I would not do that if I were you, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Got to whichever assessment centre invite you get first, then if you pass you can tell the other company that you've already passed.
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I would not do that if I were you, don't put all your eggs in one basket. Got to whichever assessment centre invite you get first, then if you pass you can tell the other company that you've already passed.
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Atishyou
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Why not, then someone who wants to work for DB has more chance of getting the job?
PaulBusDriver
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I'm under the impression from other forum posts that The OPC will advise you to proceed with one application at a time as they become aware of two pending assessments.
BallastMonkey
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Sorry to hear that mate, hopefully somethings changes or better oppurtunities arise
Thanks and you never know but good luck to all
Evolution
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I think the key thing here is the DB role is a shunter/depot driver role and it may take years until you progress to the mainline, who knows how long that may be? I’ve heard it could take 3 years+.
At least with Freightliner you’re going straight into a mainline role.
Atishyou
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Not sure who you've heard that from, but with retirements coming up in the next 12 months or so, I'd expect it to be a lot sooner.
Atishyou
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I'm not aux fait with the assessments, but If that's one of the proper tests, then no. You no longer meet the criteria, as you would have taken and failed the assessment within the last 6 months.
You can apply for any other operator that doesn’t use the VSE.
Atishyou
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I've just been told that db don't do the VSE.
Evolution
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Ah right in that case then I think DB would be a good option for anyone looking to progress to the mainline.
Retirements? Most who were thinking of retiring took redundancy 12 months ago.
Atishyou
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'Most'? By that, do you mean those who have extended to the end of December, those who withdrew their notice to get a bit longer or those who put in for redundancy, didn't get it, so are looking at retirement through their own choice?
Deltic Dan
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Morning all
Recently looked at this position and it’s already been taken down!
Do any of you have the full requirements and criteria/full job advert, for if it comes around again
Recently looked at this position and it’s already been taken down!
Do any of you have the full requirements and criteria/full job advert, for if it comes around again
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Harbon 1
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Does anybody know if DB work to enhanced standards for the tests?
Atishyou
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Normal
Harbon 1
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Thank you
Harbon 1
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Hope everyone's assessment went ok! Hopefully the way the GBT is marked is in my favour 
Hope everyone's assessment went ok! Hopefully the way the GBT is marked is in my favour
I have absolutely no idea how I did - I think I preferred the GBT to the rest, the tones really threw me! Ah well, we shall see!
Harbon 1
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That was quick! 
How did they contact you?
How did they contact you?
I know! Surprised me too. Woke up this afternoon (nightshift) to a missed call and voicemail asking me to call back where she told me the good newsThat was quick!
How did they contact you?
Harbon 1
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I know! Surprised me too. Woke up this afternoon (nightshift) to a missed call and voicemail asking me to call back where she told me the good news
Fantastic! Well done mate!
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