Trainee Drivers - North West

Hi all, new here & first post.
I've spent a lot of time reading through various threads and appreciate all the valuable information you've given me so far.
I'm interested in a change of career and hopefully will get the opportunity to apply for trainee driver position in the North West soon. I'm based in Manchester so can consider anywhere within an hour or so.

I am currently checking the following companies vacancy pages every few days and wondered if there's any I'm missing? Or is there any I shouldn't consider etc?

Arriva - Northern Rail
Transpennine Express
Virgin

Many thanks!

You've got CrossCountry (Arriva) as well but both them and Virgin rarely (if ever) take on trainees.

You've also got TfW at Crewe or Chester.

Oh, and have you looked at the FOCs at Crewe. Freightliner & DRS recruit every so often.