DB Schenker- another trainee driver thread!!

[JAMBO]

Yes it is poor, but that is what driver recruitment is like, it drags on forever. Think what's happened too is quite a few at freightliner are jumping back to Schenker so maybe they were surprised and now think they can just poach qualified drivers? But then that just creates vacancies at the other FOC. End of the day all the FOCS are desperate for drivers now so I am sure you will get your chance at one of them. One door closes, another opens as they say .It may not be where you want but it's a start and in time get you closer to home.

 

[#1 driver]

Ok , to play devils advocate , maybe DBS advertised for qualified drivers and got little or no response . Then advertised for trainees , then got some response from qualified/previously redundant/displaced drivers .

Dunno , just speculating .

 

[The Snap]

not a thing mate!

I have just been allocated May 16th.

Yes, on April 8th

Yeah, assessment day on May 7th in Donny. Any indication of how many a generally get through to the assessment centres?

 

[Nick82]

Hey guys, I have been away so I am a little out of the loop a little. Am I right in saying that from reading all these posts that all external applicants that applied for the Tyne Yard position, the vacancy has been with drawn for internal applicants already with DBS

 

[Fred Dinenage]

Yes, and applications won't be held over for future positions.

 

[Nick82]

and what about those who have conducted assessments already, do they last 12 months

 

[Deltic Dan]

Had my managers interview today think went ok (hoping)

only got asked 5 questions and only 1 vacancy though.

But the assessments lasts up to 3 years if unsuccessful at managers interview.

 

[Casey Jones125]

Had my managers interview today think went ok (hoping)

only got asked 5 questions and only 1 vacancy though.

But the assessments lasts up to 3 years if unsuccessful at managers interview.

DD,
How long ago was your assessments and MMI?

 

[Deltic Dan]

Only about two weeks ago its the first time I've applied

 

[colin86]

Only about two weeks ago its the first time I've applied

Deltic dan. I also had my interview yesterday waiting game now, what depot you apply for? I was told 14 applicants for 3 positions.

 

[Casey Jones125]

Only about two weeks ago its the first time I've applied

Dan, have you been given a date to start training? Where are you going to be based?

 

[Deltic Dan]

I applied for Doncaster and Yorkshire and my interview was at Doncaster!

Was told i wouldn't find out till next thursday

don't know when the training will begin if successful

 

[Casey Jones125]

Deltic dan. I also had my interview yesterday waiting game now, what depot you apply for? I was told 14 applicants for 3 positions.

Where did you apply for Colin?

 

[colin86]

Where did you apply for Colin?

Carlisle. Kingmoor yard

 

[dapc]

When I was told I passed the M interview that training would be in August. I was then asked if I can be on the May course but due to 2 weeks in Japan the day after they asked me, I wouldn't of had much time to do the medical and hand my notice in. So they said August but likely it will be brought forward to a unknown date.

 

[Casey Jones125]

Does anyone know dates for driver courses this year?

Regards

 

[387star]

I know an ex southern conductor who was based at barnham now a trainee driver for db well done him!

 

[LC_ON]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from the Westbury Depot positions?

It's been quite a while now and I've had no feedback from it.

 

[RB5Bird]

I start on 6th May.

 

[wanabedriver]

I start on 6th May.

Same here, have you had your joining instructions yet mate.
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Does anyone know dates for driver courses this year?

Regards

6th May and I believe there is a course in August

 

[Casey Jones125]

Same here, have you had your joining instructions yet mate.
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6th May and I believe there is a course in August

Thanks WBD!

 

[RB5Bird]

Nope, nothing yet. Was going to call them on Monday if still nothing as I am off up North for a couple of days, could even pick them up from Doncaster?!

 

[Pompy]

For those starting on 6th May well done and good luck.
Would anyone be able to confirm the training wage and how long the course takes .
Is there a probation period before you get a drivers wage ?
Thanks

 

[haikarate]

Salary Information

Trainee Salary
£21,230 per annum whilst training

Qualified Driver Operator Salary
£34,965 per annum once fully competent

Qualified Mainline Driver Salary
£43,708 per annum once fully competent

 

[saracen]

With the recent 3 year deal over pay and conditions, these figures have increased.

I don't have the exact amount at hand.

 

[#1 driver]

£47000 this year
£49000 next year
£50500 the year after .

 

[Pompy]

Many thanks for the replies.
I guess that training will be somewhere around 23k.

 

[Scaramanga]

Training wage now £23800 I think. Course is 9 weeks classroom followed by approx 6 months of handling and route learning before qualifying. Although on full pay you are then classed as a post qualified driver with more ride alongs and downloads from managers for around 2 years.

 

[RB5Bird]

Joining Instructions arrived. Up to Doncaster for the Tuesday, then Toton for 10 weeks!
Not long now.

 

[Casey Jones125]

Joining Instructions arrived. Up to Doncaster for the Tuesday, then Toton for 10 weeks!
Not long now.

Well done Birdy!