General   (General discussion, talk about anything.)

@ broady, most of those will be agency and although some drivers may like agency work, the majority want the security of direct employment. I have seen some adverts that quote similar amounts but when you go into it that rate doesnt really exist. I have noticed there are more direct jobs on offer at the moment and the rate is increasing but i saw one today offering 23900 for a class 1 driver, now that is really taking the proverbial.
Also bear this in mind, the usual MINIMUM working week for a hgv driver will be at least 50 hours, with lots doing 60 or more usually paid at the flat rate for the job no time and half or even worse,,,salaried, like i said new drivers think its easy money but when some of them see the reality they leave the industry.
And in my opinion agencies are part of the problem, if agency is paying £18 per hour they will be getting about £25 per hour, where if the company would just pay a decent direct wage they would have no problem getting drivers