Recent content by Kezbian1804

Sorry for the radio silence over the past week, been on holiday with the family for a week and back to the grind tomorrow. First day back since passing my test so looking forward to getting out there on my own. I hope you've enjoyed the Vehicular Familiarisation stuff this week just passed...

How are you finding things Ryan? I passed my test today, took me two attempts but I got there which is all that matters. What line you learning?

You're only the second group to have the ordering forms. My group didn't get them, it was changed for the group after us due to feedback which leads me on to your second question. The uniform can take a few weeks to arrive because it needs ordering, sorting etc.

Hi Ryan, 'smart casual' is the norm, especially for the first week which will be predominantly Induction and Rules and Regulations so you won't even look at a tram in the first week. I'd recommend getting some kind of safety footwear as you will definitely be needing it in the second week once...

Yeah that's more or less what I got. Let us know how it progresses

I applied on a Saturday and was offered the assessment day within a week. If you've applied through indeed it's possible that HR have your details stored on file and may contact you as and when we are doing a new recruitment drive. Seemingly it looks like we are after more drivers so keep the faith.

Oh and one last thing. Really focus on the Simulator. Again, listen to the instructor. You'll be surprised how many people fail at this stage because they didn't listen/over speed/failed to stop at a signal or station. I'm hearing a lot of applicants have been failing at this stage.

All I can say about the SCAAT is not to be too overwhelmed with the process. First and foremost it is about listening to the instructions. Secondly it's about accuracy. I'd say on average I completed between a 1/3 to a 1/2 on each grid. Interview wise, I can't remember most of the questions...

Oh and to answer the question on my thoughts on the job. It's definitely a career for life. I've come from a retail background which has been my whole working life. It's not easy at all, there is a lot to take in but ultimately if you apply yourself and do a bit of revision each evening for the...

The training hours to start with are 0800-1600 Monday - Friday. First week you'll do the Rules and Regulations stuff. Second week you move onto vehicle knowledge and then it gets easier from there on in. We did a week of lates when we were doing out of service driving but to be honest they were...

Nice one Ryan. Any idea which line you're learning first? My lot which started in Feb learnt Ashton-Eccles and the current lot are learning Altrincham-Bury. All I can say is the more you put in the more you'll get out of it. There are 3 exams (Rules and Regs, Vehicle and Final Exam) and then of...

Hi Ryan, welcome to ML! The eye test is absolutely straight forward. You stand at the back of a room and read from a letter chart whilst covering either eye. You've also got the colour blindness test as well.

They'll help you through. My group fretted over the test but in all seriousness they aren't going to set you up to fail. You need to ensure you're doing a little bit of revision each evening to back yourself up for the test. Only difference between what we learnt and what you'll learn is block...

How was your first day mate?

I'll be honest. At the end of my first week I was like 'What have I gotten myself into!?' but as time has gone on I've realised I'm not alone and I'm slowly getting more and more comfortable. I'm quite an anxious person so I've had to keep that in check but all in all it has been a good...