LU Night Tube Train Operator - Part Time

[jellybabyj]

Can anyone shine any light on the discount you get for
A season ticket as I want to work out rough amount I will
Get stopped out of my wages as they offer a interest free loan for the rest

 

[Lrd]

Can anyone shine any light on the discount you get for
A season ticket as I want to work out rough amount I will
Get stopped out of my wages as they offer a interest free loan for the rest

It's 75% off. If you go for the loan, they'll pay the full cost of the season ticket into your pay, you then go buy it and claim a refund of the 75% from TfL which they pay back over 10 months.

So every 4 weeks, they'll deduct the cost of the season ticket as well as refund 75% over the 10 months. Don't forget you'll be paying tax on that refund so it doesn't always work out to take the loan

 

[Mojo]

So every 4 weeks, they'll deduct the cost of the season ticket as well as refund 75% over the 10 months. Don't forget you'll be paying tax on that refund so it doesn't always work out to take the loan

Although worth mentioning if the season ticket is for GTR (trading as Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern) or East Coast, then you can get the full 75% discount, tax free.

 

[burlsey]

You won't hear anything unless it's bad news....you call tho and they will tell u after 2 or 3 days but they won't call u to tell u..basically no news is good news....but call them for the news and then it's a case of waiting for training ...some people who have already been through the process have start dates in like feb etc

Have you done your contract signing yet??

 

[TheGreatISA]

Hey guys, just wondering if those who were offered the role around 4th of December 2017 had/booked their medical yet?

Not heard anything yet. I'm guessing due to the Christmas break we will hear back over the next couple of weeks. Keep us posted if you do receive anything

 

[Lrd]

Although worth mentioning if the season ticket is for GTR (trading as Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Great Northern) or East Coast, then you can get the full 75% discount, tax free.

Yes, that's true! I forgot to mention that. It's only East Coast as far as Peterborough though isn't it?

 

[Mojo]

Yes, that's true! I forgot to mention that. It's only East Coast as far as Peterborough though isn't it?

Anywhere on the East Coast route. A forum member used to have one to Leeds.

 

[Lrd]

Anywhere on the East Coast route. A forum member used to have one to Leeds.

That's good to know, thanks

 

[Tony23]

Hello everyone, so I done my ac2 a week before Christmas, I think I was the last person to take it and got the email a week later to say I was unsuccessful. I thought it went well and as they can't give you more feedback due to the number of applications would it be worth ringing the number on the email for any queries to see if they could perhaps give me more details on where I went wrong? Also does anyone know if they'll be reopening for recruitment in 2018. Many thanks

 

[jellybabyj]

It's 75% off. If you go for the loan, they'll pay the full cost of the season ticket into your pay, you then go buy it and claim a refund of the 75% from TfL which they pay back over 10 months.

So every 4 weeks, they'll deduct the cost of the season ticket as well as refund 75% over the 10 months. Don't forget you'll be paying tax on that refund so it doesn't always work out to take the loan

Ok so I still
Get the 75% discount if I don’t take the loan ??? Or do I have to pay full then claim it bk just need to no as season ticket is just under 3k to shenfield from colchester

 

[Lrd]

You will have to pay the full price then claim the 75% back from TfL

 

[Lrd]

You would also have to change at Shenfield onto TfL Rail/Crossrail as our staff passes aren't valid on Greater Anglia (except Liverpool Street - Stratford).

 

[m301]

Hello everyone, so I done my ac2 a week before Christmas, I think I was the last person to take it and got the email a week later to say I was unsuccessful. I thought it went well and as they can't give you more feedback due to the number of applications would it be worth ringing the number on the email for any queries to see if they could perhaps give me more details on where I went wrong? Also does anyone know if they'll be reopening for recruitment in 2018. Many thanks

No harm in trying but they probably won't offer you anything in the way of feedback since if you get some then everyone will be asking. I'm hearing Jan/Feb from a number of T/ops but as always its just rumors, can't tell if that's accurate...

 

[Lrd]

March 2018 for the new recruitment drive supposedly

 

[jellybabyj]

Ok don’t mind changing trains tbh but looks like my training won’t b till June due to holiday pre booked I spoken to recyitment and basicly all ready for training but the holiday holding me bk

 

[oz220]

Ok don’t mind changing trains tbh but looks like my training won’t b till June due to holiday pre booked I spoken to recyitment and basicly all ready for training but the holiday holding me bk

June? when’s your hols and what training dates did they offer you?

 

[jellybabyj]

June? when’s your hols and what training dates did they offer you?

Basicly I can’t b offered any due to they will clash with my
Holiday till I return

 

[Ibra]

March 2018 for the new recruitment drive supposedly

Which positions , customer service etc ?

 

[Lrd]

Which positions , customer service etc ?

Night Tube Train Operator

 

[Ibra]

Night Tube Train Operator

Ah thanks

 

[Tube driver]

Hi, I do the same journey as you'll be doing and you'll get the 75% as mentioned but it is a taxable benefit which you'll pay at your marginal rate. I'm a full time T/op and my ticket works out at around 50 ish% off standard price (but I'm a higher rate tax payer)

You'll get the claim forms off your admin staff. One form to claim the loan, another to claim the discount. Usually sorted by your next payday.

Two ways of doing the journey,

1 - pay as far as Shenfield and change to TfL rail. (Takes a lot longer but saves you even more money)

2 - pay as far as Stratford (staff pass covers you from Stratford to Liverpool St on GA)

Dunno why that post made me join up. Been lurking for years. Still managed to screw up the quoting function. Anyway, hi!

Ok so I still
Get the 75% discount if I don’t take the loan ??? Or do I have to pay full then claim it bk just need to no as season ticket is just under 3k to shenfield from colchester

 

[jellybabyj]

Hi, I do the same journey as you'll be doing and you'll get the 75% as mentioned but it is a taxable benefit which you'll pay at your marginal rate. I'm a full time T/op and my ticket works out at around 50 ish% off standard price (but I'm a higher rate tax payer)

You'll get the claim forms off your admin staff. One form to claim the loan, another to claim the discount. Usually sorted by your next payday.

Two ways of doing the journey,

1 - pay as far as Shenfield and change to TfL rail. (Takes a lot longer but saves you even more money)

2 - pay as far as Stratford (staff pass covers you from Stratford to Liverpool St on GA)

Dunno why that post made me join up. Been lurking for years. Still managed to screw up the quoting function. Anyway, hi!

Cheers feller 50% is better then full price lol. So u live in colchester ???

 

[Tube driver]

Cheers feller 50% is better then full price lol. So u live in colchester ???

You'll find there's a few of us who travel down from there ( and a few a lot further!!) so after a while you'll spot a few 'faces' on the 04.43. Although I prefer to travel a bit incognito as if there's a problem on the line, for some reason people think that you should be sorting it!

 

[jellybabyj]

You'll find there's a few of us who travel down from there ( and a few a lot further!!) so after a while you'll spot a few 'faces' on the 04.43. Although I prefer to travel a bit incognito as if there's a problem on the line, for some reason people think that you should be sorting it!

Haha so i will look for someone in Camo then lol.

Do u have a pass to Stratford or shenfield as there about 1k difference in the price
Lol

 

[Tube driver]

Haha so i will look for someone in Camo then lol.

Do u have a pass to Stratford or shenfield as there about 1k difference in the price
Lol

Pass to Stratford. Can't be doing changing trains, especially as it adds quite a bit of time to my commute. Time is more valuable to me than saving a few quid on fares.

Good luck by the way.

 

[jellybabyj]

Yer I was thinking that to cba to swap so Easyer to get one train to Liverpool Street etc.

Cheers won’t b training till end of June due to i
Have holiday booked which is will
Clash with it

 

[cjunited]

I'm due to start in 4 weeks time, Been a long time waiting. When i did get me start date which was just before xmas they asked if i had any pre holidays booked, to which i didn't have any, But I'm thinking off booking a holiday in November, should this be an issue ?

 

[DARK CHOC]

Why would it ..u should have finished your training by then ..so just speak to your manager and see if it falls on your holidays and if not see if you can swap with members in your depot

I'm due to start in 4 weeks time, Been a long time waiting. When i did get me start date which was just before xmas they asked if i had any pre holidays booked, to which i didn't have any, But I'm thinking off booking a holiday in November, should this be an issue ?

 

[DARK CHOC]

I have got my unique Louis V stylish TFL shoes and hi viz...nearly time for training start date ...exciting times

 

[RandomGuy]

I have got my unique Louis V stylish TFL shoes and hi viz...nearly time for training start date ...exciting times

Lucky you, still waiting for a medical, lost interest in my current job and its become so tedious now lol