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    Skilled Technician

    Hi, I have not actually attended a First assessment day but imagine that they would be similar to other TOCs. Have they sent you practice materials? You tend to find as a technician you get a comprehension and maths test, as well as whatever else they feel like throwing at you. Having chatted...
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    Depot Engineering Jobs Leics/Notts?

    Hi Woody, Have you thought about London? Just over your hour by train but if you get the right TOC travel would be free. Several depots in North London I know First have been looking out for fitters at Acton.
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    Odd - SWT class 158/159 passing through Andover

    It could possibly be on a test run out of the Salisbury depot.
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    Highly concerned for Medical - Hearing test will fail due to ear infection

    Don't know how bad your hearing is at present but I am in a safety critical role and my hearing is not perfect in one ear and I passed the medical but follow the advice given and contact HR.
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    SWT CO2 Booking Office position

    Thanks for the info much appreciated Yes I am at Basing Mon/Tues then off to my Depot but not on a drivers course.
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    SWT CO2 Booking Office position

    Good to hear you had a good week colonel. Just a quick one that has sprung to mind as I get ready for my induction on Monday lunch? It says nothing in the induction letter so I presume it is fend for yourself.
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    Number of applications

    Techie2 you are obviously aspiring to be a driver but why dont you use the skills you have as a techie to get a techie job in the railways and then move towards driving. You will find most technical jobs are already paying the salary you are acheiving.
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    Number of applications

    I submitted one application for SWT and was offered the post first time
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    Gateline assistant

    No I have an engineering role at Wimbledon.
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    Gateline assistant

    I to got a similar phone call on Tuesday I had a letter from SWT on Friday confirming the offer subject to medical and I am also worried about the medical but no idea why as I know that I am in alright shape just the thought of a test I suppose.
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    SWT assessment day for rolling stock tech

    Hi, I am looking for some info I am attending an assessment day on Wednesday for a MB3 Technician with SWT. Does anybody know what tests I will have to complete at the assessment? Fairly aprehensive spent years in the RAF and looking to start a new career on the trains. The job I would have...

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