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what sort of shift start/end times are we looking at as a newbe? Im guessing the rubbish ones! I’m Cov depot if that makes a difference...

Did 7 polos 1 shirt too, and 2 cargo trousers. Can’t wait to rock the shorts and safety shoe look though!

Makes you think how long we might be waiting once we get through the first stages....

Uniform stuff is confusing. Basically telling you it’s a lottery as to what size fits you.

I joined the police in 2008, would have retired at 59 with 35 years service. If I stay as a driver until train retirement age at 62 I wouldn’t be able to get my police pension until normal retirement age which will be 67 by then. But hey ho, it’s only 13 years of police pension and I’ll...

Starting with WMT in May as a trainee, 13 years in the police. Going to be very strange that’s for sure and no idea at this point if it’s the right thing. But gotta be in it to win it!

Yes all sorted thanks mate.

Down for 10th too? Yeah strange. Had my medical 3 weeks ago now. No issues on the day whatsoever and as far as I know, I doubt they’ll find drugs in me!

I emailed recruitment wondering if there was any update on the medicals but apparently still waiting for drug tests results. It’s only 2 weeks from now that notice will need to be handed in for me, and some of you guys start the week before I do so it’s all very last minute! Does anyone know...

For saying I believe I’ll be good at it? That’s not arrogance, I wouldn’t have applied if I didn’t think I could do the job! Anyway, things often get taken out of context on forums etc but I’m in no way arrogant believe me. But you have to be confident in yourself, something I know some people...

Whether I’m a driver yet or not is irrelevant to be honest, the reasons for changing careers are though. And if the trains paid less than the cops, I wouldn’t be leaving. Yep I was honest though, salary was one of a few reasons for changing careers, interest in trains etc wasn’t one of them. So...

At the end of the day it’s a job, and you go to work to earn money to pay your bills and enjoy things in life. That’s the whole reason for working in my mind. I have absolutely zero interest in trains, however it’s a job I believe I’ll be good at going on my previous roles in the police and so...

Im not being funny but, salary and benefits are surely the first question one would ask of any job or career? Why else do you go to work?!

Currently 14 years in the Police and 37. Should be starting in May as a trainee.

Wow, so much pressure. I am not particularly good at the Q&A in a group type thing either, just instantly stall and get brain freeze. Doing things practically I like to think is a different story. It’s a bit like if someone asks you for a 5 digit door code.... stood in front of the door you type...

how do the booked Sunday’s work and how often? Are they compulsory?

Ah I’m with you, thanks pal!

Have you got a bit more of a detailed example of the shifts mate? Not quite sure what you mean with the way you’ve explained it! Due to start in May and down for Cov depot but guessing the shifts will be fairly similar.

Yep, carbon copy! I am coming from the police so not so much of a lifestyle change as such as I am used to shift work etc, but more the job security really and starting again. Like the last replies say, its not the ideal time to be jumping from one career to another but the one saving grace with...

Just a big career change for me, not to mention initial wage drop. Not something you can really make light hearted. I’m in a secure job so to drop that and move in uncertain times is a big decision yeah. At the end of the day it is just a job for most people, never something I’ve thought of...