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[omegod]

I'm so sore it's actually amusing, done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and my body is not used to some of the moves. I must have put in 1000 bolts yesterday. General rule is if you can survive 2 weeks it gets easier  

I was put on a line with some miserable buggers who didn't want to know but got shifted to a different one yesterday and they are much more welcoming. Back in on a late today and looking forward to a hot bath and bed straight after.

Any tips from seasoned factory workers? 

[Gaffers]

In my yoof when I spent upto 16 hours a day in a potato packing plant, I used to see it as a training session.   Especially when we would be doing the 25kg bags.  I feel your pain, but look on the bright side....you will get stronger and you are being paid for it ;-)

[omegod]

Aye it's an income and people are desperate to get into this place so I'm grateful, just can't wait for my body to get used to it!

[The Sheriff]

How did you manage to get straight in there? Thought there was a waiting list.

[omegod]

Tough process, stringent online psychometric test, manual test at the factory and a very long interview. I'm agency for 12 months so no guarantees but lucky to have got in. Theres a new Discovery sport coming thats looks ace, hence the new intake of staff.

[Andy B]

..... done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and  .....

Is there a young (25-ish) spark there called 'Tall Paul' ...... I really can't think of his last name. Scar around his mouth where he got hit in the face with a golf bat.

[plym ian]

Any OOF members staff discount

[RobG]

psychometric test,

Load of 'dangle berries'. Bring back the era when jobs were awarded or not, with face to face personal interviews.

[Jusme]

Load of 'dangle berries'. Bring back the era when jobs were awarded or not, with face to face personal interviews.  Pop and see the 'foreman' (do they exist now?) have a chat, then he says, 'see you at 7 in the morning son'...   

[chrisgixer]

At least one size too big safety shoes (not outdoor boots or your feet get too hot) with gel in soles added. And stretch those limbs regularly. Then sleep for a week then do it all again.

[omegod]

..... done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and  .....

Is there a young (25-ish) spark there called 'Tall Paul' ...... I really can't think of his last name. Scar around his mouth where he got hit in the face with a golf bat.

If there is he's on about 50- 60 grand 

[Vamps]

..... done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and  .....

Is there a young (25-ish) spark there called 'Tall Paul' ...... I really can't think of his last name. Scar around his mouth where he got hit in the face with a golf bat.

If there is he's on about 50- 60 grand 

That's nothing for a good factory sparky, ask Andy B, he works for Heinz, no Mortgage and drives a  Mercedes Benz..............

[omega3000]

Yep , at my old place it was known that the sparkies were on a lot of dough 

[Andy B]

..... done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and  .....

Is there a young (25-ish) spark there called 'Tall Paul' ...... I really can't think of his last name. Scar around his mouth where he got hit in the face with a golf bat.

If there is he's on about 50- 60 grand 

That's nothing for a good factory sparky, ask Andy B, he works for Heinz, no Mortgage and drives a  Mercedes Benz..............

 

When I worked at Hall's Mentholyptus before Cadbury closed it almost 10 years ago I worked nights including 33% shift allowance. I'm now on 36% shift allowance for the shift pattern I'm on but am taking home just a few hundred quid more a month than I did all those years ago.

[Andy B]

..... done a few shifts at Jag Land Rover and  .....

Is there a young (25-ish) spark there called 'Tall Paul' ...... I really can't think of his last name. Scar around his mouth where he got hit in the face with a golf bat.

If there is he's on about 50- 60 grand 

I'll find out his surname  ........... I'm sure he left Heinz (under a cloud  ) and went to Jaguar