6. HOURS OF WORK

You will be scheduled to work an average of 35 hours per week (the Company's standard working week) but may be required to work additional hours in any week in order to complete the training outcomes, including studies relevant to achievement of the scheme. The days of the week on which you may be required to work and the number of working hours within each working day, may vary or be changed periodically, which may require some Saturdays and Sundays to be worked. You will be notified in advance of when these will be.

Upon completion of your first year, you will be allocated to a depot in the vicinity of your home in order to undertake a period of practical training. The details of this will be discussed with you nearer the time and you will be notified in writing, however, during this period of practical training, you will be dealt with as follows:

You will be expected to work the roster pattern of the group to which you have been allocated.

You will be entitled to extra payment for any overtime worked in a four weekly period, as follows:

Per 4 weekly period

Hours Ex gratia Lump Sum

0 - 10 hours Nil

10 - 15 hours £75.00

15 - 20 hours £112.50

20 - 25 hours £150.00

25 - 30 hours £187.50

30+ hours £225.00

The maximum additional hours an Apprentice will be asked to work is 50 hours per four weekly period, they will, however, be expected to complete their studies in their own time.

Shift Premiums

Any weekend working which is undertaken should normally be part of the working week, therefore if an individual works 5 x shifts per week, (including weekend shift(s)), they will normally have time off during the rest of the week, providing that the distribution of weekend work is equitable.

On those occasions where weekend work is undertaken, individuals will receive a 25% enhancement for any hours which are worked between 14.00 hours on Saturday and 06.00 hours on Monday morning.

In addition, individuals will also receive a 25% enhancement for any hours which are worked between 22.00 hours and 06.00 hours during the week, (i.e. Monday - Friday).

Yours sincerely

Bob Crow
General Secretary