Freightliner - Eastleigh Drivers

[RJM]

Hi all,

I’ve seen that Freightliner are currently recruiting Qualified Drivers at Eastleigh and I wondered if anyone had any information on the work content, roster and route knowledge at Eastleigh depot?

Thanks very much!

 

[FOCTOC]

Lots and lots of nights, and mainly long jobs. Some rostered lodging I believe.

 

[guard1]

From my own research (was thinking over transferring from passenger) I imagine you'll be at least running up to Crewe/Trafford park/ maybe Garston? as they run containers down to Southampton (via Eastleigh) and maybe over to Wembley. Good luck with your application.

 

[dk1]

From what I hear Eastleigh is forever recruiting which says something. I did hear they lose drivers to SWR on a regular basis.

 

[sargentsiri]

Quite an interesting read this thread, as I have just moved a matter of minutes away from the depot (Fair Oak), thus this depot is top of my list to get working at!

 

[Dieseldriver]

Routes are Nuneaton/Landor Street via Oxford or via Wembley. Cardiff/Barry via Swindon or via Westbury. Also Avonmouth. Lots of local jobs and shunt jobs at Southampton Maritime too.
Quite a relatively high turnover of Drivers.

 

[sargentsiri]

Routes are Nuneaton/Landor Street via Oxford or via Wembley. Cardiff/Barry via Swindon or via Westbury. Also Avonmouth. Lots of local jobs and shunt jobs at Southampton Maritime too.
Quite a relatively high turnover of Drivers.

Thanks for the info dieseldriver. In your opinion, why is there a high turnover?

 

[FOCTOC]

Thanks for the info dieseldriver. In your opinion, why is there a high turnover?

Because the hours are long, the start and finish times are poor and they pay the smallest salary in the industry (freight). See post 2 above.