Recent content by johnlh

Who do you currently work for? I assume it's the met? When I handed in my resignation my line manager wasn't expecting it, which would suggest he had no contact in relation to a reference as he would have to have forwarded it on if that is the policy? Unless DB asked for one after they offered...

Hi mate, I'm ex police (now drive for DB) and I'm pretty sure that DB didn't even ask for a reference as I used my line manager as my contact and he never heard a thing. Also, when I spoke to HR in the Met they told me if they provide a reference it literally just states the dates you work for...

I left the Met in November and on a drivers course at the moment. My mate leaves next month. A few have left already. I also know of one driver at my new depot is ex-job. Still early days but no regrets yet. Spent a week at my depot last week and it was great. The course is quite intense and...

I appreciate that, however, the reason I’m asking is so I can get an idea of the shift patterns/how many weekends/nights etc. I live in Essex and need to use the Dartford Toll so I’m weighing up wether to keep my motorbike or sell it. Financially I’m taking a pay cut so I need to work these...

I was external as well and had my medical on the 23rd of September. Does anyone have a shift roster for North Kent by any chance?

I’m November 18th as well for the Trainee driver role. Been posted to North Kent.

Left stick is left to right and right stick is up and down. Some parts of the tracks are straight so very straight forward but other sections are curves so it tests that you can operate both at the same time. Don't worry about going out of the track. I went out a few times and still passed. I...

This is part of the problem. These people are being put in the same uniform and expected to deal with the same jobs as regulars. When I used to get posted with some specials I may as well of had a random member of the public sat next to me. I have to look after them whilst dealing with the...

Barking, hopefully I'll hear something soon. Good luck with your DMI mate!

What depot did you apply for mate? I’ve heard there’s courses every month but I’ve been waiting since April and not heard anything direct from DB about courses.

Has anyone heard any more info on potential courses?

How do you know if you passed to enhanced or standard? I only had to pass to standard with DB but they never actually said how high I scored.

Congrats mate, I still haven't heard anything but at least courses are still running! What depot you gone for?

Did anyone get back to you Marx?

Has anyone in the talent pool heard anything else in relation to courses etc?