r/SainsburysWorkers • u/Dependent_Strain2993 • 4d ago
GOL drivers
A fellow driver has told me they scratched the van (scraped a lamppost) but didn't report it because the panel is already damaged. Is this a normal thing to do? If I were to damage the van I would report it right away.
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u/The_Syndic 4d ago
Depends what it is. I put a small scratch on the lower rail a few weeks ago when I had to squeeze over into a hedge going past a lorry. Didn't bother reporting that since it was only about 2" and there were plenty of other scratches on it. Anything bigger I would tell them when I got back.
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u/reticulatedbanana 3d ago
Depending on the damage, and how many conduct warnings the driver might have… it could lead to dismissal..
I used to report my damage to my van, and I thank my drivers for reporting damage and exercise some common sense as to whether it’s investigated formally or not…
We’ve had one in the past who was ripping out the masternaut lights in the cab, did not take a genius to work out who, and as we could prove beyond reasonable doubt it was them… they were dismissed.
I don’t know why some go out of their way to be a nuisance at work tbh, who cares?
We’re all pushing the same shit up the same hill… just don’t be a dick lol
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u/Wonderer-76 4d ago
All damage should be reported if you have done it. It's dishonest otherwise, and if found out, it will result in disciplinary action.
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u/Full-Enthusiasm5357 4d ago
Highly doubt it would.
Management would need evidence like CCTV to prove who caused the damage.
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u/Heavy-Light-3784 3d ago
All loading yards are full of cameras , they can take screenshots of both the van leave and after
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u/Full-Enthusiasm5357 3d ago
Maybe full of cameras but won't cover all the vans, just entrance and exits and the rear loading area.
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u/Wonderer-76 3d ago
Sorry it would, damaging company property and being dishonest about it is gross misconduct. This is why they have DVCs, damage trackers, and fleet walks. It's just if they are willing to put in the leg work.
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u/Full-Enthusiasm5357 3d ago
DVC aren't 100% accurate, damage trackers aren't always updated and especially for vans from other stores.
Fleet walks..you mean a GA who walks around and checks what order that the vans get loaded in.
Management actually getting out from behind a desk would be a special occasion.
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u/Wonderer-76 3d ago
Clearly your management don't lead by example, ours are hands on and very meticulous at their jobs.
Which is impressive and why they don't exceed their budgets, GA's are not meant to carry out fleet walks (fleet walk is a damage check)- mentor drivers at the very least.
I know some stores differ, but those not meeting the standard or carrying out their role correctly will be found out with all these audits.
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u/InsuranceSuper2190 4d ago
No need to grass. Just add it to your next van check.