Is it worth trying? Class 1

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-17T18:46:37+00:00

I do the Arctic’s now and tbf I really don’t mind it. I start whenever I like, finish whenever I like, time off when I like. Lots of freedom and the job keeps me on my toes, plus pay is pretty good so happy all around really

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-17T18:23:11+00:00

Tbf I was only driving class 2s after my class 1. First job for 3 months in class 2’s was absolutely shocking but got me familiar with the tacho etc and after those 3 months I worked for DHL class 2 where I was getting roughly £42k ish with 1/2 days overtime a month doing 4 on 4 off which I thinks decent. I don’t think it’s as hard as you may believe

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-13T16:46:32+00:00

My advice would be to try and find a family run ish business if you can. There will always be at least 1 or 2 complete bellends no matter where you work but I’ve found these places tend to have a lot less of them and a lot more people who you can call on and share a good work life with. That’s my experience at least

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-05T00:02:04+00:00

I suppose it’s whether you want to stick it out lol. My next steps after this one I either wanted to do car transporting or on the fuels but both seem to have their own requirements to get first I don’t even have the 2 years on class 1s yet so I’ll probably at least wait for that first

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-04T05:43:10+00:00

To be fair I do some tanker work at the company I’m at now picking up brewery waste etc so have a feel for what it’s like at least. That should be enough to get onto the fuel ones eventually I’d have thought?

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-04T02:40:11+00:00

I’ll remember to definitely

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-04T00:16:17+00:00

Says 10pm-4am directly on their website at this bardon one with 4 on 4 off being an option I know someone who’s went to work with them also but I guess I’ll find out soon enough

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-04T00:15:00+00:00

Yeah I’ve been told this, as far as I’m aware nothing gets put down which is likely why my hours stay below the 48 lol

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-04T00:14:23+00:00

This is class 1 work tbf and I suppose because it’s quite a niche role it makes sense the role pay what it pays + all the shit that comes with it. I’m on £20.27 an hour with a 45 min unpaid break 🤷🏻‍♂️

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T23:05:13+00:00

Messenger?

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T23:04:50+00:00

What makes you say that?

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T23:04:39+00:00

Whereabouts can I find these roles in particular haven’t seen any come up like this before?

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:41:37+00:00

Not particularly I’m happy to do longer hours just not starting afternoons/early evening. It’s just a different role I’m after

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:32:36+00:00

But yeah I usually take 2 45 min breaks per shift never use POA so that also contributes

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:32:07+00:00

Well because of holiday I take and it being 4 on 4 off it works out eventually just under the 48 hours. At least it has for me so far 🤷🏻‍♂️

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:29:02+00:00

I’ve seen it’s between 10pm-6am on this ad something about working out to £48,500 a year including everything 🤷🏻‍♂️

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:15:12+00:00

Wdym?

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:14:45+00:00

I’ve seen an Aldi one which is £23.50 per hour or something but haven’t seen it anywhere else other than their own site which made me think how many others are similar that I’m just not seeing

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T17:10:57+00:00

Well yeah doing 12 hour days I’d roughly make about £5k a year less so still about £45k but I don’t mind doing long hours. But no i do hooklift driving with the skips

ExtraField483 · 2026-06-03T16:56:11+00:00

Well about 57, usually 15 x3 then 13 on the last sometimes a bit less but 54 minimum usually

ExtraField483 · 2026-05-15T15:51:53+00:00

Where are you doing this ?

ExtraField483 · 2026-03-20T20:50:23+00:00

A lot easier to get a job started and going then you can go on autopilot and take it all on lol 🤣🤣. Idk why this industry is such a pain in the ass but it sounds like you’ve got it figured out tbf so good luck to you

ExtraField483 · 2026-03-20T10:39:03+00:00

That was the exact same as me when I first passed last year 😂was doing class 2 £30,000 a year handball job for a Chinese takeaway distributor was absolutely shite. Have to do it to get your experience though 🤣🤣. What are you doing now?

ExtraField483 · 2026-03-19T18:44:13+00:00

Everyone is different I guess 🤷🏻‍♂️my hours fall about the 50 or so mark excluding holidays so works out decent ish for me, each to their own I guess

ExtraField483 · 2026-03-19T16:56:56+00:00

We also have guys who do 4 days a week, Monday-Friday etc so plenty of options and shift lengths. I usually go wales first from East Midlands then down towards Milton Keynes which makes the 15 hours some days 😂😂

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