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I was in a similar position whereby I had to give 28 days notice but had no contract, so they sent me an official sounding email detailing my offer of employment. Was only a short paragraph but enough to hold them to it and be able to hand my notice in. (also, if you're on leave you're...

I've only just seen this - yes I am starting Monday 31st October

good stuff. well good luck for the rest of it. start mine on 31st October, had a few weeks of respite from all the selection process but starting to get excited and a little bit nervous again now!

How's the course Dave? How did 1st week go?

I recently had an assessment at the Mercure Piccadilly Manchester hotel right in the centre near Piccadilly Gardens, but stayed across the road at the Britannia, as it was much cheaper at just over £40 - it was cheap and cheerful, wouldn't recommend other than for a cheap room for the night...

Unfortunately maccalad this whole process involves many agonising periods of waiting to hear something. From the first sift following application like you are now, to hearing back from an interview, at each stage of the assessment, and even now I'm still nervous as I've got to wait for my...

Mine's 19th September

Well done sennaf15

Just an update in case others are in for Blackpool. My initial application was for Blackpool, but they mentioned Blackburn in my interview. After passing assessments they gave me a choice so I requested Blackburn as it's slightly nearer to home. I've just had confirmation I'm booked on a course...

After successful assessments Northern wanted me to start asap (5th Sept), which I unfortunately couldn't do due to a combination of notice period and personal circumstances. I was then pencilled in for a course on 31st October pending medical in September. But they wasn't sure whether they...

Hi, is there any allowance to use the train to travel to medical ?

thanks for the info/insight Lucky63

I'd also like to know similar. As in, if there would be a big difference between a new depot & an established one? Are the routes better - once qualified - at one compared to the other? Especially for newly qualified drivers. Is training at the same place for both depots?

Congratulations Dave1980. Well done.