Freightliner - Trainee Drivers (05/12/22)

[66701GBRF]

Is Acton HH or IM?

undoubtedly HH.

 

[CheeseNoMayo]

Has anybody had the first email back from OPC yet?

Yes, had mine come through this afternoon

 

[LewRaz]

I got a reply this afternoon too.

 

[Venna1]

Just had my initial OPC email. Check your inboxes!

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Yes, had mine come through this afternoon

Cheers mate, just sent mine off

 

[Theoffs]

How does the 60 min travel distance work? I applied for crew and when you check the location it varies on travel time dependant upon what time of day you check ranging from 54-67 mins. Anyone got any knowledge?

 

[bcfc171081]

I’ve just received email to follow a link “so we can gather more information”

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Just done it, everyone else’s just name and address?? And NI number?

 

[LewRaz]

I’ve just received email to follow a link “so we can gather more information”

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Just done it, everyone else’s just name and address?? And NI number?

From what I have heard this is the very first step in the process. At least we have made it past the very first hurdle! Good luck.

 

[Theoffs]

I’ve just received email to follow a link “so we can gather more information”

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Just done it, everyone else’s just name and address?? And NI number?

Lol are they doing social security’s checks on peoples NI number or something?? I think the first test will be to check your location and see if you live within 60 mins of depo??

 

[66701GBRF]

Pretty sure they use NI number to check or record test results.

 

[JWS]

I applied and was sent an email asking to gather more infomation about myself but the link takes me to a survey monkey website? any one else have this?

 

[PHB2203]

Out of interest dose anyone know if Eastleigh is IM or HH?

 

[Newboysouth]

Out of interest dose anyone know if Eastleigh is IM or HH?

I would like to know this also

 

[PNutt]

Hi everyone, good luck to all those applying!

Does anyone know. How long is the training until competent and on full money?

Thanks

Depends if you’re HH or IM. Both go onto the second pay stage after the classroom training, 12 weeks.

IM - full pay after 50 weeks, no matter what stage of training you’re at.

HH - full pay when you drive your first train on your own, so being productive for the company.

For obvious reasons, HH drivers seem to want to get through their hours, route learning quicker.

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Out of interest dose anyone know if Eastleigh is IM or HH?

Both.

 

[PHB2203]

Depends if you’re HH or IM. Both go onto the second pay stage after the classroom training, 12 weeks.

IM - full pay after 50 weeks, no matter what stage of training you’re at.

HH - full pay when you drive your first train on your own, so being productive for the company.

For obvious reasons, HH drivers seem to want to get through their hours, route learning quicker.

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Both.

Thanks I did think it may be both but wasn’t sure.

 

[JATHO]

I know there’s unlikely to be a definitive answer but how soon before the course starts do you hear you’ve got a place on average?

 

[Venna1]

How does the 60 min travel distance work? I applied for crew and when you check the location it varies on travel time dependant upon what time of day you check ranging from 54-67 mins. Anyone got any knowledge?

They do it based on non peak and peak travel times.

 

[PNutt]

I know there’s unlikely to be a definitive answer but how soon before the course starts do you hear you’ve got a place on average?

Usually, you’ll be told you’ve got a place on a course and when a couple of months before, relying on the fact that you have a successful DBS check and medical.

You won’t actually receive a contract of employment until you’ve passed those though.

 

[GLENMAYE77]

Advert Closed now.

 

[bcfc171081]

Advert Closed now.

Blimey that was Quick!!

 

[martin2345uk]

I have an exam on Wednesday that I should be studying for, what are the chances that this ill still be open by then?

Hope you made it matey!

 

[TD2018]

Hello, has anyone who applied yesterday had a reply from the OPC yet?

 

[Richie1986]

Hello, has anyone who applied yesterday had a reply from the OPC yet?

I applied yesterday about 1400, I got an email to say OPC will be intouch to gather more info but not heard anything yet ☹️

 

[TD2018]

I applied yesterday about 1400, I got an email to say OPC will be intouch to gather more info but not heard anything yet ☹️

I applied yesterday too, around midday but did not get an email like you.

 

[silexa]

Applied for Birmingham yesterday afternoon and just had the email from OPC asking for more information. Good luck all

 

[TD2018]

Applied for Birmingham yesterday afternoon and just had the email from OPC asking for more information. Good luck all

Me too now. Yes, good luck.

 

[New York Giant]

Applied Monday evening and received an email with a link to another, very short, personal details page on Survey Monkey (I think they were called).
Applied to B'ham.

 

[Barlos1973]

Chucked my name into the hat for Leeds yesterday! Haven’t received an email back from OPC yet

Applied yesterday. Got an email from OPC today

 

[atruetennisfan]

Hello, has anyone who applied yesterday had a reply from the OPC yet?

Same as the others. I received an email linking to a short form asking personal details. Literally a handful of questions - Took about 3 minutes to complete.

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Has anyone applying already completed / passed the OPC screening previously? I have been through the tests and assessments but wasn't sure if they would be similar or different for FL. Any advice?

 

[CheeseNoMayo]

I received the survey monkey link yesterday, just received another email about 45 mins ago basically an update to explain Freightliner’s application process. Check your inbox’s guys!

 

[Newapplicant]

I too have received the email from the very helpful OPC lady just clarifying Freightliner's recruitment process and that they will in contact in due course!

Good luck everyone!