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3.0

34% would recommend to a friend

(5 total reviews)

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5 reviews
1.0
1 Feb 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Plenty of work to be had albeit to very tight schedules.

Cons

Being an experienced plater I did give this company plenty of time to get a feel for things but honestly can say beware, they play on the fact that lifts with other drivers is the answer to get from pickup to pickup but the official word to customers is "we never llow that". No expenses are paid for travel between which is fair comment but the pay level is very poor to the market trend. Worst thing with AML is they are quite happy to leave you stranded once the drop is done and on quite a few occasions i would have been left high an dry if not for my contacts in the trade.

Automotive Logistics Response
9y
This person does not appear to be an 'experienced plater' as he describes - an experienced 'plater' would not be stranded and would not required payment of travelling expenses, being able to 'plate' around effectively. AML has experience platers who are able to do the job required, without complaint. A number of these gentlemen have been with the business for 2+ years with some being with the business for over 10+ years - we are obviously doing something right! In a full driver induction all the information detailed as negative in this review are explained to potential drivers. More importantly - AML adhere to Inland Revenue guidelines on self employment - there is a lack of understanding in this review of these guidelines - under the regulations payning for travel is not permitted. If AML did so they would leave themselves and the drivers that work for them open to investigation. In terms of rates of pay - Research has shown that AML is one of the better payers in this market place and AML continues to monitor its peers for their current rates. Drivers often forget that this is a fully self employed role and should take this into consideration before providing feedback.
1.0
9 Oct 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is nothing positive working for these awful people.

Cons

The fuel card they gave me did not work. I had to pay for fuel myself. A replacement fuel card was given two days late. They got me to drive up to Glasgow from Yorkshire then I had pay for a train ticket myself to go from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Then I had to pay for a tram ticket to get from Edinburgh city centre to Edinburgh Airport. Then I had to locate a car hire company to drive a polo from the airport to just outside Snowdonia National Park Wales. A long way!!! I was told at Wales there would be help but there was not.

Automotive Logistics Response
9y
At AML we always welcome ‘constructive’ feedback – sadly this is not the case here. What this person has failed to highlight is: • This is a self-employed role – all drivers are advised fully before joining AML of this and the fact that any expenses occurred in the performance of the role are (as per Inland Revenue regulations) down to them. AMLS are technically their customer – not that we treat them as a supplier. • The driver role AML is a ‘traditional’ trade plate role where drivers are actively encouraged to use ‘traditional’ methods to get about – not using public transport. • If drivers are found to be ferrying each other around (whether they are relatives or not), adding additional mileage to customer vehicles (overusing fuel in the process) they are not provided with any further work. To re-iterate previous comments on the site - AML do not lie to drivers - due to customer pressures, road conditions and other external factors routes and movements do not always go to plan and sometimes driver days have to be changed around. AML will always endeavour to make sure the disruption to drivers is kept to a minimum, however customer needs must come first. Traditional Trade Plating is not for everyone. Whilst appreciating we may be incorrect here - it appears in this case, looking at the detail, that this person was not provided any further work due to their actions whilst in the custody of customer vehicles and therefore has written here to vent their angst. AML has drivers on the books that have been servicing customer requirements for as long as 14 years I would suggest not reading too much into comments from an individual who only spent a short amount of time in our service.
1.0
3 Jul 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

None.........TRULY NONE........ If you think the 'Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence' with this company if you have spent time within the Trade Plate Industry already think carefully before jumping ship to them.

Cons

The whole business set up. They are very good at training you to what they believe and when you follow their instruction and things don't work out even after you have followed what they have told you, they then lie to you to suit themselves.

Automotive Logistics Response
9y
Automotive Logistics (AML) acknowledges the comments made and would thank this ex-employee for highlighting the extensive and quality training provided to all drivers. AML do not lie to drivers - due to customer pressures, road conditions and other external factors routes and movements do not always go to plan and sometimes driver days have to be changed around. AML will always endeavour to make sure the disruption to drivers is kept to a minimum, however customer needs must come first. Traditional Trade Plating is not for everyone.
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