Saw this online if anyone is interested:
https://apply.greateranglia.co.uk/vacancies/1400/
'Greater Anglia is undergoing an exciting transformation; with £1.4bn investment in new trains, new station facilities and the backing of a long term franchise that will transform customer journeys throughout East Anglia it never been a better time to join us.
Our Operations department is integral to the smooth running of our trains and we have an opportunity for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team as Trainee Depot Drivers or Trainee Train Drivers.
We are now recruiting for our future Trainee Drivers programmes 2017/2018.
You will work an average of 35 hours per week, and shifts are over a 24-hour period. The role will involve early starts, late finishes, weekend and bank holiday working.
Able to work well on your own, you will be an excellent communicator, comfortable dealing with both customers and colleagues alike. An organised individual with excellent concentration and attention to detail, you will have the willingness to accept the high level of responsibility associated with this role and the ability to work effectively.
Please note that you will not be permitted to take annual leave in the first six months of training.
To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four behaviours to life in in your everyday work:
Genuine be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
Professional be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
Proactive be progressive, innovative and decisive
Inclusive be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity
Greater Anglia can offer you a great work/ life balance alongside a generous salary. If learning, developing and growing your career is as important as great benefits such as free travel, pension, family discounts, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme, then apply now, and see what we can do for you!'
Apologies for the poor cut and paste job. This. Was via my I phone on the train....
https://apply.greateranglia.co.uk/vacancies/1400/
'Greater Anglia is undergoing an exciting transformation; with £1.4bn investment in new trains, new station facilities and the backing of a long term franchise that will transform customer journeys throughout East Anglia it never been a better time to join us.
Our Operations department is integral to the smooth running of our trains and we have an opportunity for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to join the team as Trainee Depot Drivers or Trainee Train Drivers.
We are now recruiting for our future Trainee Drivers programmes 2017/2018.
You will work an average of 35 hours per week, and shifts are over a 24-hour period. The role will involve early starts, late finishes, weekend and bank holiday working.
Able to work well on your own, you will be an excellent communicator, comfortable dealing with both customers and colleagues alike. An organised individual with excellent concentration and attention to detail, you will have the willingness to accept the high level of responsibility associated with this role and the ability to work effectively.
Please note that you will not be permitted to take annual leave in the first six months of training.
To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four behaviours to life in in your everyday work:
Genuine be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful
Professional be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises
Proactive be progressive, innovative and decisive
Inclusive be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity
Greater Anglia can offer you a great work/ life balance alongside a generous salary. If learning, developing and growing your career is as important as great benefits such as free travel, pension, family discounts, childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme, then apply now, and see what we can do for you!'
Apologies for the poor cut and paste job. This. Was via my I phone on the train....
given that it's an electrified system, what exactly do depot drivers spend their day doing? Would it be more night work than day?
