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    SWR Yeovil/sailsbury/bournemouth depot info (interested qualified driver)

    Hi, I am currently a driver for a london based TOC, im looking to relocate further south and i have been thinking about Yeovil/sailsbury/bournemouth depots at SWR. Has anyone got a link/roster example as im curious to see how the restday pattern/long weekends are along with seeing the...
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    Can anyone help?

    Very much this, in addition to trying to find some transferable skills you could mention that your previous role required that would be useful as a driver, such as the ability to follow strict procedures when transporting inmates around to ensure safety etc, as you will need to follow procedures...
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    thats a bit silly as they are wasting their own time on deciding they want you, to potentially then you not passing the mmi...unless its about saving some pennies not sending everyone for the mmi
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    Thank you to everyone who posted their tips and advise...pleased to say the interview went well and i was offered the job!!! Really looking forward to getting my head down and get this tra!n!ng underway!
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    Overtime Arriva?

    Arriva NXG Thanks.
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    Overtime Arriva?

    Is overtime regularly available to drivers? if so, is there a max amount of hours a driver can do per week for health and safety and also what is the rate for overtime? Thanks.
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    ArrivaRailLondon driver details

    out of curiosity, where does the training take place, and is there actually car parking for staff at NXG and also where ever the training takes place if not also at NXG? Thanks.
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    GTR Driver Employee Benefits

    although i can't comment on the training as i haven't got that far, i would say its impossible to know what someone is capable of based on their current job.
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    ArrivaRailLondon driver details

    Thanks for the info, just a follow up question, what info would be shown on "your diagram" and "notice case"
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    I thought as much, otherwise the previous assessments/interview would be enough to decide ifnyou got the job or not, I guessed this final interview is literally the manager getting a feel for you and if you are someone he/she wants working for them. Thanks.
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    Tips/advice/info regarding final line manager interview

    Hi guys, I have successfully passed all assessment tests and the MMI and have my line manage interview booked with ARL in a couple of weeks, would appreciate hearing any feedback from someone who has been through one of these. What sort of questions, was it a 1 on 1, how long did it last and...
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    ArrivaRailLondon driver details

    Hi all, I am just curious as to the working ours, days off etc, an arriva driver would have each week/month and how the shifts work etc. Additionally, any info on how a typical day as a driver goes from start to finish would be very helpful. I appreciate any replies. Thanks Jason.

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