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    DB-Cargo-UK-Apprentice-Junior-Trainee-Driver-Peak-Talent-Forest-Pool

    https://jobs.deutschebahngroup.careers/jobs/JobDetail/DB-Cargo-UK-Apprentice-Junior-Trainee-Driver-Peak-Talent-Forest-Pool/93026 Another one for DB
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    GMWDA to Runcorn incinerator... what comes next?

    Hello all, https://www.mrw.co.uk/latest/suez-lands-manchester-waste-deal/10040286.article As above Viridor have walked away from the waste contract for Greater Manchester and Suez have become the preferred bidder for at least the next seven years. Viridor still retain the feedstock of refuse...
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    Hidden rules/drivers hours laws

    Hello all, I was wondering if someone may be able to explain how drivers hours laws work for a train driver in the UK. I currently work in the road freight industry and we must ensure drivers do not exceed an average of 48 hours per week over a 26 week reference period. Does it work in a...
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    freightliner intermodal Southampton routes

    Hi does anyone know what routes the drivers for freightliner intermodal sign for out of the Eastleigh driver depot. Also does anyone know what traction they use aswell as the 66 I suspect they also use a couple of 70s but not really sure. Thanks in advance --- old post above --- --- new post...
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    db schenker opportunity

    Had your driver trainee course fall through? It may be a blessing in disguise as dbs are looking to recruit 6 x apprentice operation managers... surely worth a try https://www.rail.dbschenker.co.uk/rail-uk-en/careers/Current_Vacancies/Current_Vacancies_uk/Operations_Management_.html :D
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    Groundstaff colas rail western region

    For anyone interested this vacancy has been open since August last yr. I have no idea where exactly it is based (at a guess l would think either Bristol, Taunton, Plymouth or Exeter) :roll:http://www.colasrail.co.uk/careers/job_vacancies/
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    DB Schenker westbury

    Did anyone here apply for one of the ground staff roles in Westbury that closed last Friday? I know it is going to be a waiting game but has anyone heard anything back yet :| Cheers!
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    Psychometric testing

    Hi was wondering if anyone can explain the two strikes rule with regards to jobs other than mainline driving. If you fail an assessment to be a shunter/ground staff/ ground operative/ trainman/ rail operative is it also the case that you have two attempts and two attempts only? Also does a...
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    Shunter

    Hi I have just applied for a shunter job. The thing I would like to know is as a non internal applicant what are my chances? I currently work for a waste management company as a charge hand and safety res. My job roles are as follows: mobile and fixed plant operatations, traffic controller...

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