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But how would you do that? The Staff don't seem to have the appetite to have Sunday in the week bar matching Avanti or Tfw level of wages, even then there would probably be some push back. You could potentially alter new starters contracts to include Sundays but this absolutely creates a two...

It's not that you 'agree' there is a certain amount of Sundays in every link and under this deal you will have been committed to work them unless cover is found, staff with pre arranged holidays or other arrangements tough luck. Any way you look at it, it's enforced overtime! How many can say...

There supposed to be coming with new machines but when? I have to say though a majority of passengers are very wise to the fact that the guard may not be able to get through the train, either sitting at the very front of only travelling for a few stops or getting on the front unit of a double...

Some services from Manchester Piccadilly stop so often the guard cannot even get through the first carriage to perform revenue duties before having to go back to complete door duties, the airport line from Slade lane junction is one route that springs to mind, five stops with two-minute gaps...

Hi Paul, I've just done my Fca and passed out as a conductor with northern at Piccadilly. It's a lot of work mentally but as long as you put the work in, this means revision at home as well you will do well. Wage wise, training wage is £20,500ish, when you complete your Fca around 3 months...

The starting salary is £20500 give or take a few quid then up to £29048 for the moment I think plus 5% on tickets sold

I've been given a start date to become a conductor from the 15th of April based out of Manchester picadilly. Really looking forward to it as I feel the roll with keep me busy mentally and physically ( well at least more than my current call centre roll). Is anyone starting on the same date...

I seem to remember at my interview they mentioned £21000 whilst training then goes up to £28000 or £29000 with 5% commission on tickets sold.

Thanks for the reply The jobs with northern, I'm hoping I can claim back as parking all week could get expensive. Maybe I'll email hr for the official word.

Hi everyone, I've been offered a conductors position at Manchester piccadilly and am wondering on staff parking availability? Thanks

Well had my interview and have a conditional offer, just the medical to go, is this just standard stuff, bmi blood pressure etc? Also does anyone have any sample rotas they could share so I can get a feel for the hours? Thanks

Hi everyone, First post here hopefully of many. I've got a conductor interview coming up for a conductor position at Manchester Picadilly and wanted to garner as much information as I can. With the wage how much are people taking home on average minus pension and union contributions? I know...