HGV class 1 driver at Bibby Distribution
People in this role may also be known as HGV and LGV drivers or HGV driver.
6 workers in this role at Bibby Distribution have taken the survey.
How much does Bibby Distribution pay HGV class 1 drivers?
HGV class 1 driver employees at Bibby Distribution are typically paid £10.53–11.75 an hour, based on data from 6 employees.
What is management like for HGV class 1 driver employees at Bibby Distribution?
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Head office doesn’t understand the frontline
Do HGV class 1 drivers think Bibby Distribution head office understands what's happening where they work?
People think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work
How we know this
83% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Managers aren’t respectful
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution feel treated by respect by their managers?
Most people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
67% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Contracts don’t match the hours people work
Do HGV class 1 drivers work the same number they are contracted for at Bibby Distribution?
People work a lot more hours than they’re contracted for
How we know this
100% of people report working 8 hours or more than they’re contracted for each weekBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Hard to choose shifts
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
60% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do HGV class 1 drivers get of their shift pattern at Bibby Distribution?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 33% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 17% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 50% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to book a holiday at Bibby Distribution?
People find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
83% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for HGV class 1 drivers to take sick leave at Bibby Distribution?
People find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 5 job reviews
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No short notice shift changes
Do Bibby Distribution managers change HGV class 1 drivers shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 5 job reviews
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
100% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid workBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
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People don’t worry about getting enough hours
Do HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution worry about hours?
People don’t worry about getting enough hours
How we know this
83% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hoursBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
What is career progression like for HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution?
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No career progression
Are HGV class 1 drivers given support to progress at Bibby Distribution?
People aren’t given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 83% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Enough training
Do HGV class 1 drivers get enough training when they start at Bibby Distribution?
Most people get enough training when they start
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 6 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Latest reviews from HGV class 1 drivers at Bibby Distribution
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Best thing
Driving a lorry
Worst thing
Hours and pay
Hgv driver, August 2020
How Bibby Distribution ranks
Bibby Distribution ranks joint 22nd to work for in HGV or LGV driver employers
- 22= Bibby Distribution
- 22= Culina
- 22= Hanson