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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    I now know I will be based at Piccadilly, didn't know originally which one I would be offered!
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    Trainee Driver Interview - Northern Manchester

    I had an assessment and medical mid September which I have passed. Been given a start date of 5th November. The HR department does seem a little wayward at the moment, hold tight guys and i'm sure you'll be updated soon...
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    The job description says Manchester Stations so not 100% sure which depot
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Thanks mate! Just need to get through my assessment day on Sunday and then I think its decision made :)
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Not too sure, that was the next question I was going to pose!!
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    According to Northern's literature, the pay structure is as follows: Salary - £20,882 per annum rising to £38,105 per annum on completion of training (approx. 12 months) and rising to £41,851 in Year 2 of driving then rising to £46,158 when fully qualified. (however that breaks down!) Seems...
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Thanks for this info, much appreciated!
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Seems that way! Got my medical this week and assessment on Sunday, thinking of MMI answers as we speak!
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Same to you mate - good luck
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Lots leaving at the moment, I know people in the Police doing exactly the same thing too
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Thanks for your replies, much appreciated :)
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Yes, the training salary would be a financial struggle and like most I would hope to get through that period as quickly as possible. Do many go over the 12 month period in terms of training salary?
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    Leaving emergency services for career at Northern??

    Jumping the gun slightly here guys but just wanted a few opinions on the following.....Would anybody have any reservations about leaving a 12 year career in the Fire Service and joining Northern as a driver? I ask more in relation to the issues Northern have faced this year and the possibility...
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    Northern Driver Vacancy - Manchester

    Hi mate - what date did you have your interview? Mine was the 24th, I emailed Nicola last Friday to ask for an update and received confirmation later that day that I had passed. Not given a date as yet though for the assessment day in Doncaster
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    Driver assessments

    Had my email today confirming that I had passed. Have you got a date for your assessments yet or does it say you will receive a date shortly?
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