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I live in London and have an assessment for a trainee driver position in Bristol.
Do first still use the mechanical comprehension test? If so where can I find practice
tests to work on?
p.s. I'm aware of site that offer MCTs but I would like to work from first or lorol
own test sheets...
When I google search track maintenance jobs I always find network rail vacancies. Despite having PTS track induction and all other requirements I am always rejected. Do the other freight\train operators own track in england and do they advertise for track staff?
Is there a training course in london. The nearest course I could find in google was staffordshire. McGinley is on a recruitment drive for track inducted personnel. They've disguised this fact by specifying all applicants who held their PTS prior to 2003 (when presumably it was part of the PTS)...
Not everyone can reach the holy grail of becoming a train driver.
For the rest of us and those looking at permant way gangs in particular, is the
work really permanent as the title suggests, or just short term contracts.
What is the pay like? what could it lead to if anything?
I recently inquired about PTS training. It will cost £600 including VAT. This also include the DCR (it was explained to me as the third track on the railway).
Is it worth spending this money? Would I get a job over £8ph (I'm unskilled). Are there any jobs or agencies looking for PTS?
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