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 JFC Employment FAQs
1. How do I apply for a job at JFC?
- Contact our line manager on 07735743054.
  A call or text is fine. Let us know which role you wish to apply for, Porter, driver, or if you wish to be trained as an electrical engineer.
You will be asked how many points you have on your license, if you have any experience in deliveries (this is not a requirement just so we can assess your ability), how many days you want to work, and you will be asked to attend one of the assessment days.

2. Will I receive training?
- You will not receive training if you get a job as a driver or porter. However, you will be briefed on all the safety protocols.
If you want to take up our electrical engineer role, you will be trained on and off the road (please see our blog post on the electrical course we offer).

3. Where are you based?
- Our depot is based in Potters Bar. This is where you'll go in the mornings to collect the delivery van for the day.

4. What are the hours?
- You will either get a 12 hour run or a 6 hour run, however you can complete your delivery run early and you will get paid for the full hours. 

5. Where will I deliver to?
- Could be anywhere in England! However, most of our employees deliver in and around London

6. Do I need GSCES & A-Levels?
- No. You just need to be able to read and write at a good level.

7. How do I get on the electrics course?
- Just ask us! However, you have to be working as either a driver or porter at JFC for a minimum of 2 months so we can assess your ability.

8. How often can I work?
- Whenever suits you. We operate of a 7-day basis, you will be self-employed so you can work as little or as often as you like.

9. Do I have to book time off?
- No. As mentioned above, you will be self-employed so you can decide when you work, just let us know so we can adjust accordingly. 

10. Can I work at JFC if I have a criminal record?
Yes, as long as it is a minor conviction on your record

11. Do i need anything for the job?
- Safety boots
We provide tools, trolley, work phone, vans, diesel, and uniform.






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