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Recent content by SAlty

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    Eye lens replacement

    Sounds simple enough. Are you a driver, if so did you have any problems at your medical?
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    Trainee Depot Driver East Midlands Trains

    Hi, the tests are all in the booklet EMT emailed to shortlisted candidates - pages 1-40
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    Assessment Choice

    As I understand it - if he were to pass the assessments with Arriva, these results would also stand for South Western. You just need to be aware that some TOCS want enhanced scores and some don't. If he failed any tests with Arriva, he would be ruled out of taking the same test with South...
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    Trainee Depot Driver East Midlands Trains

    Derby on 28th!
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    Trainee Depot Driver East Midlands Trains

    Great theory - sounds very likely! Thanks for your insight.
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    EU national applying for trainee Driver position

    In terms of written assessments prior to being offered a position, there really isn't likely to be anything you need to 'write' and submit at all. The assessments are mostly a) b) c) d) answers. Keep positive - if you pass this interview, then the assessments and MMI you will get a place in a...
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    Train Driver Medical Standards

    I Hi there, is this a recent change? Is it documented somewhere do you know? Thanks
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    Standard & Enhanced Pass

    Pretty sure Northern are standard, with Transpennine, Arriva and East Midlands being enhanced. However, on speaking to OPC they have said that 'enhanced' pass marks all vary depending on the TOC.
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    Train Operators who consider relocation

    I believe Scotrail are happy to consider re-locators, but not sure of anyone else. I'd also be interested to hear replies on this.
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    Question regarding Arriva Cross Country Recruitment site

    I'd be reapplying straight away - nothing to lose. Imagine if your initial application is no longer on their system and the job closes before HR reply to your email...
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    TPE: First Group UK Careers: 6 Trainee Driver opportunities arise

    Thanks very much for posting - wouldn't have spotted this one. Does anyone know if TPE require enhanced passes at OPC stage 1 and whether they require the DFFT (Driver fault finding test)? Thanks in advance
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    ATW Trainee Drivers

    Much appreciated. Does anyone know if ATW accept 'relocators' or do you have to live within the hour commute already? Thanks
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    Guard eye test

    I believe they will ask you to do distance reading with each eye separately, so if your 'reading' eye doesn't meet the distance minimum then I'd assume you wouldn't pass. Safer to wear normal contacts or glasses for the test I would think...
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    Becoming a driver

    There's a position advertised with Scotrail at the moment for Trainees in Inverness - there may be less applicants due to the location...
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    ScotRail Qualified and Trainee Drivers Jobs

    Thanks - I was just checking it was the same TOC. Much appreciated

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