A F Blakemore

Very family oriented. Always given time off (unpaid) for special school assemblies, sports days, sick child. I have also been able to bank my hours for time off (school holidays) rather than get paid if they’ve needed me to cover. 20 minute daily break. We are like one big family, we love most but with every family there’s always that annoying one. Most employees at my depot are long serving, if you don’t leave within 12 months you tend to stay forever, if you do leave nine times out of 10 you will come back.

When I started my wage was good but once minimum wage was introduced the gap has closed so majority get 1p above minimum wage.

Some of the people who I work with

The pay

Meeting new people, gaining confidence at speaking to people I don’t know.

It’s very quick paced, which isn’t a problem but if I found it really difficult to get everything done before my shift ends, I’d be judged for it.

The young lady who works with me and others members of staff

no prospects to move upwards

On my own and don't here from office

Scheduling runs, organisation communication

The customer and on my door step

Not enough staff

The length of time off

12 hour shifts