Recent content by Luke Allen

How many booked sundays do you generally get rostered for then?

Do you know if it’s a case of being rostered some sundays on a ‘voluntary’ basis or do you give your availability? Also, is this at an enhanced rate and does the same apply to rest day working?

That’s really helpful, cheers

Hi all, Is anybody able to shed any light on what the West Midland Trains Drivers shift pattern is for those based out of Worcester Shrub Hill? Cheers, Luke

It’s pretty quick. 15/20 mins if that. I went in jeans and a jumper as I was shopping in Birmingham at the time and it was much more relaxed there than when I went for my interview.

Why don’t you contact the HR department and ask? I’ve always found them extremely helpful and quick to respond

February for Worcester but had already passed all the OPC tests last year

That’s quick isn’t it. Well i should see you in September 12th

Yeah I spent about 30mins with the uniform and then about 15mins with HR in HQ. How long did you have to wait for the Verifile stuff to come back? They just do a DBS isn’t it?

Ahh what a lovely area. I’m in Worcester, well just on the outskirts about 5 mins from the centre. We should meet for a coffee nearer the time.

Yeah it is soon, it’s just difficult / unpredictable for me to get time off work in the week and I had this Friday free so I thought what the hell just go for it. Congratulations buddy, I guess we will be spending a fair bit of time together as of September then. Where will you be commuting from?

Worcester. I’m not to sure to be honest but that works out perfectly for me

Got the call today Guys, all fine on the medical. Starter pack getting sent out today and uniform fitting etc on Friday afternoon. 16th September, can’t wait!

I applied in February also but had already passed all of the assessments last year with the freightliner process so I was invited to interview 3-4 weeks ago and all done pretty much now. A hugely improved process when compared with others

Ahh right well that’s good to know then isn’t it. Yeah I know what you mean, it’s been a patient wait and I’ve been really impressed with WMT. I don’t know if you or anybody else went through the process with Freightliner but I feel hugely let down by them and what was said in the interview...