Dont run before you can walk. Not started the course yet so dont need to worry about the shifts. I'd concentrate in the 10 weeks first because it's going to be the most stressful 10 weeks you can have. Then worry about what your mentors shifts are going to be. Most like midnight starts long turns silly o clock in the morning or the eveningI was external as well and had my medical on the 23rd of September.
Does anyone have a shift roster for North Kent by any chance?
Dont run before you can walk. Not started the course yet so dont need to worry about the shifts. I'd concentrate in the 10 weeks first because it's going to be the most stressful 10 weeks you can have. Then worry about what your mentors shifts are going to be. Most like midnight starts long turns silly o clock in the morning or the evening
Keep the motorbike, short term pain for a long term gain. I took 10k pay cut to be a junior driver then worked every rest day as overtime and got comfy again and no I've just finished the mainline junior course and am back to square one of flat wages. I'd keep the motorbike If i were you ive just bought one for the sake of saving money.I appreciate that, however, the reason I’m asking is so I can get an idea of the shift patterns/how many weekends/nights etc. I live in Essex and need to use the Dartford Toll so I’m weighing up wether to keep my motorbike or sell it. Financially I’m taking a pay cut so I need to work these things out. I originally applied for Barking so this changes my plans slightly. Surely it’s ok to try and establish an idea of the working patterns of the depot I’m being posted to? I appreciate there may be no one on this thread with the info but there is no harm in asking.
No paperwork, it will probably take a week or so to get that in place and will be by post, from what I’ve been told.
Hi guys,
Can anyone advise me on what exact assessments you sit for DB ?
Group Bourbon, TRP1, ect....
Thanks matefor junior/trainee driver
Group Bourdon
Glop test- read a passage memorise it and answer questions
Dials test
Tones test count the tones played to you, can’t remember if it’s the high or low one you count .
Search for double symbols in a telephone directly and circle then - 2 tests for that one is counting tones at same time .
computer tests
Take the call round the maze using 2 joysticks
Flashing image test
And the test where u stare at a screen for half hour clicks a button everyone the box goes black .
hopefully not missed any and hope you can understand that .
Thanks mate
No mate, not for the Depot I applied for.....some one I know just got an invite to assessment at Doncaster for the Barking depot application.have you got a test date or any further forward yet ?
No MMI interview ?for junior/trainee driver
Group Bourdon
Glop test- read a passage memorise it and answer questions
Dials test
Tones test count the tones played to you, can’t remember if it’s the high or low one you count .
Search for double symbols in a telephone directly and circle then - 2 tests for that one is counting tones at same time .
computer tests
Take the call round the maze using 2 joysticks
Flashing image test
And the test where u stare at a screen for half hour clicks a button everyone the box goes black .
hopefully not missed any and hope you can understand that .
Yes, MMI as wellNo MMI interview ?
Anyone else been told they are starting in December yet ? Still waiting for email but spoke to recruitment again to check and she said def December for my drivers course .
Anyone else been told they are starting in December yet ? Still waiting for email but spoke to recruitment again to check and she said def December for my drivers course .
Congrats! Just wondering, how long has it taken you to get this far from when you first applied for the job?That’s me just had the email ... off to hand my notice in
Congrats! Just wondering, how long has it taken you to get this far from when you first applied for the job?
All recruitment now frozen I'm sorry to inform you.
Not sure about those already waiting to start.
Well I’ve had my email today telling me I’m def starting lol literally a hour ago lol
All recruitment now frozen I'm sorry to inform you.
Not sure about those already waiting to start.
I’ve just had the same as well mate, December the 9th start date and all uniform/PPE order forms to complete - Although the contract will follow shortly I’ve been told! I’m in for the Peterborough depot, what about yourself?
That’s going to rock the boat with some ! Perhaps it’s just any further recruitment but the ones who have contracts are still on to start ?