Dress code for medical and training

[Sparkybill]

Can anyone help, this is probably a stupid question, but what is the dress code for the medical as I have one coming up for a driver post and also when starting the training course?

I am guessing smart casual for the medical but is it suit and tie for the start of the course?

Apologies if this has been asked before but any help appreciated.

Cheers, Sparky.

 

[mr double 77]

Can anyone help, this is probably a stupid question, but what is the dress code for the medical as I have one coming up for a driver post and also when starting the training course?

I am guessing smart casual for the medical but is it suit and tie for the start of the course?

Apologies if this has been asked before but any help appreciated.

Cheers, Sparky.

There's never a stupid question m8, I had my suit shirt and tie for assessments and DM interview, and as not too curse anything i even had it on for my medical minus tie lol, and until my uniform is issued I will be wearing suit shirt and tie for start of training as well, set a standard and never let it slip just my opinion

 

[Latecomer]

For the medical I don't think a tie is required. They are not assessing you in the same way as the trainers will. For the medical I would go in something comfortable but obviously not scruffy. An open neck shirt would be fine. You will need to remove or unbutton your shirt for the ECG anyway so the less faffing with a tie the better. The more relaxed and comfortable you are the better you are likely to perform.

For training I would say at least a tie and shirt and suitable trousers. I would not say a jacket is necessary but if it's cold a smart jumper where you can still see the tie would be fine. At the end of the day you will be expected to wear a tie when your uniform comes so start as you will be expected to carry on.

 

[theageofthetra]

For my training the only rules on our joining instructions were no jeans or trainers. Once our uniforms arrive we will be expected to wear that though ties were not needed. For the medical I wore shorts and a shirt.

 

[scotraildriver]

Depends on the company but First require suit/jacket/tie in the training centre and it is strictly enforced. You will get sent home if you turn up casual.

 

[Sparkybill]

Brilliant replies guys and very helpful. Will be smart on both and 'Sunday best' for training!

Can't wait to get started, cheers.

 

[SPADTrap]

When do you usually get your uniforms?

 

[ChrisTheRef]

I turned up for my medical in a hoody (having checked with my TOCs HR first!)

As stated, training is shirt and tie or uniform.

 

[TheVicLine]

Medical, if external anything as you will be going to BUPA or equiv so your employer is not involved. However smart would be sensible in case of feedback and you also don't know who else from your TOC will be having medicals that day. Could be your future manager.

Training I also work for First, someone said you would get sent home if not in suit... it was not that strict for my training however pretty much all wore suits. After a couple of weeks you will be issued with your driver uniform and be expected to wear that.

 

[hughavinalaf]

I didn't see wearing my suit as a hardship considering the career I was hoping to secure,i remained smart throughout the recruitment process as didn't want to provide anyone with an excuse to look unfavourably on me.

I always take pride in my appearance as you never get a second opportunity to make a first impression.

 

[scotraildriver]

For the sake of a lifelong career and the financial security that brings I can't see any reason to risk it. Just wear a suit when on company business and you won't go wrong.

 

[TheVicLine]

For the sake of a lifelong career and the financial security that brings I can't see any reason to risk it. Just wear a suit when on company business and you won't go wrong.

Good advice, couldn't agree more. Would have thought it's a no brainer really.

 

[TheEdge]

Naked except for a jauntily worn fedora.

 

[Minilad]

Naked except for a jauntily worn fedora.

You saw me at my last medical then ?

 

[greatkingrat]

Naked except for a jauntily worn fedora.

Whether that would be acceptable depends on where you plan to wear the fedora!

 

[Minilad]

Whether that would be acceptable depends on where you plan to wear the fedora!

Over his head......oh wait

 

[SPADTrap]

Depends who's doing the medical! If it was anything like the doctor who did my pilots medical in the USA..!