Dotcom Driving Shift Changes Trials

[spicypanda25]

Has anyone heard any update if they are implementing the new shift pattern trials to being permanent?

[Rebel123]

Yep gone permanent in our store 4 vans on 12hour and 2 on the normal pattern

[MynameisnotDave]

Coming in Feb 25 for us , after trialing 1 x 12 hour van.

[spicypanda25]

So it’s likely to come to all dotcoms next year – or just area dependent?

[UkLions]

Think will be a mixture of both

[MynameisnotDave]

Lots of drivers talking about leaving if forced to work 12 hour vans. Mainly due to finish times being very late in the evenings. Personally I think 10 hour vans are physical enough . Especially in the summer months or periods of bad weather such as Heavy rain , Strong winds and sleet and snow and freezing temps. Its too demanding .We are not machines where you can replace working parts. Drivers already suffer from lots of work related repetitive strain injuries on shoulders and knees and lower back strains. Drivers of all ages including those in their early 20s.
Also a lot more orders could be coming back as theres no room for any hold ups or errors as the driver will run out of driving hours. So they will need evening pickers to replace these items on the shelves as dotcom wont want to come in to dolly loads of put backs. I wonder what the union have agreed to here because there has been absolutely NO consultation whatsoever with the drivers on this at our place.

[spicypanda25]

It’s one way for them to cut drivers – it means less money paid in wages. Less overtime required as well. Not sure if it’s also to ensure drivers also work at least a Saturday or Sunday too.

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