Recent content by Kit.Frank

Good stuff! Thanks Red Devil.

Yeah, fingers crossed! Sounds fairly promising though. You mentioned the January courses are planned but not confirmed. Out of interest, was it HR who said this and when? Just because they seemed pretty sure the course commencing 16th Jan was a sure thing and I'll be needing to hand my notice in...

Thanks everyone for your replies. This forum is ridiculously useful! I still have a medical to pass but almost there... Thank you again for the information provided :-)

Quick question for any Northern trainee train drivers in the know: I am of the understanding that during the initial 16 week classroom training you are allocated one set week's holiday if you have passed all relevant assessments. My question is, once you are out with your instructor, do you...

Early 2017 would be cracking! I spoke to HR last week but didn't get much info as the lady dealing with the Darlington positions was in a meeting. However... I did mention to the chap that I was aware interview success was valid for 9 months and he said in some cases yes, but others no, and that...

Remaining applications getting sifted tomorrow...

Over 10,000 applications now sifted. Around 5500 to go!

Hi Dave. I'm also on hold with Northern for trainee train driver but for the Darlington depot- there are a few of us on here. I was interviewed in June and passed the psychometrics in July. The test results are valid for 3-5 years, depending on which TOC applied to, and the interview result...

They say on their current advert for Skipton trainee drivers that there're still places on the late November course to fill. I guess they just need drivers at Skipton more than at Darlington!

I've read on the forum that there's a Northern course starting this month and also one starting at the end of November. Not sure if there's one in December. Hoping they start allocating the remaining 'on hold' Darlington candidates at the beginning of the year though as our interviews expire...

Great post. I'm finding the forum invaluable too! I hope your training goes well and good luck in your career as a driver :-D Well done!

I quite agree!!!

Thanks for the encouragement Louby :-)

When did you have your interview? Mine was June. I'm assuming they go 9 months from your DMI date but could be wrong. Hopefully we'll be assigned to a course very early next year!

Hi Steve. I'd agree with the others... doubt your GCSE's will count for much when applying. I know many companies like at the least C's or above in Maths, English and Science but not sure this is the case for TOC's. If you didn't get past the application form stage, why not focus on improving...