Hi everyone,
I am currently looking into potential opportunities with CrossCountry as a Qualified Train Driver, considering a relocation from the North, and am starting some early research in preparation for future applications and interviews.
I would really appreciate any insight from current or recent XC drivers regarding the Bristol depot and general company terms and conditions. Specifically, I would love to know what shift patterns typically look like, and what the usual earliest start times and latest finishing times are on a standard roster.
I am also curious about how parking works for drivers based at Bristol Temple Meads, especially whether there is dedicated depot parking or an arrangement in place given how busy the station car park gets.
Additionally, how is Rest Day Working availability at the Bristol link, and is it paid at an enhanced rate or a flat rate? Lastly, since Sundays are outside the standard working week for XC, how are they remunerated, and is it a fixed Sunday enhancement or structured differently?
Any general advice or pointers about the depot culture or diagram types would also be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help!
I am currently looking into potential opportunities with CrossCountry as a Qualified Train Driver, considering a relocation from the North, and am starting some early research in preparation for future applications and interviews.
I would really appreciate any insight from current or recent XC drivers regarding the Bristol depot and general company terms and conditions. Specifically, I would love to know what shift patterns typically look like, and what the usual earliest start times and latest finishing times are on a standard roster.
I am also curious about how parking works for drivers based at Bristol Temple Meads, especially whether there is dedicated depot parking or an arrangement in place given how busy the station car park gets.
Additionally, how is Rest Day Working availability at the Bristol link, and is it paid at an enhanced rate or a flat rate? Lastly, since Sundays are outside the standard working week for XC, how are they remunerated, and is it a fixed Sunday enhancement or structured differently?
Any general advice or pointers about the depot culture or diagram types would also be massively appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help!