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Thanks for all your help. I have researched the closest depots and the companies that operate through them. Now its just a case of waiting for jobs to get posted and making sure I spend a lot of time on my application.
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I am just wondering if signalling is a safe job to have? I have read about lots of boxes closing.
Is anybody aware of the frequency that new trainee posts get advertised at? They are recruiting for a full time position in London at £38k, but I guess this would be the sort of position NW...
Ah brilliant, cheers
Out of interest, when they say you must be within 1 hour of a depot, I presume that is by car. As surely on early starts and late finishes there will be no other way to get between the depot and your house.
The low trainee wage isnt a problem as long as its over £20k. Any positions lower than that would be a bit of a no go.
As you are both around, would you have any tips on making my application stand out (when one finally gets posted)? I assume there will be a section to state why you will be...
Hi again
One more question, how do I find the locations of the depots for my local TOCs?
I gather there needs to be a depot fairly close to my house to be in with a shout of progressing.
Afternoon all
I am after a career change (ie I want a real career) and I really want to become a train driver. I have been reading up on it for a long time and have spoken to various people I know in the profession I am ready to commit to the process.
The thing is all the people I know who...
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