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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150   
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I appreciate this is a Landrover forum, but in this day and age its not what you know its who you know isn't it?
Since the closure of my business I have been doing bits and bobs of lorry driving, but can't seem to find anything permanent - I have class 2 and a clean license. Just figured I would throw it out there as you never know who is reading - if anyone wants a hard-working employee then get in touch... Cheers. 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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10th Jan 2012 11:06am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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You have a PM! 2011 110 USW 1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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10th Jan 2012 12:14pm |
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| kingofthesparks Member Since: 06 Jan 2011 Location: Very close to Watford gap services , northants Posts: 987 
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PM replied
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10th Jan 2012 12:20pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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You don't want the pond clearing job then that someone has just called and asked to be done? No, nor me!
 Off to do a nice fencing job instead  |
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10th Jan 2012 12:23pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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If anyone has any other suggestions to tide me over I'm keen to hear! At this rate the 110 will have to be sold within the next couple of weeks. 2011 110 USW
1973 Series III 1-Ton 1972 Series III 1-Ton Cherrypicker 1969 IIA 1-Ton 1966 IIA 88" |
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21st Jan 2012 9:50am |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8582
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Sorry Dan, I can not help you, but do wish you well and hope that things do pick up for you
Brendan |
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21st Jan 2012 10:31am |
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| Defender SVX Member Since: 29 Jan 2009 Location: Co Durham Posts: 730 
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Bad news
 but try an agency truck driving for the time being to gain some experience and maybe a class 1 and your bound to find something more stable. That said its long hours and generally an awful job but an honest living with potential to make decent money, most company's use the agency's to find the reliable drivers.
Good luck with the search. Formerly mao99999
16 Focus RS Nitrous Blue. 11 FFRR TDV8 Vouge SE Black Black. 08 DEFENDER SVX SOFT TOP (SUPERB) 08 DEFENDER 110 DCPU Stornoway grey (Overland Exploration Unit) 05 Fiesta ST 150 Van 04 Jaguar XKR 4.2 Supercharged V8 02 DEFENDER 90 TD5 (next years soft top project) 95 DEFENDER 110 CSW 300 TDi Phoenix black 95 DEFENDER 90 HT Monti Carlo blue COUNTY 300 TDi 67 109" SERIES 2a TUNED 200 TDI 64 DAVID BROWN 990 rat look 55 86" SERIES 1 |
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21st Jan 2012 11:07am |
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| BigRuss Member Since: 15 May 2010 Location: Norfolk Posts: 2785 
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I know your plight mate, since we moved down in September it took until January for my wife to get a temporary job.
And unfortunately I'm not in your line of work so can't help. Russell 2011MY 110 XS USW Black |
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21st Jan 2012 4:18pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Keep suggesting it Dan but gardening £160 per day, can use clients tools so no need for any outlay initially or hire if you need a petrol hedger for instance - if you can mow grass, cut a hedge and clear up leaves your quids in. Loads of work around especially this year as the weather has been so warm, still cutting grass
You pick up odd job work as well painting/repairing sheds, fencing, inside decorating when it rains, any odd jobs really all easy to do 
If you are planning a family and want a home I would cut loose the Defender it's a mad financial cost, you have your 88" & 109" You've been there and done the Defender thing, it's probably time to move forward and use any work income to get your family sorted Good luck mate |
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21st Jan 2012 4:32pm |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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Just an update - I eventually managed to get a truck driving job - long hours but they pay is okay, I just worry my Mrs will forget what I look like. :/ Still, its paying the bills...
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16th Feb 2012 9:46am |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2673 
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Congrats on the job. Like you say long hours but at least it's a job. I'm in the same boat. New job and long hours and lots of travelling. But it's worth it in the end. 110 D250 SE HT
110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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16th Feb 2012 10:06am |
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| 22900013A Member Since: 23 Dec 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 3150
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I'm not needed until midday today, so I doubt I will be home before midnight. That then means tomorrow I can't start until probably ten even if I have a reduced daily rest. Vicious cycle. |
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16th Feb 2012 10:54am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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hopefully it will get better mate
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16th Feb 2012 1:10pm |
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| Martin H. Lee Member Since: 21 Oct 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 15
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Good for you. mate.
Take care when you drive long hours. I just finished electrician course last week, and started to looking for jobs. Wish me luck. Live, Love, Pray |
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16th Feb 2012 8:18pm |
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