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I would imagine that if you turn up late for the assessments you will not be allowed to sit them. The good news is that your work with the RNLI should give you some great examples if you progress to the MMI.

Fortunately most of the Southern drivers I've come across seem to have a good sense of humour - I think you need it to put up with all the changes going on there - and hopefully will appreciate my comment was not meant seriously!

Bad luck Jay_C85. I also failed my DMI with Southern. I felt terrible for a while and couldn't bring myself to use the trains for a month. Plus I hardly got any feedback as the HR person said the DM's handwriting was so bad she could barely read it! Happily though I learnt from the experience...

I'd rather not reveal my depot but definitely apply if you fancy it - best wishes mate.

GA are one of the few TOCs that seem to be happy to accept applications from candidates wishing to relocate. I applied for a depot over 100 miles from where I live and was successful. You need to have relocated/be very close to relocating at the end of your 6 month probationary period.

Yeah, website really frustrating - keep getting timed out - even as I submitted the assessment. Very poor - the website is about as reliable as their train service!

Yes, my DMI interview also cancelled - due to the industrial action I was told. A case of one step forward one step back.

Hi Twedds74 Might be worth trying to give them a ring (though easier said than done I know...) - I know a few of us have heard one way or another.

Hi, Yes the job description sounded very interesting which is why I applied - and like you I have no problem with the shifts (provided they are rostered fairly) - that's what you expect when you join the railway. However I've found (as you have) that further info has not been very forthcoming...

Yeah it does sound like we are in a similar situation. It is also 24/7 working probably 365 days a year. Let me know if you find out more. Good luck!

Hi. No found out nothing more. All seems quiet about it on this forum. Can't work out whether it will be stressful or boring! Probably both. I'm still awaiting a medical so got time to think about it. What's your situation?

Hi insane_lewis - I believe you work at Three Bridges depot, is that right? If so is there a way I can contact you privately?

Hi I'm thinking about acceping a position as an operations control manager (a glorified name for a signal panel operator) at the new GTR depot at Three Bridges. I'm currently external to the railway industry and wonder if anyone knows how the GTR rosters work. I know it's a 24/7 operation with...

Hi SuusexDrummer, I'm in a similar situation to you (and of similar age) and I am accepting a non-driver job in a control room at a new depot - although I don't have to suffer the significant salary drop! I think it makes sense to "get in the door" I've applied for driver jobs but they are...