Recent content by Simon Kelly

I'm currently on the lookout for trainee positions. Preferably Gillingham or Slade Green. I came across this site a few days ago and the feedback has been good. Varied opinions but good things to take on board. I'm 46 and looking at a complete career change as i will be redundant from the end of...

Thanks DerekDingle some good feedback there. Just got to keep checking the vacancies pages and apply as soon as I see them. They did advertise for Slade Green depot recently but I didn't apply then as i knew i wasn't leaving my job until September this year. This looks like I made an error now...

That's not so comforting to know o_O Maybe once the franchise is sorted with SouthEastern then things may move on a bit quicker fingers crossed.

Thats That's comforting to know then. I've also seen recommendations to take another position with a TOC just to get a foot in the door then apply for a trainee driver position when it arises.

I am taking all these opinions on board as you need to see both sides. Long and short is i'm looking for new career come October 1st. Is my age going to count against me do you think? I'm 46 now and looking at a complete change. Will TOC's look at older applicants I still have at least 20 years...

It would seem like a bit of a money spinner as they cover all different careers not just train driving. I have bought a cd rom from them with some tests on which hopefully will give me some insights. I'm thinking a lot of the process is selling yourself properly and common sense.

Ok thanks for that.

Ok thanks for the feedback. I have been looking at getting some test books and discs that i can practice with. Got a few mates who are drivers too so am getting tips from them aswell.

I'm looking at SouthEastern Govia and Crossrail so far. Has anyone attended one of the How 2 become day courses and if so do you recommend this?

I don't leave until 30th September so just trying to get some irons in the fire now so that I'm not left hanging around for too long after that. Thanks for the response.

Hi, I'm taking voluntary redundancy from my City job in September and looking to get a trainee driver position. Should I apply if see any positions come up now or wait. What is a normal timescale from application to being contacted by a TOC on average please? Thanks Simon