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Congrats guys. Some info cos I've been asked. Rolling roster 6 on 4 off. Sundays are included as part of the working week, you work 30 weekends a year. Salary £55,500. Don't expect a pay rise . Training is in Reading. If you live far, book a hotel near the training centre.

In the meantime waiting for GA, I was accepted by GWR, done my training and due to pass out 9th November. Bit of a joke with GA

Has anyone who has done the DMI heard back yet?

Already down. Haha

Does anyone know if they require national or enhanced passes. If you are lucky enough to get through to assessment?

It is actually for trainees it says so on their website. There may be another for qualified drivers I'm not sure. Who would complain at a 4/5 day week for that money it's good especially if you are supporting your other half lol

Our classroom is 7.40am till about 1/2pm but we are expected to do a lot at home. Depends on who your trainers are I think. And you get given annual leave we have Xmas and Easter off.

This is my insider knowledge from being in the mess room. I don't know from which recruitment stage. They will tell you likeliness of a course date after your last interview.

Lunch is provided in classroom nothing to get excited about sandwiches or salad. Crisps and chocolate haha

I am paying for my own hotels in reading as they won't put me up. My travelling time is 1.5 hours to reading the the morning and 1.5 to 3 hours home driving. Public transport is not really an option for me as I live in herts.

We were in Swindon for a couple of days most of our training is in reading. They won't put you up for either as Paddington is 25 mins to reading and 1 hour from Swindon

They will send you joining instructions for your first day etc nearer the time about 2 weeks before. They will send you some travel cards and I think that's it for now. You get most of the other stuff like ID cards when you've started

No probs! And well done!

It's good I'm enjoying it started driving last week. The classroom is really intense get used to studying all week there is a lot to take in and don't be afraid to ask for help. All the drivers are really friendly and helpful

Hex is £26500 ish. And as far as training is going. A course is starting in Feb and possibly October next year. £55000 ish when you pass out.

Yep. See you Monday! Haha

More than an hour and 30 from home Depot I was told for accommodation. Luckily I'm only in Swindon for 3 days.

Also received joining instructions. Still awaiting the training schedule. But did get a follow up email this morning for the corporate introduction.

Ditto!

Thanks!