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    Northern Driver Vacancy - Manchester

    Well done,and while the process appears slow for many,people continue to be invited to attend the assessment centre,so hold tight.
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    To be or not to be a Conductor..

    Its an excellent job and because of the customers,and their various ways......no two days are the same.In regards difficulties,much depends on your attitude and decision making,90% of the job really can be as problematic or as easy as you want it to be. You'll make good friends and you'll earn a...
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    Work-Life Balance on the Railway

    Why have you created another thread on the same topic?
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    Driver Manager Interview Questions

    Likewise. The MMI simply went into a bit more detail in regards the outcome of my situations.
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    Driver Manager Interview Questions

    Mine,6 weeks ago,wasn't.
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    Driver Manager Interview Questions

    Are you aware it will be competency based? So,expect 5 or 6 questions around your suitability for the role,such as 'tell us a time when you have dealt with an emergency' or 'you have solved a problem' etc.
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    Northern Driver Vacancy - Manchester

    Unfortunately,i don't know about future courses.
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    Northern Driver Vacancy - Manchester

    A course of 10 started on Monday.
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    Interview with NR

    Cheers,best of luck. All i will add is that Northern's HR dept isn't the most switched on,for want of a better phrase......So,just hang on in there.
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    Interview with NR

    What role are you applying for?
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    A career as a train driver

    I was all over the show,bleeps galore,leaving the track....but i just carried on going around,and passed.
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    Is It Worth Working On The Railway

    Why the need to compromise your fitness/training? There is plenty of time outside of work hours to pursue other interests,including fitness. The industry certainly hasn't stopped me.
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    Interview Monday!

    I'm surprised you haven't received more input/info from your colleagues.I also work for Northern and prior to my interview people couldn't do enough to offer such help. Anyway,as you will be aware,ts competency based,and will cover approximately 6 questions on topics such as dealing with an...
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    Trainee train driver

    Yep,the above is fair comment. If you can't,or won't,perform initial research yourself then you're considering the wrong career.Such a lack of self help/preparation displays poor dedication,initiative and common sense.This is a role that thousands of people hope to secure,and you can be sure...
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    Northern Driver Vacancy - Manchester

    Hi all,just a quick reply to state i passed my interview 2 weeks ago and today i passed my assessment in Doncaster. Best of luck to all who are still within the application process.
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    Pay gap between drivers and guards too big?

    If you're unhappy with your wage then get your driver application in.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Ahhh,probably the same block OH is situated.
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    Northern Rail- Wigan and man

    Where are the new class rooms? above the ticket offices?
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    Northern Rail Shifts

    'Bottom' link at Vic - Earliest start 0408 latest finish 0130ish....... you work plenty of Clitheroes,Liverpools,Southports and Huddersfields with a few Blackpools and the occasional Leeds for good luck:)
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    Thank you RailUK Forums

    Good thread. I'm another,who,in all probability......would not have gained employment without the help of this forum and its fantastic members. Thank you:D

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