The Man's Message
Established 2003 | "Tetritus fortis sine gym"
Friday, May 29, 2026
Crew Of The Weeks
The cool, calm and collected team of Jesse Burge and Matthew Toy take home COTW this issue after helping their customer out in a difficult situation.
“It was a very tricky situation - my husband and I divorcing, he has stayed in the house, and had only reluctantly agreed to let me back to pick the last of my things. He had refused to let my sister (who was with me) into the house, and had been verbally abusive to me before the movers arrived. I had advised MWAV all this and the guys were brilliant, so calm, so helpful, so willing to help with any little extra thing in the situation (I want to cry now, thinking of how good they were). I would have actually paid them a tip if I had managed to catch them in time for me to do the payment.”
Well done you two. Please speak to your friendly neighbourhood Jack Tandy, so he can reward you appropriately.
V1 Returns
The mythical solo move, the V1, has returned to MWAV.
The way it works is simple: V1 moves are for items that can be moved safely with just one mover in a medium truck.
Our insurance does not cover liability for damage or injury to anyone but MWAV staff so we will not allow customers to assist with moving.
If two people are required to move the item safely, it will be elevated to a V2 or not moved at all.
The days of "I just need to pay for one mover because my 11 yr old son is very strong & he can help carry the fridge down the spiral staircase... just not the heavy end." are not returning.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your friendly neighbourhood manager.
Pack It Up / Pack It In... MWAV Begins
Man With A Van is getting into the pre-move packing & post-move unpacking game.
If this is appeals to your militant need for a well packed box and organisation, please speak to your friendly neighbourhood Jack Tandy.
He is on the lookout people who can and want to pack stuff good.
Drive Safe in the Wet
When the weather is wet, increased risk of accident is a sure bet.
How can you drive safer in wet weather?
- Accelerate slower.
- Drive slower.
- Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front.
- You may have to brake earlier & for longer - especially when you have a full truck.
- Never accelerate in coming out of a turn. Medium trucks have a greater risk of spinning out - especially when empty.
Special Equipment
Did you know that these pieces of equipment are available for you to use?
- Marble Table Trolley - for stone, marble, concrete, & super heavy tables
- Suction Cups - for glass & mirrors
- Pallet Jack - for pallets & other sturdy - but too heavy to lift - pieces
They are in the depot collecting dust. If you need them but they're not in the notes, just call the office for assistance.
Policy Refreshers
It's important to refresh yourself so you know your rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Throughout the month of June, you are required to read the three policies listed below & complete the two quizzes.
You have all done this before but things have changed. Or have they? You will only know once you get 100% on your respective quizzes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your friendly neighbourhood Jack Tandy.
Discrimination & Harassment Quiz
Fatigue Management Quiz
Internal Complaints Process
Break For Lunch at Lunch
Lunch breaks are the law. You should be stopping for your 30 minute lunch break between 3.5 - 5.5 hours into your shift.
Breaks are here to make your workplace safer. The Government, the Union, and MWAV management stand united behind this.
Having your lunch break at 4pm back in the depot defeats the purpose of a lunch break and makes your job - and your partner's - less safe.
Dunk Report
Vale Shifters! After the Shifters proved their finals credentials with a mature Elimination Final win over King Cobras, their preliminary final against Swishful Thinking proved a bridge too far.
A few questionable calls from the refs ignited flared tempers and a lack of composure which ultimately caused 2x Shifters to be ejected from the stadium and lead to a 6 point defeat. As any team who has won finals in the past knows, the battle is not just on the court, it is also more importantly played in the mind.
A top three finish is an achievement Shifters and the lively Shifthead™ crew should be proud of. They will be back stronger next season. Shifters forever!
Tommy's Tales
A damage department classic this issue as the above door handle smushed into a plaster wall like a hot knife through butter. With a set of excellent damage photos and a thorough report submitted, this one is an open & shut case for the fixy team.
A difficult one to avoid since you never actually know what is - or isn't - on the other side of a door, it's always a good idea to check these types of doors when your arrive at new builds or apartment buildings. If you notice a door chock missing it's always a good idea to pop a box or bunched up blanket behind it to avoid this type of wall damage.
The Vibe
The Hat Trick is real! Another red-hot set of surveys singing the praises of MWAV staff have come through this fortnight featuring some of the most kindly-worded reviews this scribe has read in a long time. Amazing work team, keep up the great work!