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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle

    Thank you for applying for the above role. We appreciate your patience whilst your application is being considered. There was a lot of interest in the roles, and it is taking us a little longer than expected to review each application. Rest assured, we will be back in contact as soon...
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle

    Still not heard anything since 4 October 2020 e-mail - many applicants, we’ll be in touch etc! I am an external applicant. Not completed any tests for any other operator. I've just almost forgotten about it for the time being, apart from checking in here a couple of time a week and of course my...
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    Would you leave a stable job for a trainee drivers job in this current climate?

    As outlined by previous posters it’s a decision only you can make taking into account your personal and family situation. I have worked harder than ever throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Have a secure and well paid job with career average pension, private healthcare. In the interim my salary...
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    Northern Trainee Drivers - Newcastle

    I threw my hat in the ring for Newcastle. I live - according to Google Maps 23 to 35 minutes away depending on time of day, from Newcastle Central I didn’t use the full 1000 characters for the application, maybe 750. I haven’t heard anything apart from the initial application acknowledgement...
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    Same here, thought it went well, heard comments like ‘brilliant answer’ ‘good experience’ ‘that’s great’. Requested feedback but could take 6-8 weeks I believe. Just to reiterate good luck to all going forward.
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    Pointless trying to second guess. Just must not have ticked the boxes. At least you haven’t had the rejection e-mail after the interview. Good luck.
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    Hello, don’t know about feedback. The ‘feedback’ as the interview went along was good I thought.
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    I’m out. had a Zoom interview and thought it went really well to be totally honest. E-mail letting me know I was unsuccessful. best wishes to those who remain.
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    Nothing here, have done any tests with any other TOC. Completed the original on line tests and why I wanted the position. Not given up, just put it to the back of my mind.
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    It’s gone very quiet regarding the recruitment process for these trainee positions. Has anybody heard anything concrete?
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    Trainee Train Driver (and now qualified/'part-qualified') - Newcastle - East Coast Trains

    Received an e-mail last night just stating that due to present circumstances the recruitment process would be delayed. Hardly surprising in these unprecedented times.
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    LNER Trainee Driver Jobs (18/03/2020)

    I’ve just completed tests 2 and 3. Have to say I’m not over confident with the third test. No e-mail notification either way afterwards.
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    LNER Trainee Driver Jobs (18/03/2020)

    Thanks Ludus for the boost!

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