SO16_Saint Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 My contract is coming to an end this month and have a few interviews booked, but do have an offer for an Amazon multi drop driver. Never done a driving job before so looking for advice. Anyone done/do this? They pay £100 day, typically 6 day week, and £15/day bonus. They also charge £165/ week van hire. Self employed basis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 My contract is coming to an end this month and have a few interviews booked, but do have an offer for an Amazon multi drop driver. Never done a driving job before so looking for advice. Anyone done/do this? They pay £100 day, typically 6 day week, and £15/day bonus. They also charge £165/ week van hire. Self employed basis If that's gross, take 20% for tax, leaves you £387 per week for a six day week max. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 16 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 16 September, 2016 If that's gross, take 20% for tax, leaves you £387 per week for a six day week max. Good luck. Agree the pay is low, but it's £400 more than nothing. It's less that what we need, but hey. Was more asking about the job itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goatboy Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 Agree the pay is low, but it's £400 more than nothing. It's less that what we need, but hey. Was more asking about the job itself. OK, cool. And really, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 A lot of the posts have been deleted but you get the idea: https://www.amazon.co.uk/forum/amazon/ref=cm_cd_pg_newest?_encoding=UTF8&authToken=&cdForum=Fx20NG9OQFCP0QF&cdPage=1&cdSort=oldest&cdThread=Tx3MOX2HIIVZHHD Doesn't sound like the most glamorous of jobs and the hours look like they are very long - working for 15 hours a day and only being paid for 10 doesn't sound fair. Not sure I like the idea of these types of roles being classed as 'self employed' either. They clearly do NOT fit the criteria for a self employed role as the 'employee' has absolutely zero control over what they do, when and how they do it, with the 'employer' dictating everything, including the route to take to deliver the parcels. To me, this is a 'cheap' way for the company to 'employ' staff without paying the costs associated with employment like Holiday Pay, Minimum Wage, pension, sick pay, national insurance etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 £165 a week van hire? Seems very high? Can you use your own transport and save £650 a month? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 16 September, 2016 Share Posted 16 September, 2016 Who pays for the diesel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2016 Thanks for the replies. You can use your own van, and they recommend that after a short while - when you know you like it. Fuel is paid at 17ppm and you can claim back 45ppm I was told. I also have interviews for a local private hire company as a chauffeur doing all kinds of jobs, which sounds cool. Not sure of the pay but that is fully serviced cars. Also have one at Sainsbury's for a driver. I do have interviews for jobs more in line with what I've done (Account Management / Recruitment) so hopefully one will come off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Share Posted 17 September, 2016 Thanks for the replies. You can use your own van, and they recommend that after a short while - when you know you like it. Fuel is paid at 17ppm and you can claim back 45ppm I was told. I also have interviews for a local private hire company as a chauffeur doing all kinds of jobs, which sounds cool. Not sure of the pay but that is fully serviced cars. Also have one at Sainsbury's for a driver. I do have interviews for jobs more in line with what I've done (Account Management / Recruitment) so hopefully one will come off Have you tried a company called 'Futurestep' : http://www.futurestep.com/ not sure if they still are, but they were looking for an onsite recruiter in Southampton as they've just won the contract for all the Lidl distribution centres. For an onsite role the pay is very good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 17 September, 2016 Share Posted 17 September, 2016 isnt this DpD? they deliver amazon stuff around my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2016 Have you tried a company called 'Futurestep' : http://www.futurestep.com/ not sure if they still are, but they were looking for an onsite recruiter in Southampton as they've just won the contract for all the Lidl distribution centres. For an onsite role the pay is very good.... Brilliant, thanks... I hadn't seen that but have now applied. It's perfect for what I'm looking for and literally 3 mins from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2016 isnt this DpD? they deliver amazon stuff around my area I think they do, but this one is via a company called TC Couriers I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Share Posted 17 September, 2016 Brilliant, thanks... I hadn't seen that but have now applied. It's perfect for what I'm looking for and literally 3 mins from home Good luck I'm interviewing on Thursday for the same role in the Weston Super Mare distribution centre. Like you, it's ideal for me and five minutes drive from home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 17 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 17 September, 2016 Good luck I'm interviewing on Thursday for the same role in the Weston Super Mare distribution centre. Like you, it's ideal for me and five minutes drive from home Excellent, good luck. They have same role in various locations I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 21 September, 2016 Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Good Luck people hope you get the job you want. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 21 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 21 September, 2016 Good Luck people hope you get the job you want. Please keep us updated. Thanks SIP. I've been offered a job, not one I want, but it's a job that will pay the bills at least. I have a 2nd interview for a job that i REALLY REALLY want on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 22 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 22 September, 2016 Good luck I'm interviewing on Thursday for the same role in the Weston Super Mare distribution centre. Like you, it's ideal for me and five minutes drive from home Good luck Weston... Not heard anything following my application yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 22 September, 2016 Share Posted 22 September, 2016 Good luck Weston... Not heard anything following my application yet And you're not likely to! I got an email from them yesterday afternoon cancelling the interview saying the dynamics with the client had changed and they'll be in touch once they know more. Sounds like bull to me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 22 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 22 September, 2016 And you're not likely to! I got an email from them yesterday afternoon cancelling the interview saying the dynamics with the client had changed and they'll be in touch once they know more. Sounds like bull to me.... Oh no, what a crock o shyt! You got anything else on the bubble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 26 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 September, 2016 Ok, I've never been in this situation before. Since my last post, I've had 3 job offers and am at final stage for another. 1 job I don't want, but took it because it was the first offer and I needed something. Anything. The 2nd and 3rd are for very different companies, different responsibilities but both equally as good. The 4th (final stage interview) I really want and is for a HUGE company. Not sure what to do for he best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 September, 2016 Share Posted 26 September, 2016 Ok, I've never been in this situation before. Since my last post, I've had 3 job offers and am at final stage for another. 1 job I don't want, but took it because it was the first offer and I needed something. Anything. The 2nd and 3rd are for very different companies, different responsibilities but both equally as good. The 4th (final stage interview) I really want and is for a HUGE company. Not sure what to do for he best!! Good position to be in. Naturally go all out for '4,' but if both 2 and 3 have been offered then what a wonderful safety net!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 26 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 26 September, 2016 Good position to be in. Naturally go all out for '4,' but if both 2 and 3 have been offered then what a wonderful safety net!! Absolutely, excellent position to be in. I just feel bad for letting people down. Got to do what feels right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Biscuits Posted 26 September, 2016 Share Posted 26 September, 2016 Coming a bit late to this but I wouldn't touch the Amazon job with a very long barge pole. You will be working very, very hard for that money and if you are running your own van you will be paying all of its maintenance costs, insurance, mot etc - 17ppm falls a long way short of covering that. Tbh just read that forum that was linked it will tell you everything you need to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 28 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 28 September, 2016 YES!!! I got the 4th job and have accepted :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 28 September, 2016 Share Posted 28 September, 2016 YES!!! I got the 4th job and have accepted :) Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 28 September, 2016 Share Posted 28 September, 2016 YES!!! I got the 4th job and have accepted :) Well played! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint in Paradise Posted 28 September, 2016 Share Posted 28 September, 2016 Well done !! But be polite when you tell the 1st job offer company that you won't be taking up their offer after all. You could well have caused them extra work having to look for your replacement. You never know if you will need them in the future IF you start looking for a another change of job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 29 September, 2016 Author Share Posted 29 September, 2016 Well done !! But be polite when you tell the 1st job offer company that you won't be taking up their offer after all. You could well have caused them extra work having to look for your replacement. You never know if you will need them in the future IF you start looking for a another change of job. Absolutely right. It doesn't sit right with me that I having to do this, not one bit. I'm dreading telling them today tbh. Although it wasn't a job I particularly wanted they were a nice bunch of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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