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Recent content by Joshie Babie

  1. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Yep, from last assesments --- old post above --- --- new post below --- So there were total of 30 of us and 5 on last course
  2. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Course is three months long in classroom. Yes they run the course from Derby. Hours are 0900 - 1600ish. Shift pattern varies but rest days are often grouped together in groups of 4 at Derby. Talent pool seems to work in a first in first out system and until recently there were 25 in talent pool...
  3. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Well done everyone!
  4. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Course is going well. We all passed our rules last week. Currently we have a weeks AL. Then we have traction when we return. No new news on a future course yet though. I think the pay deal votes have ended so company should know what they are going to do soon. For people going to do their...
  5. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    There is no solid answer. It is all up in the air over the pay deal I think. The next possible date for a course we have heard may be some time in October but that I think may be dependent on the result of the pay deal. As I said I don't think anything concrete will happen until the company...
  6. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Yea Dave mostly Monday - Friday but does include some night shifts and early starts in training.
  7. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Hi Choochoomonkey, Course is going well! Good bunch of guys. There are 5 of us on the course not 6. First week was a good week but have been told it is going to intensify. What is next up for you computer testing?
  8. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Well done pal. See you in April:) What depot did you chose again?
  9. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Thank you to all three of you, I am sure we will meet up soon. I asked Tania; when I first got talent pool letter, what people were selected from the talent pool. Tania stated: Locations available, length of time in the talent pool and expiry of driver testing. I think the only reason I am on...
  10. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Hi BB3, Trico & Dave, Just an update. I spoke to Tania yesterday at my pre employment meeting, I asked her about the numbers on the April course and she stated that the final numbers were 6. She did reiterate the point made earlier in the forum that courses can have upto 10...
  11. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Thanks pal, Hopefully your course starts soon.
  12. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Dave, Passed my assessment with my current company just had to do the enhanced dots test on the 13/01 and managers meeting on the 27/01. Nothing to worry about with the medical very friendly people that will do their best to get you through, the medical center is in Leicester. Thank you! --- old...
  13. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Hi BB3, I had my medical last week and passed. I have been given April 11th Start date. I have a "pre employment meeting" next Monday, just payroll forms etc.
  14. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Well done Trico382!
  15. J

    Trainee Depot Driver - Derby

    Yes good luck to everybody on their stage 2 next week.

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