Recent content by Spyder01

A good friend of mine is applying for a trainee driver job. He has a diagnosis of ADHD and can choose whether to take medication or not. I appreciate that any prescribed drug needs clearing with occupational health, but is there any knowledge of drivers being allowed/disallowed to drive if...

Thanks for everyone's thoughts, all great advice

I'm interested in what drivers do to maintain focus and concentration? I appreciate it's very individual, but what do you do when you feel it slipping? I appreciate managing home life, sleep, diet etc before work, how about after a run of long shifts or managing other distractions? Thanks in advance

Hi, Does anyone have experience of going part time as a driver? I appreciate lots of details are linked to specific TOC/FOCs but I'm trying to find out about take home pay/pension & brass contributions. For example, if full time salary is £54k, the higher rate of tax is paid, if it's half time...

Does anyone know what GWR’s approximate current waiting time for qualified drivers is for the south west of applying for their talent pool? Any idea how soon after qualifying they would consider an application? Thanks

Does anyone have the telephone number and driver managers name for GWR Penzance please?

Thanks Viking, I can't find that - not a good start! Do you have a link please

Any drivers on here for GWR south west? Do vacancies come up for qualified drivers in Plymouth at all? Thanks

As you'd expect, there's a lot of information to learn. Use any spare time to revise. Write out your own notes using coloured pens/highlighters to emphasise details and use the learning materials you're given. Form a what'sapp group so you can ask each other questions, some groups come in an...

Too true mate, it's been a long time coming! Wish everyone good luck

Had my uniform sizing session and document check yesterday, submitted the dbs check forms and told work I'll be leaving. 2 months to go, can't wait....

Well the training's in Birmingham, but cov will be my final depot

Got the phone call I'd been waiting for today :) Start training 2nd week in October....I'm over the moon to hear at last. Anyone else down for Coventry?

Not really, just focused on the examples of things I had done, all health and safety, good decision, difficult situations etc

The interview had the usual "give us an example of" questions when you made a safety critical decision etc, along with why train driving. The medical is blood pressure, sight, hearing, urine, and then modest tests to make sure you have coordination, balance, nothing to worry about