Recent content by Daniel84

I'm really not sure about that, the OPC/TOC didn't have any incentive to pass me...?

Thanks again, I thought as much. As I've not had much call for business dress for a while I'd best pay the shops a visit to tide me over until then.

Thanks, that's great. Just out of curiosity how long was it before you were given your uniform? Sorry to take the thread a little off topic.

I'm due to start training with Northern on Monday. Firstly has anyone else who is also due to start had any passes or anything through the post? Secondly, I think I read somewhere that I am able to use TPE for travel between home and work? If this is the case it's the difference between...

The best people to advise you are Northern HR, I would advise you to give them a call or send an email to see where you stand.

In my experience this was not the case, I had an assessment with DBS and passed the required elements well, I fell down on a non-standard DBS specific test and so could not continue. Although I clarified that this did not count as one of my fails and any future test would not be considered a...

Hi mate The same sort of thing happened to me, albeit my circumstances were slightly different. However, it was explained to me that it is Northerns policy to ask that any external candidate to complete all tests, internals can just complete any missing parts provided the six months has...

I received a letter on Wednesday inviting me to an assessment next Friday. I had to decline due to my application with Northern. Good luck to those attending.

Yes, that is my understanding. It would seem that most jobs would just require the basic check, although a lot of the duties on that list could be open to interpretation. I also agree that this thread has little relation to fares, tickets or routeing.

What sort of check would a TOC do on a potential employee? Would that just be the basic one as I assume the new standard and enhanced versions are only for people working with vulnerable people or in certain roles? The DBS checks and rehabilitation of offenders act do not seem to match up, for...

I know that I have read on here of drivers being on recent courses, who are at least your age. Hopefully someone will be along who can confirm this, but from posts I've read on here 47 should not be a problem and you obviously have a great work background for the role.

Just out of interest, when did you first apply and for which position? Have you been in the pool for long since passing the assessment?

Well done mate, I knew you'd get through. Good luck with the assessment.

Paper, in my experience.

Hi Michelle I've had the same form as I believe I am due to begin on the same course with your husband. I just answered as it asked and mentioned a condition I have and the medication I take. I emailed it back over the weekend and have not heard anything yet, so hopefully it's all OK. Is...