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    Freightliner Intermodal after trainee drivers across UK

    could you not " save page as" as you progress with your application Tex.
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    Freightliner Intermodal after trainee drivers across UK

    Application all done and sent, just got to wait now with baited breath and fingers crossed! Tex. --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I would expect that due to the number of applications that are going to be recieved for this then unless all answers are 100% correct it will not go...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Not in this post he might not, but as per most employers they have stringent social media policies that if not adhered to can be you own downfall, just not worth it...... Tex.
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    DRS Trainee Trainwoman/Man

    Shows you was actually able to get up in the morning! And go and do a job. Pm
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    "Golden Handcuffs" contracts?

    There was reference to this clause when I was sent an example of a DBS training contract, sliding scale of 'training cost's' that would be redeemable upon leaving, I guess that they want to make sure that only committed applicants apply and try to show the cost's involved in supplying said...
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    Do London Underground staff count as Civil servants?

    Can't vouch for Costco but I would be surprised if they Didn't allow it. PM.
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    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Oh well, like you said previously " have a few more years driving a water tender ladder instead then!" Cheers pm.
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    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    "" * Electronic signature will be accepted "" Don't get too hung up on this requirement. Cheers Tex.
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    would a spent drink driving ban effect your chances of becoming a train driver?

    But what it does show is a disregard ( total or otherwise ) of known rules, which have been put in place to protect innocent people ie you and me. I have not got a problem if you want to consume copious amounts of Stella and then go and have a session with your favorite chainsaw in your own back...
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    DB Schenker- another trainee driver thread!!

    Hi all, I am looking at applying for a trainee driver post (via the current on line form) for DBS and it quotes Bristol as a location ( but according to their corporate website Bristol has no rail freight buisness showing at present https://www.dbschenker.com/ho-en/career/jobs/locator_en.html...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Guess what? I too ticked the 'No' option to "willing to relocate" but I was trying to apply for a job that was stated as being in my home city (Bristol) but I WAS willing to 'stay away' from home if the training was to be completed at say Crewe ( I am assuming Crewe anyone know different to...
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    Tunnels/ventilation shafts

    I think that when the tunnel was flooded during construction it was in fact because they struck into a fresh water aquifer (later known as the Great Spring) and this halted construction until pressure tunnel workings were pioneered. Until recently I think that the water that still floods...
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Where did my first post go?
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    Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

    Guess what? I also ticked the 'No' box with reference to relocation and received no contact in the last 48 hours, I did not answer this question lightly as I WAS willing to 'stay away' whilst undergoing said training probably Mon-Fri ( which I deducted was to be carried out at Crewe anyone know...

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