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    DLR - PSA (28/06/21)

    You get a staff tfl oyster, for you. Some uncertainty as to whether you still get a nominee pass; some TFL vacancies on the TFL web site only advertise a staff oyster for you. DLR is run on a franchise basis by KeolisAmey Docklands on behalf of TFL. Similar to the Arriva arrangement on London...
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    DLR - PSA (28/06/21)

    Current salary for the role is £48k once productive (12 weeks). Payrise next year in April 2022 of RPI plus 0.25% The last year of a 5 year pay deal the RMT agreed back in 2018. Shifts can start as early as 0400 or finish as late as 0200 at either Poplar or Beckton Depots. During the pandemic...
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    DLR are Recruiting Passenger Agents

    Relatively quickly, either with an interview date or a regret email. I heard within a week. Good luck
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    DLR - Passenger Service Agent

    Apologies if I have missed any previous threads but can anyone advise on the following regards the role of Passenger Services Agent (PSA) at DLR:- • Entry level salary and salary after qualified • Current shift patterns • Is the pension part of TFL Scheme or KeolisAmey ? • Is there any on site...
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    DLR are Recruiting Passenger Agents

    I’ve got an invite to do two on-line assessments. Does anyone know if there is staff parking at Poplar depot?
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    Assessment Day for South Eastern Trainee Conductor

    Do some research on the TOC. Have a basic awareness of their routes, history of the franchise (recently renewed) Goes without saying but dress smartly for the interview. Where appropriate emphasise the importance of safety in your answers. That's the safety of you, your passengers and the...
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    Was about ten days if I remember.

    Was about ten days if I remember.
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    New Guard at SWT

    Very good; really enjoying it. Week 1 is mainly induction. Week 2 is disability awareness and conflict awareness. Week 3 (this week) is the start of your theory. personal track safety.
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    Smart casual is fine; week 1 is mainly HR induction stuff; week 2 starts you on tannoy...

    Smart casual is fine; week 1 is mainly HR induction stuff; week 2 starts you on tannoy announcements and what to do in a disruption
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    New Guard at SWT

    Smart casual is fine for a medical - good luck!
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    A very young candidate for a guard position.

    Similar wait for me. Had medical in January and start on Monday
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    New Guard at SWT

    I start on Monday; looking forward to it. Phone HR and ask if there is availability on an earlier course. Worse that can happen is they say no. Well done btw
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    A very young candidate for a guard position.

    With the assessment practice and practice again with the materials sent to you. On the day work steadily through the tests and don't rush. Also read up on SWT; there is some good information on the website. Get a good night's sleep before. Try and meet a guard prior to any interview. The ones...
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    A very young candidate for a guard position.

    Good luck for Thursday. I start with SWT on 14 April. Hope to see you then!
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    Hi Sara, how did day 1 go?

    Hi Sara, how did day 1 go?
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    south west assessment

    Good luck for the assessment. Use the practice materials, research SWT, normal interview questions :- give an example of...... Etc. Look smart, wear a suit and a tie and polish your shoes. Or if you are a lady trouser/skirt suit Good luck
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    Medicals

    I to suffered with depression and was still on meds when I took my medical. I was passed ok and I'm pretty sure you will be ok also. You just have to remember to declare anything you have taken in last 10 days. Good luck!
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    Travel Benefits for your spouse

    Thanks, very helpful
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    Travel Benefits for your spouse

    Hi, Please can someone let me know whether your better half is able to get 75% off their commute to work? Mine works in London and not for a TOC. I'm assuming the benefit is just for leisure travel? I'm due to start as a guard next month. I guess you get given a rule book or similar so you...
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    New Guard at SWT

    The assessment is pretty much like the practice materials you have. The key is not to race through the questions but to be accurate. If you get stuck on a question just move in to the next - good luck

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