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  1. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    Hi there, my best advice is to email them and say that due to your work comitments you cannot do those dates. They'll update your account with more dates. I had this problem last year...
  2. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    Nick, have you heard anything yet mate?
  3. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    Fingers crossed we hear something soon then. This waiting game is killing me lol On a serious note though, the interviews are not just about FTPE. They focus on customer service you've given aswell :D
  4. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    I'd suggest if you're like me and applied last year, re-done the tests this time around hang tight. Good things come to those who wait....
  5. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    Last year I heard back within a matter of days to book a phone interview. I applied last Thursday evening, completed the assessments Friday/Saturday and am awaiting to hear back. I wouldn't worry to much as they'll get back to us eventually. I've a funny feeling that they're that bogged down...
  6. andylloyd

    Trainee Drivers TPE

    Doesn't surprise me if i'm being honest. I'm in for the Newcastle one, doing the second assessment tomorrow. Nice to know that the questions haven't changed in nearly twelve months lol
  7. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Got my email on Friday.... :(
  8. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Has anyone else had the 'email of doom n gloom' to date?
  9. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    I tried on Friday to email back DBS as I passed my driving test(car). The email bounced.. I suppose now I await this gloomy email. Has anyone heard anything about their applications for Thornaby?
  10. andylloyd

    FTPE Trainee Train Drivers

    I applied for the earlier batch in December. Passed both online assessments. Then a few days later got an invite to arrange a telephone interview. Booked the interview for a friday evening. After the weekend was then told a resounding 'NO' as I didn't score highly enough on the telephone...
  11. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Maybe they shouldn't have advertised it then.... Mind you the HR team know what they're doing.... Don't they?
  12. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Applied for Thornaby, still awaiting a reply. Fingers crossed i'll hear one way or another...
  13. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    Cheers for the heads up, I was wondering this weekend if there was any movement.. I've put down for Thornaby. Can anyone tell me if Tyne Yard is still under DBS?
  14. andylloyd

    Trainee Driver vacancies DBS

    I got recepit of my email this evening. Sent it out Friday evening. Now the waiting game begins.
  15. andylloyd

    TPE trainee drivers

    Heard back from the lovely First Group on Monday. Managed to resend me an invite for today. Got the 1700 slot booked. Fingers crossed :D --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Now the waiting game commences :oops:
  16. andylloyd

    TPE trainee drivers

    Cheers, the only issue that i'm the only one 'not' on holiday so i've gotta do my whole shift :cry: --- old post above --- --- new post below --- As if things were that easy lol. :(
  17. andylloyd

    TPE trainee drivers

    Cheers. I got an email eventually on Friday late afternoon to say i'd passed and that they'd like to speak to me. Logged in to book my slot and I've had to decline it due to it clashing with my current employer, I didn't have a choice :( Are they flexible at all for the slots for the trainee...
  18. andylloyd

    TPE trainee drivers

    Hi folks, just completed my online assessments. How long do you wait?
  19. andylloyd

    Trans Pennine Express (TPE) Manchester - Edinburgh via Newcastle or Coatbridge

    A friend in Berwick has confirmed this this morning. Hence the reason for Freightliner Route learners leading upto these.

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