Recent content by Dazza

Just checked my application status & it shows 'Unsuccessful Shortlisting' Absolutely gutted, was hoping I would've got to the assessment centre? Anyone else received the same notification? Daz.

Hi lads & Lasses, Its getting very close to 5 weeks since we received 'that' email from FTPE. Anyone getting nervous yet? Regards, Daz

Hi guys, where can I obtain practice material for the RWCE? Cheers, Daz

I've been working all sorts of silly hours for years as a truck driver. What I'm looking for as a train driver is an end to working 50-70 hours per week, proper paid annual leave, a decent pension scheme and to be paid a decent rate for the job. All of the above are missing from road haulage...

I agree, most helpful, difficult, but helpful. Cheers, Daz

Hi Michelle, I've applied for Newcastle ( Geordie through & through Pet!) If I'm invited for assessment, I would expect it to be Doncaster, yourself at Crewe although I could be wrong? Here's hoping? Daz

Hi Michelle, I received the very same email (last week). It's been years since I last applied for a job(I'm in road transport and jobs have just found me!) I very excited by my new venture but at the same time,nervous. Fingers crossed for everyone who's applied. Good luck. Daz

Thanks for your reply Beveridges. I was wondering if anyone would comment? If I were to add that for £50k p.a, I travel 290 miles to work & stay in digs all week( start times are 04:00 or 16:00)& I also work weekends and bank holidays! It doesn't look like easy money now does it? I agree with...

I know what you mean!! I'm currently a self employed tanker driver earning about £50k p.a and I've applied for a trainee driver position. If I'm successful, I'll be on £18,700 for 12 months during training. That'll be difficult but not impossible to swallow but the rewards will be there after...

Well done mate. Which TOC did you apply for, was it Northern? Daz

Very valuable advice Thorpelad, thanks for posting & good luck in your new career. Daz

Hi guys, I received the '5 week' email today as well! I was dreading opening it but its not a 'No thanks' ,not yet anyway. It's Newcastle I've applied for. Good luck everyone. Daz

Nothing for me yet, I'm checking my inbox all the time!! Good luck everyone! Daz

Congratulations Fordylad, I bet it feels great? May all your journeys be safe ones. All the best.

Just wondering, once a trainee completes the 12 month training, how many months or driving hours do you need to complete to reach the status of Qualified Train Driver? Did I read 225 hours somewhere? Regards. Daz.