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    SWR Driver Talent Pools

    I’m in exactly the same position as you...passed assessments, DMI and MMI and even had a medical booked which was then cancelled back in April last year. I’ve contacted recruitment a couple of times and they are always really helpful and honest. They’ve said there is such a backlog, they don’t...
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    Cross Country Bournemouth for Qualifieds

    I can’t offer much in the way of the information on the job, but I do live and work very close to Bournemouth Station and there is a huge car park that is never more than half full. If you didn’t get parking provided, then there are lots of safe roads within 5 mins walk that have no parking...
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    Depot Driver- Bournemouth

    I had an update fairly recently and I believe that courses are now full up until May, some more news will hopefully come in January for dates beyond that. The classes are still at half size but with the potential vaccines we are hoping for, this may be able to change slightly on some of the...
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    Depot Driver- Bournemouth

    I passed all the tests and interviews for Trainee Driver at Bournemouth at the end of last year, was booked in for a medical in April but had it cancelled due to COVID. I'm now just waiting with crossed fingers for a medical and start date which I hope might be early next year, but imagine it...
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    SWR Assessment Centre

    I am in the exact same position as you DA1, I have passed everything with SWR and am just waiting for a medical and then a start date...annoyingly my medical coincided with the lockdown date and was therefore cancelled! I emailed them a week ago and received a very helpful response explaining...
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    Qualified driver roles Woking and Farnham

    Many thanks for the information DA1, I will have a look through it. I was offered a medical at short notice but couldn't make it, unfortunately the next one available was then cancelled due to the COVID! Thanks again and best of luck with your future.
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    Qualified driver roles Woking and Farnham

    evening all, sorry for jumping in on the thread, in the last year I have passed all tests/interviews with SWR and was due a medical just before the COVID lockdown. Once the medical is out the way then I'll hopefully be on a course this year...can't wait! I have tried to find details on the...
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    SWR Trainee Driver at Woking

    https://uk.firstgroupcareers.com/vacancy/trainee-train-driver-woking-012552/12582/description/ First post so apologies if incorrect, currently advertising for Trainee Drivers at Woking.
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    A career as a train driver

    Hello, first post so please excuse any mistakes! I have passed all my assessments and have my first interview with SWR next week. I have been doing the usual research on questions and the company...wondering if you had any tips or indication of what happens? many thanks in advance.

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