Northern Conductor Training

[Kadot]

Is anyone due to start their conductor training? Anyone been given dates?

 

[AngusYoung]

Start on Monday in Manchester.

 

[Kadot]

Start on Monday in Manchester.

Good luck with the training!

When was you given the start date and when was your medical?

 

[AngusYoung]

Had my medical on the 15th, and start date a few days later.

 

[Tbone20]

Had my medical on the 15th, and start date a few days later.

Can I ask when you had your interview.cheers Angus

 

[AngusYoung]

Can I ask when you had your interview.cheers Angus

I had my interview in March and was told I was successful back then.

 

[Tbone20]

I had my interview in March and was told I was successful back then.

Cheers pal

 

[railwaymania27]

How long did it take before they told you if you were successful? Was it a couple of days or longer?

 

[Kadot]

How long did it take before they told you if you were successful? Was it a couple of days or longer?

I was told exactly a week after and for my most recent interview, I was told the day after.

 

[railwaymania27]

Exactly a week after for the Conductors interview? Sorry I am confused?

 

[railwaymania27]

Was the week after one when you were unsuccessful?

 

[Kadot]

Was the week after one when you were unsuccessful?

Apologies. The 9 month application expiry date passed, hence the second interview. Passed both times just waiting for a medical and course date.

 

[railwaymania27]

Arhhh thanks for that

 

[railwaymania27]

Just another thing did they say in your interview when training dates are likely to be or was that not discussed until you were offered a position?

 

[Kadot]

No dates have been confirmed with me. Just been told that there are courses running this year.

 

[railwaymania27]

Thanks Kadot.

 

[AngusYoung]

I was told when the next course was due to start and a couple of other possible dates, but that all changed due to COVID19.

 

[railwaymania27]

Was that at interview or when you were successful Angus?

 

[railwaymania27]

And was it only a couple of days after you were told that you were successful?

 

[AngusYoung]

Was that at interview or when you were successful Angus?

At interview, I asked the question when it would be likely to get a course if successful.

 

[railwaymania27]

Arhhh okay no problem how long did it take for you to find out? What day did you have your interview and what day did they tell you?

 

[railwaymania27]

Been given any training dates yet guys?

 

[Kadot]

Nope not yet. Been waiting for a course date for almost a year. Patience is key.

 

[railwaymania27]

Fair enough

 

[Tbone20]

Start on Monday in Manchester.

Hows the training going angus

 

[richfoz84]

I’m starting trainee driver training next month, with northern.. so things are starting to happen!

 

[Tbone20]

I’m starting trainee driver training next month, with northern.. so things are starting to happen!

Good to know.nice one richfoz

 

[Ab1989]

Hi
Can anyone please tell me what do they test in medical assessment please? As I have been sent an email that they will get send me a medical assessment within 3 weeks and subject to that I will start on 14 sep.
Thanks

 

[AngusYoung]

Hi
Can anyone please tell me what do they test in medical assessment please? As I have been sent an email that they will get send me a medical assessment within 3 weeks and subject to that I will start on 14 sep.
Thanks

Hi mate, you will have to do a eye sight test, hearing test, colour perception, weight and height.

Also complete a alcohol breath test and a urine drug test.

You will also have to complete a medical history questionnaire.

 

[Kadot]

How long after the medical do you receive the contract of employment?