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As far as I'm aware, 225 DRIVING hours need to be completed as industry standard. If Freightliner HH opt for more then that is down to their own company policy. EWS/DBS would indeed allow drivers to pass out after 150 hours, however this was in combination with simulator training, which by...

It is INCREDIBLY rare for a prospective employer to ask you to declare a caution. 99% of the time they will ask for you to disclose all UNSPENT convictions. A caution is an admission of guilt and provides an alternative form of prosecution...essentially a slap on the wrist from the Police or...

According to DBSchenker, Europorte (Same company as Eurotunnel) and Eurostar Drivers...apparently not. Something to do with being more of an Operator and not having transferrable skills onto Mainline so Eurotunnel drivers could not demand the salaries of a normal Train Driver. This could be...

Because they're NOT Train drivers Beveridges. As I mentioned previously they travel in a pre-planned figure of 8 and have no transferrable skills onto UK/European mainline (apart from perhaps responding to TVM signalling) As mentioned, no disrespect to any Eurotunnel drivers.

Pay is lower because they are 'shuttle' operators and not qualified train drivers. They learn Tunnel rules and are not eligible to operate on the High Speed line or Mainline in France or the UK. Eurotunnel drivers will essentially just go drive in a figure of 8 all day/night.

As the titles suggests, DB Schenker are actively seeking future Management to go through their Apprenticeship programme. Positions range from Engineering, Safety + Compliance and Operations Management. For the Ops Management Positions there are 11 locations across the country. Don't let the...

Congratulations to all that were successful. May you have a long, successful and safe driving career.

I'm led to believe that DB Schenker are still sifting through the Qualified Driver and Internal Staff applications are certain locations. If you still haven't heard anything, then there is still a chance you may be considered. Good luck

DB Schenker are recruiting 60 Breakdown and Recovery staff comprising of 30 Team Members, 15 Supervisors and 50 Crane Operators. Locations are Didcot (nr Oxford), Wigan and Millerhill (Scotland) Good opportunity for anyone off the street looking to get into the industry. I don't believe any...

Well clearly there's a huge interest in the positions. You just stick to your Depot Driving job, making movements up and down a Yard all day. After all, that IS the Pinnacle of Driving...isn't it?

It's purely an observation. There just seems to be a trend in his posts which are often negative. It's important to remember that this forum is for discussing railway jobs and careers. For a FOC/TOC to advertise 61 positions is encouraging and for anyone looking to become a driver, I think...

Beveridges, are you anti DBS or anti freight? Because earning 42-45k a year as a basic salary and having a secure job (as long as you keep your nose clean) doesn't sound too bad to me irregardless of the ocassional weekend work and varied booking on times.

They've definitely started interviewing Internal staff and External Qualified Drivers. I suppose shortlists will then be made from the requirements of the outstandsing vacancies.

DB Schenker have already started interviewing Internal candidates and External QUALIFIED drivers.

I agree. Plus I think that having already passed the DBS Assessment should certainly give you an advantage.

True, anyone know how 20k compares to other Trainee Roles? I work for DB and have no idea.

Job security? I can't remember the last time I ever heard of DB Schenker or Freightliner getting rid of drivers. That's £42,500 as a starting salary. It's not uncommon for DBS drivers to be earning 50-60k plus with over time or working rest days at the busier depots. Also, as its a fixed...

So £42,500 doesn't sound attractive enough? Not forgetting that at DB Schenker, there will be many opportunities to work the odd rest day or overtime. Plus the varied jobs and routes that you'll learn/sign?

Working for DB Schenker, and signing 66 and 92's, I think it's fair to say that I have a good understanding of both these locos. The 66 is a fine machine, hence why they're so widely used in the industry. The 92 is also very good, but only on OHLE and not the 3rd Rail.

Yeah, this is a bit of a ridiculous thread, especially being posted in the jobs and careers page. I've driven freight trains and it's certainly a lot more diverse and varied than your regular passenger work...but then some people prefer going from A to B 3 times a day.