Sheffield caretaker

[brelsford]

Hi my name is craig ive worked for the same company for 28 years and they have sold the cleaning contract on to a company from surrey ive worked for them for 10 months. I have had nothing but heartache 1, they have changed my hours. 2, more excessive work to be done in the same hours and pay.3, using machinery without training.4, No proper ppe ie, work boots water proof bottoms and ear muffs or proper gloves .5, Told me to strip down to my boxer shorts and try some trousers on and a shirt in front off three adults.6, carry heavy iron grids 100 yards and 55 bags off rock salt 100 yards 7, and the first time I met the manager director he said something to me what I don't want to say thanks.8, And to finish it off they now have suspended me I carnt take this no more so I have gone on the sick on statuary sick pay it feels that the world has caved in on my whole life this is putting a lot off stress on whole the family.I have lost nearly 3 stone in weight from all this worry and stress I am seeking doctors advice and medication I have put my life and trust into these two company but I need professional advice does any body out there with advice on any names or help lines like acas or anything ive been advised not to just walk away please many thanks craig.

Edited November 4, 2017 by brelsford

[cgksheff]

Was your suspension justified?

Do you have a written contract?

Are you a member of a union?

Considerations could include constructive dismissal.

 

Free advice available from ACAS.

I have used them in the past to clarify matters, and found them excellent.

 

http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2042

 

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[spilldig]

I don't know if you have a driving license at all but if you do First are looking for bus drivers. All you need is an ordinary car license and they will train you.

[Bob Arctor]

Hi my name is craig ive worked for the same company for 28 years and they have sold the cleaning contract on to a company from surrey ive worked for them for 10 months. I have had nothing but heartache 1, they have changed my hours. 2, more excessive work to be done in the same hours and pay.3, using machinery without training.4, No proper ppe ie, work boots water proof bottoms and ear muffs or proper gloves .5, Told me to strip down to my boxer shorts and try some trousers on and a shirt in front off three adults.6, carry heavy iron grids 100 yards and 55 bags off rock salt 100 yards 7, and the first time I met the manager director he said something to me what I don't want to say thanks.8, And to finish it off they now have suspended me I carnt take this no more so I have gone on the sick on statuary sick pay it feels that the world has caved in on my whole life this is putting a lot off stress on whole the family.I have lost nearly 3 stone in weight from all this worry and stress I am seeking doctors advice and medication I have put my life and trust into these two company but I need professional advice does any body out there with advice on any names or help lines like acas or anything ive been advised not to just walk away please many thanks craig.

 

That sounds rubbish Craig, unfortunately it is not uncommon when cleaning contracts change hands for this kind of thing to happen. The best advice I can give is to join a union, this is precisely the kind of thing they are there for.