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What is an MOM ?

I'm pretty sure it did say w/c 16th March for something like 11th May start

What exactly does the role of controller entail ? I've heard most recruitment for these positions are internal - how much experience with someone like northern would you require before being able to successfully apply for these positions ?

Interesting. Sounds a positive learning experience. Did it actually equip you well to do the job once you started ? Or did the 'real' learning start when the job started ? Do you enjoy it ?

I'd be interested in hearing about both cheers

Care to elaborate ?

What are the shifts like ? How long did you work for them before moving into heavy ?

Not sure or not but think they may have agreed 3.5% pay increase to the strike action. Anyone hear drive for them ? Be interested to hear if they are a good employer

Was there not a strike or talk of a strike with metrolink drivers because of pay & conditions ? Seem to recall reading that they were targeting a strike on the day of a man united home game to have as big an impact as possible!

Where are the depots ? Or bases for guards ? Chester be handy for me!

Does anyone have any idea what the rota is like ? 4/5 day week ? Sift patterns etc ? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- So they occasionally check tickets but do not sell tickets on board ?

What's the difference between a guard & conductor ? Do guards not sell tickets on the train ?

That's what I thought about practicing beforehand and the reason I enquired as to if anyone knew the level of tests if any that a trainman role would require, specifically with DRS

Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the information. So if I've got this right for a Train wo ( man ) role you would not anticipate the applicant being put through the same tests as for a trainee driver ? --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Anyone got any thought on the tests for a...

Hi all, Can anyone with the relevant experience/knowledge advise on the following; Are the tests for roles like depot driver, train man, train manoeuvre's exactly the same as the trainee driver tests ? ie the same 7 tests & then interview or do they do less tests ? Thanks