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60 in holding pool !.... looks like some of us could be waiting a while!
Online test for the first 8 - this must be new can’t remember this being done previously
I’m on here everyday just checking - so thanks for the update Frankfurt much appreciated!
Hopefully we will hear something in the new year can’t wait to get started !
Cheers Anth - yeah was mentioned in the interview about the length of shifts and 3 days off but would love to know pattern etc , thanks for the reply mate
Does anybody have any info on the shift pattern and rest days for drivers - looked on the threads on here but can't find anything regarding them .
Do drivers get days off after the shift cycle? Etc any info would be great , thanks
Yes ! Just got my letter also saying all candidates who have passed are placed in holding bank as there is no confirmation of the next training school.
I've waited years for this job so don't mind waiting a bit longer
In my interview I was told a load of drivers are due to retire soon because we were speaking about the pension details etc - I was told a load are ready and want to retire.
Also at the end of MMI at Doncaster was told that people in the holding pool do get an offer at some point and you just...
Well done for passing -
Think you're right, but I do think it's the first 8 that have their medical then start the others go into a holding pool and when called up then have their medical and a interview with operations manager.
They told me at the interview that a course was starting in...
I didn't find it relaxing was very intense !!
But plenty of practice and wanting the job so much got me through - started with 5 of us 3 sent home after first three tests, so only two of us completed it.
A very long day with test after test and interview but totally worth it and proud of...
Had my interview and test last week. They told me had 2700 applications sifted to 210 interviews and they are looking to send 96 down to Doncaster for assessments and interview also said no start date yet for new course which is normally 8 people. Thought I'd done well interview so hoping to get...
Yes received an confirmation email within seconds , stating my application had been received. I applied nearly a week and half before the closing date.
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