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Recent content by Dai_Llama

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    ATW Trainee Drivers

    So how did it go??!
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    New conductor positions ATW next year.

    Advert is live now: https://www.comeaboard.co.uk/recruiter/users/jobsearch.php?&id=2110
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    Arriva Trains Wales - Trainee Driver & Conductor Jobs

    You can add Holyhead to that list now; just been opened today.
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    HM Forces leaver

    Hi Bluesuit, I left the RAF this year to commence a job on the railways. From what I can gather there are plenty of ex Armed Forces types in the industry and they are looked upon favourably due to their training, punctuality, backgrounds, life experience and the likes. So long as you nail...
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    ATW and Welsh speakers

    They must be South Walians then:lol:
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    ATW and Welsh speakers

    There is no requirement to speak the greatest language in the World to work for ATW.:D Those bilingual conductors will make public announcements in both English and Welsh which is nice to hear.
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    Arriva Trains Wales- Sterling Background Check

    It is genuine. I went through the same company when going through the application process. ATW should have mentioned to expect an email off them.
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    ATW Trainee Conductor

    1. You work on average four days a week and every three weeks you get five days off. Early starts and early finishes mixed in with late starts and late finishes. Can work a few days then get a few off. Your rest days are set in stone so planning for the year is more or less possible 2. Think...
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    Does cable theft still happen?

    Seems to be happening a bit recently on the Valleys.
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    A Franchise Question

    From what I have been told that's your answer more or less!:D
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    ATW Trainee Conductor

    I was chatting to one of the guards on the Holyhead to Cardiff service on Sunday and he told me there was a new vacancy coming up for the Holyhead depot. He was proven right by today's news.
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    Health care

    The name of the company used by ATW is Healthshield https://www.healthshield.co.uk/
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    Conductors/Guards - What do you enjoy about your job?

    Just started my training but from what I have seen to date its interesting, rewarding and a friendly place to work. Time will tell if I am right or wrong but the initial impression is a positive one.
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    a huge thanks!!!

    Congratulations! Enjoy the ride.:D
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    Career Move..

    What he said. Save the money and let the internet do the leg work for you. Good luck.

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