Recent content by Driver31069

Make sure you email the person who is dealing with your recruitment on a regular basis, at least every 6weeks. I failed my first DMI, but if this happens, ask for feedback, they will happily give it to you. Take this on board and stay in touch with recruitment via email. This will ensure they...

Hi there, I now have a start date for training course in March 2017, have passed my medical and all interviews. However, I first applied around 3 years ago. It took around 2-3 months before I heard I had passed the application sift and was invited to the assessment day. I passed this, and they...

Module 1 is driver rules and regulations, in the class room for 6 weeks, then module 2 is traction training for 17 days. this takes place at orpington, for me anyway. Then module 3 is where you go to your station you've been recruited for, in my case Orpington. You are assigned an instructor and...

Ok, cheers folks. Thanks for taking the time to reply. Going to enjoy my last few months on the busses, and take a couple of weeks off before I start at southeastern. Can't wait to get started in March. Cheers again

I found out right before Xmas that I passed my DM interview and start in march pending a medical, which should be fine. I'm currently a bus driver, so no drink or drugs to worry about and I'm reasonably fit and healthy. Best news I've had in years!! Can't wait to start now. I have been trying...

Hi there Gekko5154. Hope you all had a nice xmas an new year. I also start on the 13th march, so assume we will be doing the Induction and module 1+2 together at Orpington? Module 3 we go to our own stations to learn to drive. Is there a way to private message on here? I've got my medical...

@Gekko5154..... yes. I start in march at orpington pending a medical, which shouldn't be a problem. How about you?

My advice, would be to firstly, make sure you know what the role involves and seriously consider if you can commit to shift work, and lots of hard intensive work too. If you decide to apply, take your time to read the application form, and draft responses for all of the questions, making sure...