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Recent content by Brad1985

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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Amazing, when did you do your medical? did they confirm to you that everything is fine and just awaiting on the drugs test? Have you received your email from Verifile yet? and have you completed your Scotland disclosure online check?
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Hi Guys, So here is my story. I applied for a job as a train driver in January 2013 in Manchester, First Transpennine, and sat 2 tests. First was Fault Finding, second was Group Bourdon test's. Both times said it would be a couple of weeks but ended up giving short, about a weeks notice...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Excited, I have just passed my medical...pending urine sample but i havent taken anything ever so will be clear, I have been given a start date of 14/10. It has been a long road and cant wait to have the contract in front of me. Keep your chins up guys and you can get there.
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Just checked mine and it still has not changed. The desperate dream lives on. Wish I hadn't called them at the end of the month now so that I could call and get an update now.
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Hi Skinny Dave. I don't understand why they would still do the interview if we are all on hold. When I phoned them they didn't say I was on hold for six months they said I Was on hold until they processed another 60 or so people. She did say nearly all of the roles are already filled. At least...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Anyone heard anymore regarding the Bristol Depot. I tried to call but didn't get very far with any information. I want to call them again but don't want to seem like a pest. I have completed the Managers interview but want to know if I don't get the Bristol depot is there any option to try for...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    It is all a bit confusing but don't give up hope, this is a job of a lifetime. I started by applying for first transpennine in January and completed the first two stages there. Then my application wasn't processed and I was advised of the Bristol job quite literally the following day. I then...
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Thanks for the response. When was the 6 months hold put on? And who was told this? Plus do you know how many positions are available at bristol? Thanks in advance.
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    First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

    Hi long time reader, first time poster. I have completed all of the tests and both interviews. I was given some really positive feedback in my interview on 9/07 for Bristol Depot. They called me the same day and said it was good news and they have sent my details to HR. But since then i have...

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