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    Going part time

    Hi, Does anyone have experience of going part time as a driver? I appreciate lots of details are linked to specific TOC/FOCs but I'm trying to find out about take home pay/pension & brass contributions. For example, if full time salary is £54k, the higher rate of tax is paid, if it's half time...
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    GWR qualified driver talent pool

    Does anyone know what GWR’s approximate current waiting time for qualified drivers is for the south west of applying for their talent pool? Any idea how soon after qualifying they would consider an application? Thanks
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    GWR Penzance

    Does anyone have the telephone number and driver managers name for GWR Penzance please?
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    GWR driving at Plymouth

    Thanks Viking, I can't find that - not a good start! Do you have a link please
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    GWR driving at Plymouth

    Any drivers on here for GWR south west? Do vacancies come up for qualified drivers in Plymouth at all? Thanks
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    WMT recruiting

    As you'd expect, there's a lot of information to learn. Use any spare time to revise. Write out your own notes using coloured pens/highlighters to emphasise details and use the learning materials you're given. Form a what'sapp group so you can ask each other questions, some groups come in an...
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    WMT recruiting

    Too true mate, it's been a long time coming! Wish everyone good luck
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    WMT recruiting

    Had my uniform sizing session and document check yesterday, submitted the dbs check forms and told work I'll be leaving. 2 months to go, can't wait....
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    WMT recruiting

    Well the training's in Birmingham, but cov will be my final depot
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    WMT recruiting

    Got the phone call I'd been waiting for today :) Start training 2nd week in October....I'm over the moon to hear at last. Anyone else down for Coventry?
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    WMT recruiting

    Not really, just focused on the examples of things I had done, all health and safety, good decision, difficult situations etc
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    WMT recruiting

    The interview had the usual "give us an example of" questions when you made a safety critical decision etc, along with why train driving. The medical is blood pressure, sight, hearing, urine, and then modest tests to make sure you have coordination, balance, nothing to worry about
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    WMT recruiting

    I'm just waiting for the results of my medical, sure it'll be fine, then a start date I was told in the interview that it would be an October start and job based on Coventry. Can't wait!
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    The working week

    Does anyone have any experience with the shift patterns for the working week/month? Especially on WMT. I don't have any problems with what it might be, just interested in the balance and needs of the business Ta
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    Trainee Train Driver

    Does anyone have any knowledge/opinions about working for GB Railfreight compared to other companies, such as Freightliner?
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    Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

    Does anyone know which other depots are closest to the Birmingham depot?
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    Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

    It's great to hear good news, especially those that I've met at test/assessment days, Rose etc. Looks like summer time for Birmingham
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    Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

    Birmingham for me
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    Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

    Yep, I've had the same email and can't find my old exam certificates. Just left an email with the school to see if they keep details. ICT was definitely not a qualification in my days!
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    Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

    For those guys on the current training course: What are the hours? Is it Monday to Friday only? Are there any indications about the working hours imeadiately after the course? Thanks

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