Recent content by MikeB89

Training is going great for me. Just going out on live trains etc preparing for our interim assessments. When you're in the classroom the theory can be a bit overwhelming at times but once you start going out it all clicks into place. At some point all of us didn't think we would remember...

Just replied to your PM

Not at all, Northern may have the franchise extended again like they did last year. If they don't, whoever takes the franchise on you will wear their uniform and work for them.

I would think yours will definitely come back. I sent my paperwork back two weeks before my start date and it came through a few days later. Although, if it doesn't there's nothing to worry about. You will get it within your first week and any train fares you had to pay will be reimbursed.

Not necessarily. If you are employed as a conductor then you get trained on how to be a conductor. There are certain things you have to learn to the same standard as a driver but that's as far as the relation goes. There's plenty of progression available, not just to being a driver. As for it...

After week one I'm even more exciting for what's to come so that should tell you something :) As for expenses, you get them back very quickly. If you send the forms back to HR in good time you should get your staff card (that you swipe through the barriers) in the post before your start date so...

Hi, unfortunately I can't offer much help there. the process for me was one interview but was in two parts. First part was a group exercise and part two was an individual interview.

Hi Sean, you should have received guidance notes as an attachment to the invitation email. If not then you may not have to do a group exercise.

Hi mate. I can honestly say I've never been this excited about a job before. The first week is an introduction to everything in general. Week 2 is where the hard graft starts!

Had my interview in January and start my training tomorrow based in Leeds. Standard interview questions and questions that have already been posted above. They also asked me what I knew about the conductor role, how I would approach certain situations that a conductor would face on a train...

Thanks mate. Good luck with your training too! I was meant to be on the April course but it would have meant working a 2 month notice period. Once everything was confirmed I just wanted to get out and start ASAP!

Yes no problem, although I'm assuming the first couple of weeks will be class based learning rules and regs etc before being let loose on a train with a conductor. Could be wrong though!

I start my conductor training on Monday based in Leeds. Training salary is just over £21k and goes up to £28,250 after 3 months with 3% commission on ticket sales

I can't wait to get started. Bit apprehensive but that can only be a good thing

I will be, but I think I've also replied to you on another thread telling you that :E