nice one mate
Was Gerrad’s your first job mate
@@benhicks1633 no mate, worked for chevron first
How did you go on with getting ure licence back are you back on the tippers now mate ?
Not just yet mate, waiting on an extended test slot :/ soon be back, can’t come quick enough !
@@boothy250194 OK mate good look with that hope everything goes OK for you
@@stephenhill6862 cheers mate, I’ll keep you posted
How you going on now mate are you back on the road yet
you not driving anymore?
Down at agecroft i see...
Rippers better than jaegers an toppers are crap now m8 go stick shelves hav a live and good money u never get a pay rise
No u don't m8 listen certain company think they own u treat u like crap promote a company policy of grasses and bad feelings but find out for urself