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Hi fella, it’s a 37.5 hour week..you get at least 2 days off a week..the days are staggered..one week you may have Mon/Tues..the next Tues/Weds etc etc..Usually you get 4 weekends off in 12 weeks..sometimes you get 3 or 4 rest days in a week..it depends on which rota you are on..
Hey kids..sorry not been on for awhile
Glad to see you’re all getting into the swing of things..if you’ve not met me yet I’m Russ (Nickname Beeks)
Say hello if you see me about..I’m f#%king hard to miss ;-)
Ah no! Gutted for you mate, can you not appeal it or something? Isn’t white coat syndrome where your blood pressure is only high in a clinical setting? Will they not give you another go?
Seems a shame after you’ve been through all that
Hi Terry
Congrats!
You don’t start doing shifts until you’re out with your minders which isn’t for a few weeks
Until then you’ll probably be on 8-4 Mon-Fri
Lots of ex bus drivers here mate
Don’t worry about the training/tests..everyone thinks it’s daunting at first but it’s super rare that people fail
Once you have worked your one line for a few months you will be assigned a minder again to train you on another line..by then you’ll be completely...
I love my job Stooey..but I’m not going to lie..it can be stressful at times when the system goes tits up..the training is excellent..it has a high pass rate and the trainers will give you any additional help you may require to get you through..it’s in their interest that you pass
You will...
Definitely arrive smart..first impressions are everything
Also read up on Metrolink..owners/directors..a little about the lines. Focus on punctuality too as they like that (This is if your interview is on the same day..mine wasn't)
You can either park on the depot or the Irish Heritage car...
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