Trucks Jobs in Uk

 

Overall picture of the transportation industry

Compared to the past, truck drivers now have a much easier working environment. The driver shortage is a serious problem, and as you can see from the graph below released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism , all transportation companies have a lot of work, but they are in trouble because they do not have the personnel to handle it.

Delivery companies are in a fierce battle to acquire truck drivers, and working conditions have improved greatly in order to win the fierce battle. It is not uncommon for the number of holidays and wages to be at the same level as general office workers, and you are instructed to make sure to take breaks.
Although it is not often shown on the surface, the transportation industry has had a clean environment in recent years and is very easy to work in. In addition, the transportation industry's performance has been on the rise due to the increase in logistics volume in recent years! If you are inexperienced, now is the time to change jobs!

Small trucks
The small trucks used by transportation companies are commonly called "2-ton vehicles" and are often used mainly for local deliveries. In addition, because they are maneuverable, they are also active in the mountains and on narrow roads in the countryside.
The main work of 2-ton trucks is delivery with vans and wing bodies, and most of the deliveries are to local residents and local small and medium-sized businesses, so you can interact with the general public. The general public watches you work closely , so they give you very honest evaluations. You will be told things like "Thank you for your hard work" and "Thank you for everything," so it will be very rewarding.
In terms of treatment, the monthly salary is about 180,000 to 220,000 yen, and the number of holidays per year is generally more than 100 days, but depending on the transportation company, you may be able to earn more than 250,000 yen per month, so be sure to check.
Small truck drivers are recommended for those who want to work in a town they are familiar with, who like to talk and want to interact with local people, and for inexperienced and female drivers.

Medium-sized trucks
Medium-sized trucks are commonly called "4-ton trucks." 4-ton trucks have a much larger body size than 2-ton trucks, and because they have a high transport capacity, they are mainly used for short- to medium-distance deliveries. There are occasional long-distance flights, and they are characterized by constant change.
In terms of benefits, the monthly salary is about 200,000 to 300,000 yen, and the annual holiday is generally more than 100 days, the same as for small trucks.

If you mainly do long-distance deliveries, you can aim for a monthly salary of 350,000 yen.

The bodies of 4-ton vehicles used by transport companies are mainly "vans/wing trucks," "flatbeds," and "tank trucks." The work content for each body is summarized below.

Work with vans/wing trucks
There are mainly general goods deliveries that contain a mixture of various types of cargo, and parts deliveries that transport manufacturing products.
In the case of general goods deliveries, there is often manual loading and unloading, so it may require some physical strength. However, since a variety of products are delivered to various customers, it is unlikely to be a monotonous job. On the other hand, in the case of parts deliveries, there is a lot of pallet loading and a lot of work with forklifts, so the physical burden is low. However, in many cases, there are exclusive delivery contracts with manufacturing companies, and since you go back and forth to a set factory every day, it can be said to be a very monotonous job.

If you are looking for a change, we recommend general goods deliveries, and if you want to conserve your physical strength by using a forklift, we recommend parts deliveries.
Flatbed truck jobs
Flatbed trucks are very tough, so they are often used exclusively by the steel industry.
Exclusive trucks in the steel industry mainly transport between manufacturing plants. Since the main job is to transport between plants, it may seem like a monotonous job, but there is a trick to stacking the steel beams, and it is fun, like assembling a puzzle.
In addition, there are often special demands due to urban development and the construction of large facilities, so wages are often higher and bonuses are often given. Therefore, it seems that they tend to earn more than other types of vehicles.
Tank truck jobs

Tank truck jobs are varied, including transporting fuel, delivering milk, and delivering chemicals, but they all have one thing in common: they are specialized in transporting liquids. In addition, medium-sized tank trucks are mainly used for short- distance deliveries locally.
In the case of fuel delivery, they are mainly used to replenish heavy machinery at construction sites and heating equipment for greenhouses, but for other liquids such as milk, they are often used to make round trips between manufacturing plants and processing plants.
In the case of fuel delivery, they are used more in the winter, but compared to other liquid deliveries, there is not much difference in terms of treatment throughout the year. It's just a matter of whether or not the season is concentrated.

Large trucks
The star of truck drivers is undoubtedly the large trucks. It may be a little physically tough, but the pay and the cool factor are unmatched. There is no set standard for pay, and it varies depending on the transport company and the shipper , but there are still people who earn 500,000 yen a month, so it's a dream come true.
There are a wide variety of bodies for large trucks used by transport companies, but this time we will introduce four of the most common types.