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i didnt make it either, i got this :-
Thank you for your application for the position of Trainee Depot Driver.
Unfortunately we're not going to progress your application on this occasion. We'd like to thank you for the interest you've shown and for the time you've taken doing your...
Once you have been successful at all test stages and the DM interview and you are put in the talent pool, how long do people often have to wait before getting on to the training course ?
how long have you been in the talent pool for? i know it must vary, but id just like to hear peoples...
Hi,
im new this and looking to be a train driver myself.
Which do you think is best, depot driver or mainline driver ? and why?
Whats the advantages/disadvantages of both ?
thanks
I had an email this morning about the Bedford depot. Due to limited places and high demand, I'm on file for consideration for an assesment centre in 2015. Hope I get in!
it does say
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- A full UK driving licence
- Previous shunting experience
so if you have no train/shunting experience is it worth a shot ?
do GB have trainee driver schemes for complete beginners ?
interesting replies, all good thanks. I guess I could have researched the routes more but I didnt see anything much from the Freightliner website and I didnt even know what locations I could have been based at. I did say I would relocate anywhere and could travel 1 to 1.5 hours to work. Where...
Hi, when i said scholorship, i meant graduate scheme. I think i would have done pretty well on the tests, im good at repetative things and computer games. i guess i should have been more geeky and researched more, they say u dont need to be a train spotter but im thinking you kinda do. I think i...
So i went through the whole test process with Freightliner Heavy Haul and had the interview with the Manager in October, but failed to get any further.
What are my options now ? will Freightliner Heavy Haul consider me again ?
would I have to do all the tests again with a different company ...
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