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[Kate]

Hi Everyone.

I've been offered a contract working for C&S Motor Group in London. The job is as a self employed recovery driver. They provide you with a recovery truck, sat nav etc.

Apparently some of the work involves recovering cars for the Met (after accidents etc.)

I'm worried that I won't pass the vetting procedure as I got a caution 3 and a half years ago. I was in a violent and abusive relationship and defended myself and got in trouble for it even though I was in hospital for 2 weeks.

Is there any point in me going through the training and vetting procedure?

Will the Met reject me for this?

When I applied for the job they said nothing about needing to pass a CRB check or anything like that.

Are cautions ever spent?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm really worried about this.

[doz]

If you've had a caution then surely the crime has been dealt with and sentence is classed as "spent" meaning you should have no problem. I'd go for it after all they can only say no.

[Terbs]

I would have thought as your contract is with C & S, I would not have thought the Met would even get involved.
My son in law worked as a recovery driver for Ontime, before he was promoted. I can't recall him saying anything about vetting. They had the Police contract.
I will give him a bell now and see what he says.

[zirk]

Fairly sure C&S are a stand alone Recovery firm, nothing to do with the Met, they are probably on the Mets Approved Recovery List along with many others, cant see that needing to go through any of the Mets Vetting procedures.

I actually know a Driver from C&S Motors, I'll bear Him in mind if you need more info.

[Terbs]

Right....I have just phoned Ontime, and spoke to the boss at Studley Green base, and you will be vetted. All Ontime drivers were vetted. It depends on your 'indiscretion' whether the police allow it, or how long since the 'indiscretion'. All their drivers are held on file. He says be honest with them. Its the company that employs you that has to declare the drivers.
Hope this helps.

[Kate]

Many thanks for your help.

I'll just tell them and hope for the best. I would really like to do this so I hope I don't get rejected.

[jonathanh]

Hi Everyone.

I've been offered a contract working for C&S Motor Group in London. The job is as a self employed recovery driver. They provide you with a recovery truck, sat nav etc.

Apparently some of the work involves recovering cars for the Met (after accidents etc.)

I'm worried that I won't pass the vetting procedure as I got a caution 3 and a half years ago. I was in a violent and abusive relationship and defended myself and got in trouble for it even though I was in hospital for 2 weeks.

Is there any point in me going through the training and vetting procedure?

Will the Met reject me for this?

When I applied for the job they said nothing about needing to pass a CRB check or anything like that.

Are cautions ever spent?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm really worried about this.

as per the previous post re vetting.  But there is a different angle.  they might say you are self employed to get around employee rights ( paid holidays, maternity pay, pensions etc).  don't create a fuss unless you have to but just be aware of what terms they think they can impose and what they can really get away with.  ( for example if you are self employed then they pay you gross, you have to pay your own tax and NI)

[Kate]

Right....I have just phoned Ontime, and spoke to the boss at Studley Green base, and you will be vetted. All Ontime drivers were vetted. It depends on your 'indiscretion' whether the police allow it, or how long since the 'indiscretion'. All their drivers are held on file. He says be honest with them. Its the company that employs you that has to declare the drivers.
Hope this helps.

Thanks so much for doing that.

[Kate]

Hi Everyone.

I've been offered a contract working for C&S Motor Group in London. The job is as a self employed recovery driver. They provide you with a recovery truck, sat nav etc.

Apparently some of the work involves recovering cars for the Met (after accidents etc.)

I'm worried that I won't pass the vetting procedure as I got a caution 3 and a half years ago. I was in a violent and abusive relationship and defended myself and got in trouble for it even though I was in hospital for 2 weeks.

Is there any point in me going through the training and vetting procedure?

Will the Met reject me for this?

When I applied for the job they said nothing about needing to pass a CRB check or anything like that.

Are cautions ever spent?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm really worried about this.

as per the previous post re vetting.  But there is a different angle.  they might say you are self employed to get around employee rights ( paid holidays, maternity pay, pensions etc).  don't create a fuss unless you have to but just be aware of what terms they think they can impose and what they can really get away with.  ( for example if you are self employed then they pay you gross, you have to pay your own tax and NI)

Yes I realise being self employed is not ideal but it would be a way into the industry for me.  They provide you with your own recovery truck so there is no need to commute which is a big bonus around here.

[zirk]

Looks like I was wrong, you will have to go through there Vetting process but whether its the Police one no idea.

VACANCIES
C&S Motor Group have various vacancies throughout the year, if you meet any of the following requirements then please feel free to contact us regarding a position.

For all positions you must have good customer service skills including presenting yourself in a professional manner, a uniform is provided and expected to be worn at all times whilst on duty. All applicants are required to undergo an enhanced vetting procedure.

A full clean driving licence is preferred but applicants with minor points will be considered. All applicants must hold a current UK driving licence and must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Please also note that we operate in Central London and as such a basic knowledge of the area is required.

[Kate]

Looks like I was wrong, you will have to go through there Vetting process but whether its the Police one no idea.

VACANCIES
C&S Motor Group have various vacancies throughout the year, if you meet any of the following requirements then please feel free to contact us regarding a position.

For all positions you must have good customer service skills including presenting yourself in a professional manner, a uniform is provided and expected to be worn at all times whilst on duty. All applicants are required to undergo an enhanced vetting procedure.

A full clean driving licence is preferred but applicants with minor points will be considered. All applicants must hold a current UK driving licence and must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Please also note that we operate in Central London and as such a basic knowledge of the area is required.

The ad I replied to didn't mention the vetting procedure.

[zirk]

Looks like I was wrong, you will have to go through there Vetting process but whether its the Police one no idea.

VACANCIES
C&S Motor Group have various vacancies throughout the year, if you meet any of the following requirements then please feel free to contact us regarding a position.

For all positions you must have good customer service skills including presenting yourself in a professional manner, a uniform is provided and expected to be worn at all times whilst on duty. All applicants are required to undergo an enhanced vetting procedure.

A full clean driving licence is preferred but applicants with minor points will be considered. All applicants must hold a current UK driving licence and must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Please also note that we operate in Central London and as such a basic knowledge of the area is required.

The ad I replied to didn't mention the vetting procedure.

http://www.csmotorgroup.com/vacancies.html or 0208 819 5204

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Looks like I was wrong, you will have to go through there Vetting process but whether its the Police one no idea.

VACANCIES
C&S Motor Group have various vacancies throughout the year, if you meet any of the following requirements then please feel free to contact us regarding a position.

For all positions you must have good customer service skills including presenting yourself in a professional manner, a uniform is provided and expected to be worn at all times whilst on duty. All applicants are required to undergo an enhanced vetting procedure.

A full clean driving licence is preferred but applicants with minor points will be considered. All applicants must hold a current UK driving licence and must also be eligible to work in the UK.

Please also note that we operate in Central London and as such a basic knowledge of the area is required.

The ad I replied to didn't mention the vetting procedure.

I am surprised that an "enhanced vetting procedure" is required for a truck driver undertaking work for the police.  Basic vetting maybe, but enhanced covers those working directly with the police and their services who enter police property and can come into contact with confidential and privileged information.

[Terbs]

I may be talking out of the top of my head, but I always thought a caution, was, 'a smack on the wrist, don't do it again'  type of punishment.
You will probably be ok.

[RobG]

for example if you are self employed then they pay you gross, you have to pay your own tax and NI

Depends whether you qualify for gross payment