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So a couple of weeks in now chaps, how's everyone finding it? Anyone having any regrets? I'd like to know in detail if someone on the November course can PM me? I suspect a lot more info will be available when you've had the opportunity to speak with other drivers

The psychometric will be different, a train driver specific one.... There are companies that will let you do this privately, if you get that and can use your experiences in the application and interview process such as working to rules adhering to drug and alcohol policies, preparing for duty...

Depends where you are in the country, Northern tend to recruit regularly, as the name says jobs in the North. I would of thought your skills will be desirable, a huge advantage would be to do your psychometric privately. Turn up to am interview with this and you have an ace card. If you find...

And me please.....

Could anyone on here tell me what fleet DBS use? I'm aware of the the class 66's being at the core and also 67's and 92 electrics! I'm guessing as a driver you would be expected to cover vast routes? Also if anyone knows what is bulk of DBS work? I'm guessing mainly logistics and aggregate...

Good look ShedMan! Where have you applied and for which role? What role is does the interviewer hold?? Also any insight post interview would be appreciated ;-) All the best

Warrington

Seeing a lot of opinions on DBS here, does anyone actually work for DBS? I've applied for both positions and have a interview date I spoke with a production manager so I'm thinking it could be the operator role I'm being interviewed for although I'm hoping it will be trainee driver...... If...

Thanks for the advice, just to further clarify.... as on 'off the street' person applying for a role like this what knowledge would be expected? Also what length of time does the training usually take and is anyone aware of a training salary?! Again thanks for the help, your information...

Hi All, Just after some advice on the specifications and duties expected in this role, Northern Driver Operator To my understanding this is a depot driver's role so I was wondering if thats correct?! Im hoping to get an interview and after reading the advice on the website I am...

hi all i have a telephone interview for arriva train wales, i was wondering if anybody on here works for arriva or has past experience of there recruitment process??? any info on questions to expect ect would be greatly appreciated!!! thanks in advance chaps!:D