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  1. GTFO

    Metrolink Drivers

    Maybe experience comes down to the final hurdle? I've seen so much discrimination on recruitment behind the scenes it's unreal in alot of jobs. But.. still not heard anything. So good luck to all those who applied. You've done way better than me :(
  2. GTFO

    Metrolink Drivers

    I'm not implying you don't know what you're talking about. It's the point of i have the evidence to prove my experience. E.g. someone with no driving working experience can pass a test vs someone who has years of experience who fails a paper test. I can query it, but ultimately..not got the...
  3. GTFO

    Metrolink Drivers

    What do you do for a living Martin? The fact you put you're not money driven is always a positive.
  4. GTFO

    Metrolink Drivers

    I'm not implying the tests don't work. But as a lorry driver, our tachographs prove the mileage we do and the hours we work. I wouldn't say the difference is huge. If you've ever driven a big vehicle, you'd understand. I was told from a mate who works at network rail at picadilly that class 1...
  5. GTFO

    Metrolink Drivers

    I'm a class 2 HGV driver. Have been for a few years and worked for years at Bupa in finance. Never had points, certified by the DVLA as a professional and a squeaky clean tachograph too. I meet all the criteria to perfection, but still haven't had a reply. I too applied in the most recent...

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