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No news just yet for me, Liverpool deopt.

Is that confirmed for March as normally in the past it has taken months and been paid in drips and drabs.

Do you know what the employee/employer contributions % are?

Is the RPS final salary scheme still open to new starters or is it shut like at DB?

I’ve been with DB for over 4 years, clean record and been turned down by 2 separate companies in the last 6 months, on initial application, no tests or interviews. Now that’s a reality check and worrying!

I heard that the Union might potentially look to find employment with other companies for Drivers being made redundant. It would be good if this is the case as it saves people being out of work.

Avanti have just posted for Qualified Drivers again at London Euston, closing date 16th September https://my.corehr.com/pls/vtsrecruit/erq_search_package.search_form?p_company=1&p_internal_external=E

I was thinking the same. 2 hours with 1 hour lunch, where do I sign up haha!

Thank you and good luck to you if you decide to make the move

I’m in the same position as you so it will be good to hear input from others. I’ve currently got applications in for TOC’s and just waiting to hear back. My main reason for moving would be the pension as my current company no longer do the final salary scheme.

Surely as you’re a Qualified Driver they would give you a bit of time to make the decision, even if just a couple of days. How long have you been waiting? I thought talent pools for Qualified Drivers would be a lot less waiting as they need you quicker than training someone up from scratch

Not just yet, but it did only close on Saturday 1692111277 Sorry that’s if you were referring to Liverpool & Wolverhampton which has been the latest

They just give you a scenario with 4 answers and ask you to put them in order of what you think is the most important to the least important. 20 scenarios in total I think. I don’t actually think it’s a pass/fail test

I recently looked at applying for a qualified position at TPE and they wanted all of the forms submitted with the initial application, which I thought seemed strange. But it did state they would only contact your current company if you were offered a position.

Anyone with anymore information on the original post as I would like to know more about these 2 companies at Lime Street. Thanks

I’m capped on about 30k. A full final salary pension with another company is definitely tempting, plus free/discounted rail travel, better basic salary. To be honest I can’t really find any con’s to leaving

I was not aware that Qualified Drivers couldn’t now transfer over to RPS with DB. With no final salary scheme they will really struggle to retain newly Qualified Drivers and also struggle to recruit already Qualified Drivers.

Both advertisements have now been removed, that was very short lived.

New trainee positions just posted online. Get those applications in fast if interested as it will close early. https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/company/firsttranspennineexpress/home/ Good luck

I’m not 100% sure but I’ve heard it’s flat rate plus a £125 booking on fee. Maybe someone with better knowledge can correct me