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Hi all,
Has anyone been on or know the current NR selection process for trainee drivers??
Sent in application and got invite to attend interview with the Driver Training Manager. This is in a couple of days time.
If get past this is it then the tests? or another structured interview...
Hi all,
Managed to get an interview in a couple of weeks for trainee driver based at Sheffield with Northern. :D
Just a couple of quick q's:
Had an email giving time and date and asked to confirm attendance by reply which I did. When you log in to recruitment site there is a section for...
Hi all,
I know in this day and age companies shouldn't discriminate against age but I'm after some advice about any experiences regarding applications.
I've just applied for Northern Rail trainee driver as max age was 50 I recall from the application. However I have found out from...
Does anyone know a list of locations of Crossing Keeper manned crossings?
Its a job I'm drawn to as a foot in the door. I'm used to shifts all hours of the day and night, like my own company :lol: and don't mind arrogant drivers. I am a tram driver at the moment hence the above. Starting...
Has anyone got any details on the 4 trams ordered for Sheffield? I have heard the order has been placed and that unlike the current Siemens Duewag ones the new ones are basically standing room only apart from 16 seats.
Hi all,
I am currently a tram driver and want to go from light rail to heavy rail. I know from my current employers they recruit from within first before offering positions to external candidates. For the last 3 years or so its always been from within. I enquired to East Midlands Trains who...
Does anyone have experience/knowledge of jobs abroad for tram/light rail drivers? I want to quit Sheffield as the city is going downhill fast and feel the time is right to move and upsticks abroad. There are plenty of systems across the world but its the work situation (ie visa requirements) and...
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