Freightliner Candidate Pool.

[StuFreight]

Got my confirmation email today booked in for a medical in 2 weeks.
Driver job in Crewe. I guess once I pass the medical then I wait for a training course slot.
Fingers crossed!

 

[Seejwalker]

Got my confirmation email today booked in for a medical in 2 weeks.
Driver job in Crewe. I guess once I pass the medical then I wait for a training course slot.
Fingers crossed!

Congratulations bud, best of luck.

 

[Stigy]

Got my confirmation email today booked in for a medical in 2 weeks.
Driver job in Crewe. I guess once I pass the medical then I wait for a training course slot.
Fingers crossed!

Congrats to you!

 

[martin2345uk]

Reeeeeeally hope I can join you guys in this Pool Party soon!!!

 

[Seejwalker]

Reeeeeeally hope I can join you guys in this Pool Party soon!!!

Keep the mankini to hand and I'm sure you will be with us soon bud.

 

[Gooner18]

Got my confirmation email today booked in for a medical in 2 weeks.
Driver job in Crewe. I guess once I pass the medical then I wait for a training course slot.
Fingers crossed!

Well done matey

 

[WirralWanderer]

Got my confirmation email today booked in for a medical in 2 weeks.
Driver job in Crewe. I guess once I pass the medical then I wait for a training course slot.
Fingers crossed!

Congratulations, did they give you any idea when you will start?

 

[StuFreight]

Congratulations, did they give you any idea when you will start?

Thanks everyone I'm beyond excited haha.
No all I have date wise is a medical booked in. I'll only quit my job when I have a definite start date.
You also have to go online and pay for a background check which they reimburse with proof of purchase.
I guess once all that's passed then they give a start date.
Hope to see you all there soon

 

[WirralWanderer]

Thanks everyone I'm beyond excited haha.
No all I have date wise is a medical booked in. I'll only quit my job when I have a definite start date.
You also have to go online and pay for a background check which they reimburse with proof of purchase.
I guess once all that's passed then they give a start date.
Hope to see you all there soon

I’m in exactly the same position as you. Done my medical, done my disclosure and now waiting for a start date. IM @ Crewe

 

[StuFreight]

I’m in exactly the same position as you. Done my medical, done my disclosure and now waiting for a start date. IM @ Crewe

Bit of luck I'll see you there then.
Do you have any idea when?

 

[WirralWanderer]

They said Feb or May but I get the feeling that was a real rough guess

 

[Lendog2012]

Great news that people are starting to get placed on to courses! Oh how I love the waiting game!! lol

 

[Seejwalker]

Anyone for reading on here?

 

[StuFreight]

Anyone with any news?
These weeks are dragging for me till the medical lol

 

[WirralWanderer]

Nope, no news here. I know what you mean about dragging.

 

[Gooner18]

I was advised not to read up on the rule book , wait until you start your training as they will teach you in a structured way

 

[Gooner18]

P.S good luck everyone

 

[Mike121]

When I sat my dmi they were in the planning stage for this years course and next years was still work in progress.

They said the issue wasn’t training course dates and numbers it’s making sure there was enough mentor drivers to spend with the trainees after rules.

I think the standard is 225 hours so you can imagine how long that would take somebody to work through.

They said they were running courses every month next year through to summer.

Hard part is done, got reassurances that if your in a pool your guaranteed a job, enjoy the time.

If you really can’t wait without doing something have a read through a few rule book modules ?

Where did you hear that if you were in a pool you’d be guaranteed a job? I really hope this is accurate!

 

[Westcoast-ting]

Where did you hear that if you were in a pool you’d be guaranteed a job? I really hope this is accurate!

Yep, I was told don’t be disheartened if we put you in a pool, it’s because we need to sort out the mentors etc, it won’t be like any other pool where your just kept waiting it will be a guaranteed job

 

[Mike121]

Yep, I was told don’t be disheartened if we put you in a pool, it’s because we need to sort out the mentors etc, it won’t be like any other pool where your just kept waiting it will be a guaranteed job

That’s really good to hear, I wasn’t told that myself. But I am in a pool, the email though words as though you weren’t successful... in regards to final candidates but we would like to put you in a pool and contact you when a position becomes available.

 

[Mike121]

It doesn’t actually say unsuccessful! Just says you have done really well to be considered in the final candiates... maybe just a bog standard email... lol

That’s really good to hear, I wasn’t told that myself. But I am in a pool, the email though words as though you weren’t successful... in regards to final candidates but we would like to put you in a pool and contact you when a position becomes available.

 

[Westcoast-ting]

Ok does the next line say ‘ I’m pleased to advise you we would like to keep your application until a position becomes available at you chosen location to arrange a medical ?

I think that the you passed email and we will be in touch soon

 

[Mike121]

Yes that’s exactly how it words!

 

[StuFreight]

It does all sound very positive and not having a definite start date even if it might be 6 months away would be a big help I think it's the not having it in black and white that keeps you edge. I'm hoping once this medical is over on the 13th I will hear back from them then.

 

[Seejwalker]

HR told me that it's a guaranteed job, don't worry about it too much (trust me I've done enough of that).
Those of us in the pool will get there at some point next year.

 

[Mike121]

HR told me that it's a guaranteed job, don't worry about it too much (trust me I've done enough of that).
Those of us in the pool will get there at some point next year.

I hope so!

 

[Seejwalker]

I hope so!

Honestly mate I've thought of every possible scenario, there's alot of other who have been told the same thing and I don't believe we've been lied too. I've got alot of confidence in Freightliner and fully believe we will all get there. Have you had a look at the other Freightliner thread on here, it answers alot of questions.

 

[Mike121]

Honestly mate I've thought of every possible scenario, there's alot of other who have been told the same thing and I don't believe we've been lied too. I've got alot of confidence in Freightliner and fully believe we will all get there. Have you had a look at the other Freightliner thread on here, it answers alot of questions.

Yeah I have! I have applied for Crewe but only had my interview end of last month. I know that a lot of Crewe people are starting in November.

 

[Seejwalker]

Yeah I have! I have applied for Crewe but only had my interview end of last month. I know that a lot of Crewe people are starting in November.

Just remain patient and positive mate, Ive been in the pool since September and know how hard the wait is.

 

[WirralWanderer]

Yeah I have! I have applied for Crewe but only had my interview end of last month. I know that a lot of Crewe people are starting in November.

Hi mate, I’m Crewe as well. Not starting in Nov either. Was told it will be Feb or May, think it depends on Driver instructors being available.