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Title: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on May 21, 2011, 08:17:08 am
hello does anyone know if there are any jobs going around doncaster because i am fed up of commuting to leeds every day and it takes up to £150 out of my wages each month just for diesel i need about £8.50 an hour at least cheers.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 21, 2011, 08:25:07 am
Whatever you do, don't jump ship and then look. Jobs are at a premium at the moment.I have to try to find them in and around York for folks, and it isn't easy.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: keepmoatman on May 21, 2011, 09:16:42 am
might help if u told us what you actually specialize in :headbang:
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on May 21, 2011, 05:16:16 pm
to be honest i dont mind what i do i work in a warehouse at the min but i have worked as a landscape gardner for 2 and a half years and i fitted roller shutters for 2 years.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on May 21, 2011, 05:36:21 pm
Gotta say the Leeds commute does my head in a bit aswell.  I'm another after a new job but at least I have one for now unlike some who were in my company.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 21, 2011, 06:44:56 pm
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=157899
to be honest i dont mind what i do i work in a warehouse at the min but i have worked as a landscape gardner for 2 and a half years and i fitted roller shutters for 2 years.


There are six hundred jobs going in warehousing at Sherburn in Elmet at the moment, not quite as far as Leeds, it is being recruited by Blue Arrow recruitment operating through Castleford JCP. I don't have the number on me but I could get it if you're interested on Monday when I'm back at work.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on May 22, 2011, 08:37:24 am
no i have a perm job at the min and blue arrow are an agency and i dont think it will be as much monney as i need.

thank you very much for the offer.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on May 22, 2011, 08:54:28 am
Agency `s use the job centre plus website to con people to sign up with them! My lad responded to a job advertised on there, rang up and was sent for an amazon assessment test, which he passed, he was then invited to the 2nd stage recruiting process, in actual fact this 2nd stage was just a form filling in session to get him signed up for the agency, that was over a month ago and still no sign of any work for him!
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: BLIR on May 22, 2011, 01:43:57 pm
Was the agency in question PMP?

If so, don't hold your breath as they are absolute dogshit:angry:
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on May 22, 2011, 01:57:55 pm
Quest employment at Carr Hill
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 22, 2011, 07:30:26 pm
It is true agencies do advertise non-existant jobs at times. The ones at Sherburn ARE full time and do exist. It is the new distribution centre for Debenhams. I will still post the number on here in case any body is interested. I don't have a vested interest in the recruitment by the way, this isn't some sort of pitch.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: not on facebook on May 22, 2011, 07:55:12 pm
i was in a bar last nite and some chap told us that there
was thousands of jobs  in 'jepordy' wherever that is.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Thinwhiteduke on May 24, 2011, 11:27:24 am
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=157802
hello does anyone know if there are any jobs going around doncaster because i am fed up of commuting to leeds every day and it takes up to £150 out of my wages each month just for diesel i need about £8.50 an hour at least cheers.


To be honest mate...Ive worked for Yorkshire Water for 17 years now - and I could not wish for a better employer.

They constantly need Meter Readers, Water Technicians, Waste Water Technicians, Pumping Station Operators etc and as long as you are keen and enthusiastic they pretty much train on the job.

I have no fuel costs for travelling or transport costs at all, (they provide the vehicle with a fueld card). 37 hours a week, 25 days rising to 28 days holiday a year, good pension scheme - and work really hard to give their employees a good work / life balance (ie flexible working arrangements).

We are about to adopt an additional 22000 km of sewer, and are recruiting accordingly:

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/careers.aspx

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/careers/the-big-transfer-vacancies.aspx
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on May 24, 2011, 02:05:34 pm
cheers for that i will look it up do you know the rate of pay and which is the best position to go for ?
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Barmby Rover on May 24, 2011, 03:16:36 pm
Blue Arrow are taking folks on for three months and then get transferred over to permanent positions with DHL. Rate of pay for warehouse workers is £6.50 per hour, but they are also recruiting management and services roles as well, at appropriate rates. If anybody wants to call the number is 0800 3134980.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Thinwhiteduke on May 24, 2011, 03:54:01 pm
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=158410
cheers for that i will look it up do you know the rate of pay and which is the best position to go for ?


If your asking me then 'Customer Solutions Technicians' are a great way into the Company. Starting at £17000 a year (£9.50 on a 37 hour week / 148 hour pay period).

Click this link:

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/careers/the-big-transfer-vacancies.aspx

Pick the second tab on the blue box about half way down entitles 'Service Delivery' (next to 'Customer Experience). It states the vacancy is closed but there will be lots more of them in the coming weeks - its worth giving 'em a call and expressing an interest - they really really like that sort of thing.

Dont pay any attention to the listed 'Key Skills' - they arent essential and as long as you have an ability to learn, they are willing to teach.

Good luck whatever you decide.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: billdoor on May 24, 2011, 09:02:31 pm
Tesco in Goole are looking for people. Next in Armthorpe always looking for people. Can you speck Polish? It'll help making friends.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on May 24, 2011, 09:04:29 pm
Quote from: \"billdoor\" post=158535
Tesco in Goole are looking for people. Next in Armthorpe always looking for people. Can you speck Polish? It'll help making friends.



What agency do Next use?
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Savvy on May 25, 2011, 11:43:31 am
Have you had dealings with them Biglad? I had the mis-fortune last year and got robbed of accrued holiday pay, starting back in Rail training before I could pursue the matter so they got away with it the barrrstands!!!!
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: BLIR on May 25, 2011, 03:11:28 pm
I got shafted by them before Christmas Pete - I wanted in at Amazon as it's an environment I'd be comfortable in. Talked to PMP, did the assessment and drugs test etc and was given a start date. Quit my job the day before and turned up at Amazon to be told I wasn't needed.

Spoke to PMP and was given a \"tough shit\" shrug of the shoulders from a bird that couldn't care less.

I was therefore unemployed and, although I found another job pretty quickly, I was short on wages and very angry with them.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on May 25, 2011, 03:21:57 pm
Quote from: \"BLIR\" post=158717
I got shafted by them before Christmas Pete - I wanted in at Amazon as it's an environment I'd be comfortable in. Talked to PMP, did the assessment and drugs test etc and was given a start date. Quit my job the day before and turned up at Amazon to be told I wasn't needed.

Spoke to PMP and was given a \"tough shit\" shrug of the shoulders from a bird that couldn't care less.

I was therefore unemployed and, although I found another job pretty quickly, I was short on wages and very angry with them.


So are PMP and Quest the same, Quest have their offices just down the road from Amazon down Carr Hill
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: BLIR on May 25, 2011, 03:44:04 pm
Although they appear to have the same idelogies I don't think they're one and the same. PMP have offices next to the Danum hotel in town.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on May 25, 2011, 04:33:27 pm
Quote from: \"BLIR\" post=158729
Although they appear to have the same idelogies I don't think they're one and the same. PMP have offices next to the Danum hotel in town.


Quest have their offices in Woodfield buisness Centre on CarrHill so as you say probably not the same
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Savvy on May 25, 2011, 05:13:54 pm
Quote from: \"BLIR\" post=158717
I got shafted by them before Christmas Pete - I wanted in at Amazon as it's an environment I'd be comfortable in. Talked to PMP, did the assessment and drugs test etc and was given a start date. Quit my job the day before and turned up at Amazon to be told I wasn't needed.

Spoke to PMP and was given a \"tough shit\" shrug of the shoulders from a bird that couldn't care less.

I was therefore unemployed and, although I found another job pretty quickly, I was short on wages and very angry with them.


FFS! I'll say. I got in and managed to meet up with a former \"colleague\" of ours from the Newlook days a certain \"General Manager\" I'll say no more! Where you doing it now fella, thought you were still at Stoke?
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: BLIR on May 25, 2011, 05:43:03 pm
Stoke job went tits up so been working in and around Donny since September. Currently on a night shift at Peglers in Manvers, not too bad.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Savvy on May 25, 2011, 07:16:36 pm
Nice one! I'm down in Stratford delivering Railway training. Nice and steady away, out on six o'clock on a Monday and back for half six Friday night, and decent money so can't complain!
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on June 09, 2011, 05:43:39 am
Quote from: \"Thinwhiteduke\" post=158419
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=158410
cheers for that i will look it up do you know the rate of pay and which is the best position to go for ?


If your asking me then 'Customer Solutions Technicians' are a great way into the Company. Starting at £17000 a year (£9.50 on a 37 hour week / 148 hour pay period).

Click this link:

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/careers/the-big-transfer-vacancies.aspx

Pick the second tab on the blue box about half way down entitles 'Service Delivery' (next to 'Customer Experience). It states the vacancy is closed but there will be lots more of them in the coming weeks - its worth giving 'em a call and expressing an interest - they really really like that sort of thing.

Dont pay any attention to the listed 'Key Skills' - they arent essential and as long as you have an ability to learn, they are willing to teach.

Good luck whatever you decide.



cheers for that mate i have just got an email saying i have passed my online assesment what shall i expect now and what exactley do you do as a customer solution techician and should i phone or emailthem asking how my application is doing or just wait for them to get in touch ?? cheers dtid
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: podrover73 on June 09, 2011, 10:09:16 am
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=157802
hello does anyone know if there are any jobs going around doncaster because i am fed up of commuting to leeds every day and it takes up to £150 out of my wages each month just for diesel i need about £8.50 an hour at least cheers.



news flash update --there is a certain job going in Donny, a sweet smelling dog suit is the uniform and you get to watch your favourite football team for free.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Thinwhiteduke on June 09, 2011, 09:43:06 pm
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=160503
Quote from: \"Thinwhiteduke\" post=158419
Quote from: \"drfc_burton_drfc\" post=158410
cheers for that i will look it up do you know the rate of pay and which is the best position to go for ?


If your asking me then 'Customer Solutions Technicians' are a great way into the Company. Starting at £17000 a year (£9.50 on a 37 hour week / 148 hour pay period).

Click this link:

http://www.yorkshirewater.com/careers/the-big-transfer-vacancies.aspx

Pick the second tab on the blue box about half way down entitles 'Service Delivery' (next to 'Customer Experience). It states the vacancy is closed but there will be lots more of them in the coming weeks - its worth giving 'em a call and expressing an interest - they really really like that sort of thing.

Dont pay any attention to the listed 'Key Skills' - they arent essential and as long as you have an ability to learn, they are willing to teach.

Good luck whatever you decide.



cheers for that mate i have just got an email saying i have passed my online assesment what shall i expect now and what exactley do you do as a customer solution techician and should i phone or emailthem asking how my application is doing or just wait for them to get in touch ?? cheers dtid


Well  done on that...and they will generally get in touch with you, though it is good brownie points if you ring up to enquire on progress ;)

Customer Solutions Techs generally start and finish from home, the work basically investigation into sewerage and flooding issues, CCTV of sewers, finding problems, working out solutions, keeping customers informed, liasing with Local Authorities, councillors, Highway Depts etc...a team of great people who help new starters get up to speed n'all.
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: Filo on June 29, 2011, 01:12:48 pm
Well this thicko here did n't meet the benchmark in the online assesment! :cry:
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: askernred on June 30, 2011, 01:59:54 am
I am currently looking for a Driver/Warehouseperson for a local branch of a National Plumbers Merchant based in Doncaster. Not a great wage but better than nothing. For further info please e mail me @ 4124.mgr@ptsplumbing.co.uk and i will send further details. Please attach a CV and make reference on e mail VSC APPLICATION and i will do my best if suitable.

Regards

Askernred
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on June 30, 2011, 01:36:56 pm
Quote from: \"Filo\" post=164720
Well this thicko here did n't meet the benchmark in the online assesment! :cry:


i passed the online assesment then got dumped saying i dident match the criteria hahaha so why accept my application then i pass the online assesment then oh sorry not this time ?????
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: drfc_burton_drfc on June 30, 2011, 01:50:53 pm
Quote from: \"askernred\" post=164848
I am currently looking for a Driver/Warehouseperson for a local branch of a National Plumbers Merchant based in Doncaster. Not a great wage but better than nothing. For further info please e mail me @ 4124.mgr@ptsplumbing.co.uk and i will send further details. Please attach a CV and make reference on e mail VSC APPLICATION and i will do my best if suitable.

Regards

Askernred


hello i have e-mailed you with my cv thankyou
Title: Re: A new job
Post by: askernred on July 09, 2011, 09:04:40 am
askernred wrote:
I am currently looking for a Driver/Warehouseperson for a local branch of a National Plumbers Merchant based in Doncaster. Not a great wage but better than nothing. For further info please e mail me @ 4124.mgr@ptsplumbing.co.uk and i will send further details. Please attach a CV and make reference on e mail VSC APPLICATION and i will do my best if suitable.

Regards

Askernred


Morning all,

Unfortunately having had to advertise internally 1st due to company policy we have now filled this vacancy with a colleague from a local branch. Thanks to those that sent there CV's and good luck with the job hunting.

Askernred.