BRS Taskforce aims to take on 1,000 drivers
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by Miles Brignall • ICFC's driver agency division BRS Taskforce plans to recruit 1,000 LGV drivers before July, even though NFC is shedding jobs (see page 9).
Industry analysts cite this as further evidence that NFC is determined to build the driver rental division, giving the firm a greater degree of flexibility in the market place—although the company denies it.
"All the drivers will be employed full-time and entitled to benefits including sick and holiday pay," says BRS Taskforce general manager Chris Harlow.
Most of the jobs are for Class 1 drivers aged 25 and above. The average gross wage of £ 160 will he for a 40-hour week rising to 1250 for 50 hours-plus. There are particular shortages of drivers in the Bristol, West Midlands, Northampton and Thames Valley areas, lie says.
BRS Taskforce supplies supermarket chains as well as other NEC divisions. Harlow says it has recently signed a number of contracts and all drivers taken on will be employed immediately. Applicants should phone (0345) 626801.
71 Norbert Dentressangle is also looking for more British drivers to work out of its UK sites. General manager Ray McCord says the firm wants them for the new 60 tractive units and trailers being delivered in the next six months.
Full details will appear in CM in the next few weeks.