Sparks Transport Employee Reviews

Company is ok but far too much focus on monitoring an app, therefore sometimes forgetting the basics of transport. Not really a transport supervisor position as you barely get to make decisions without approval , from the other depot at Glastonbury. They do not stick to policies or follow procedures when it comes to addressing performance in an employee.

Pros

Good home life balance, friendly drivers.

Cons

Poor pay for a supervisor/ poor policies

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Good trucks some good staff, but owner and some members of office are rude and disrespectful

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Bridgwater - 30 November 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Good lorries well maintained .What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Office staff some are really lovely others are rude and talk down to youWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Some days very good other days toxic What is a typical day like for you at the company?Transport goods across the country

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Great place to work and good pay for relatively easy work.

LGV Driver (Former Employee) - Glastonbury - 8 April 2023

Sparks has a great fleet and keeps everything maintained to a high standard. Office staff are easy-going and friendly. Get left to it so long as you are obviously keeping good time and let them know of any delays etc, which is reasonable for anyone to expect. Overall it's a pretty laid-back environment to work in.Drivers are a good bunch, will give advise and guidance when needed.

Pros

Easy and clean work, decent fleet

Cons

Can be waiting a long time for uniform

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Stressful place

Lorry Driver Class 1 (Former Employee) - Bridgwater - 3 March 2023

Stressful place to work, lots of hours , many bad places you going to as a lorry driver , trucks are good , management do not really care about drivers

Pros

None

Cons

Long hours, poor salary

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It's a no from me.

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth - 24 January 2023

Worst managers ever. They do what they like when they like and pretend they're interested. If face fits, then it's a daily laugh..if not, you'll be chastised and given the runt of the runs regular.

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Insights into Sparks Transport

Based on 14 survey responses

What people like

Ability to meet personal goals
Fair pay for job
Feeling of personal appreciation

Areas for improvement

Supportive environment
Trust in colleagues

Great place to work, easy runs.

HGV Class 1 Driver (Current Employee) - Glastonbury - 15 November 2022

Can be a fast paced job, but at the same time it's relaxed whilst your doing it. No pressure on hours. Money is not too bad. As far as London goes, they don't do nasty kerbside deliveries. Usually all main depot's or large cash and carrys.

Pros

Relaxed working environment

Cons

Can be long hours.

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Excellent place to work

L.g.v. c+e drivers (Former Employee) - Glastonbury, Somerset - 22 July 2022

I worked for sparks for 6 years at Glastonbury i can honestly say it's the best company i ever worked for if you looked after them they looked after you i only left because i didn't want long distances anymore i wouldn't hesitate anyone to work for them.There lorries are well specked and well looked after.

Pros

Fantastic place to work

Cons

Absolutely none

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Pay well but that's all

HGV Driver class 1 (Former Employee) - Bridgwater - 5 July 2022

Very bad, planners who don't know tacho, they plan for 15 hour days and expect it done, they tell you to use your 10th hour driving to continue and make a delivery, so many agency staff as they can't keel employed staff

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Fun working place

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Glastonbury - 22 May 2022

Excellent place to work modern equipment experienced staff easy to speak to the owners any time of day or night would recommend this transport company to anyone willing to work as a team member

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Decent place of work

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth - 20 March 2022

Decent place to work, some good people there but the planning team is a joke. Sadly that will never change, it didnt change the whole 2 years I was there.

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HGV Class 1 Driver (Current Employee) - Bridgwater, Somerset - 20 February 2022

Fantastic place to work and your left alone to get the job done. Monday to Friday tramper and I have never had a problem being messed about on my last day. A couple of times mid week they asked if it was possible to maybe run in on a Saturday just incase traffic held me up and they where always grateful if you said it was fine but also understood if you couldn't. I can't recommend this place enough.

Pros

Left to get the job done Paid every week Clean and easy work

Cons

Deduct the 45 minutes break unfortunately

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Hard work

Class1 driver (Former Employee) - Glastonbury, Somerset - 26 October 2021

Hard work and not a good salary long journey..bad communication..but good lorry and clean very hard to filling up..wrong and shortage of diesel station when u find to fill diesel

Pros

Nothing

Cons

Long hours

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Always a joke when the assor has less experienc than the potential employee

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth, Leicestershire - 8 October 2021

Dangerous. Trucks absolutely diabolical sheds filthy. Vosa Christmas present on the move. Also read contract it's a zero hour. You would have more rights if on agency. High high turn over of staff money ok if you want to live in a truck

Pros

Free drink

Cons

Long hours

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They expect a minimum of 13-15 hours

HGV Class 1 Driver (Current Employee) - Kegworth - 19 July 2020

Highly unrecomended, management at Kegworth are unapproachable and unprofessional. They expect you to work 15 hour days and always blame the drivers for things going wrong. Steer well clear

Pros

Scania Fleet

Cons

Poor wages long hours

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Long hours, short breaks

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth, Leicestershire - 14 February 2020

After working us into the ground, management came in on a Tuesday afternoon and laid us off with no warning. Hard work and loyalty is not appreciated nowadays, especially at Sparks Transport. If you want job security, I would not recommend Sparks at all.

Pros

None

Cons

Long hours and total lack of any appreciation for the workforce

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The job was great but.....

HGV Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth - 11 February 2020

Went for the interview, got the job which I did enjoy, 4 on 4 off which was great with me. I was there for 5 weeks then got laid off, I was rather peed off bout that, but knowing how the transport business works I don't think it was there fault to be honest, but they could have told me a bit different to the way they did, no animosity to them tho in my part. And yes I would work for them again most defo.

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Do not join this company

LGV 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Wrexham, Wrexham . Glastonbury. Bridgwater - 17 January 2020

In 30 yrs of driving this has got to be worst company I have ever driven for . Family values what a joke you have to fight to get time off for medical appointments you are lucky if you can talk to any management if you have a problem. All the office staff lie to your face even though they know drivers are getting laid off definitely do not work for this company you will regret it you have been warned

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A happy place to work

HGV Class 1 Driver (Former Employee) - Kegworth, Leicestershire - 12 December 2019

friendly staff and helpful I never got rushed and mr sparks very friendly and knew his stuff on the haulage industry would highly recommend working for this company