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I wouldn't post sour grapes as it's far from the truth, The fact that he already works for VTEC as a driver certainly means he isn't "sour grapes". If you have been following the thread for a while you would realise this.
My current TOC (Northern) is 2 years until full salary and i know XC is the same, i know VTWC is 2 years so i envisaged VTEC to be in line with the other TOC's including the sister company.
I have received the email about the event on 18-4-17 also so i will meet some of you at that.
As for full salary for you trainee drivers, you will be on full money after 2 years from your start date.
After that period you are no longer classed as a high risk driver and classed as a...
The leader of the recruitment has been on long annual leave and only returned to work yesterday. That is the reason for the delays.
They are having a meeting today.
B.W. Is the initials of the girl who e-mail the congratulations email to you and would have set up your medical?
Yes it's all sorted now I am going to be Newcastle
No my company don't know that I have got the job im keeping totally quiet now until I get it in writing. My line manager knows but told him it was a private matter and not to discuss with anyone.
The person asking about medicals....VTEC have brought medicals in house and have their own medical...
I am the same as you, passed everything and had medical and passed that and not heard a peep since....That's almost 4 weeks ago the medical.
Getting SLIGHTLY worried now as I heard they are starting the DB qualified guys first seperatly.
P.s. I'm also Newcastle depot.
I'm already a driver and id be lying through my teeth if I said it wasn't all about the money.
Unless you are a train nerd then most of the chat round the messrooms involves overtime/money/annual leave.
You don't have to justify yourself on here.
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