Recent content by Joof

Anybody heard anything. Did the online assessments but had zero correspondence with a yes or no regarding progressing to the next stage

Lots and lots of recruitment for drivers at Northern this year and next. Watch this space

Northern rail mate. Their policy is still that you have to live within a 45 minute commute to the depot I think.

I never had any interest in trains pal and I still don't. That's not to say I don't love the job because I do. There's a massive difference between the 2. Each to their own but trains don't do it for me. It's the job and the lifestyle it gives me and my family.

It's a fantastic job. Best career move I ever made. Great salary, pension, lots of time off, free travel on most TOCs unless the guard is a bell end. All this **** about not having a social life is total rubbish. You can't go out every single weekend I agree but there are plenty when u can...

Not too sure about your position but there's gonna be mass recruitment over the next 18 months from when the franchise takes over in April apparently to cover additional and new services. Watch this space!

You worked 5 weeks solid and then got 2 days off???? This was the shift pattern for that job?????? Hmmmmm that sounds slightly extreme

With limited experience and only been in the position a while, my opinion is this....... It's extremely difficult to secure the job in the first place and I certainly appreciate how lucky I am to have it. The training is ridiculously intense and relentless, so 100% effort is required 100% of...

Don't know much about other TOC's but here are the northern routes that a top link driver signs At leeds. All leeds to: Skipton Bradford foster square Ilkley Manchester Victoria Selby Sheffield Nottingham Blackpool Goole Wakefield Knottingley/pontefract Carlisle York...

Your certainly not too old. I'm same age as you and am nearly passed out and qualified. If all goes to plan!! I'm not sure about the diabetes, you'd have to find out the particular TOC's policy. As for how hard is it, all I can tell you is that it hasn't been an easy ride to get where I am now...

For me it was a number of reasons. As a kid I liked trains sure, but being a driver never crossed my mind or anything like that. I had a well paid job before I applied so I wanted to maintain that lifestyle. Why wouldn't i!!! The job also interested me too tho. Although I had no idea what it...

I was in the exact same position for the drivers position. Got the generic email then they contacted me n just sent me for a medical. If your scores are good enough you won't have to do assessments again. Good luck mate

If it's driving you want. Go for it. I did and now I'm training. Never worked in the rail industry in my life so I am what they call "off the street".

You've beat me beavercreak!!!! Well done tho.

Sat 2 passed 1 and got a job!!!