Moving to GWR as a qualified driver.

[Carl98k]

Evening all, has anyone got experience moving to GWR as a qualified driver? Just wondering how quickly things move.

 

[Juliet Barvo]

Wanting to go passenger already?

Aren't you 18 months into a five year Training Agreement with GB.

 

[Twotwo]

Wanting to go passenger already?

Aren't you 18 months into a five year Training Agreement with GB.

Circumstances change, maybe this works out better for them and for their personal life perhaps?

 

[Stigy]

Evening all, has anyone got experience moving to GWR as a qualified driver? Just wondering how quickly things move.

Depends on the depot I guess. GWR have been recruiting indefinitely for what must be years now for talent pools in several areas.

 

[Carl98k]

Wanting to go passenger already?

Aren't you 18 months into a five year Training Agreement with GB.

Yes, to be closer to my children as they’re suffering. But I won’t go in to that.

Depends on the depot I guess. GWR have been recruiting indefinitely for what must be years now for talent pools in several areas.

I’m told (don’t quote me) they struggle to recruit qualified drivers in the SW, as they don’t have a massive pool to choose from.

 

[PudseyBearHST]

Yes, to be closer to my children as they’re suffering. But I won’t go in to that.


I’m told (don’t quote me) they struggle to recruit qualified drivers in the SW, as they don’t have a massive pool to choose from.

They have quite a bit of interest in the South West as it’s a popular place for people wanting to relocate too. Bristol TM is your best chance.

 

[irish_rail]

I’m told (don’t quote me) they struggle to recruit qualified drivers in the SW, as they don’t have a massive pool to choose from.

Don't know who told you that. Strangely enough the idea of driving IETs the full length of the GWML through beautiful Cornwall and Devon right up to London, coupled with living in a stunning part of the world makes depots like Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance pretty desirable amongst qualifieds!

 

[Carl98k]

They have quite a bit of interest in the South West as it’s a popular place for people wanting to relocate too. Bristol TM is your best chance.

I have an interview next month

Don't know who told you that. Strangely enough the idea of driving IETs the full length of the GWML through beautiful Cornwall and Devon right up to London, coupled with living in a stunning part of the world makes depots like Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance pretty desirable amongst qualifieds!

I’m sure you’re right, I moved up from there so I know exactly what it’s like. The guy was referring to the lack of TOCs down that way, compared to say London.

 

[Train_manager]

Wanting to go passenger already?

Aren't you 18 months into a five year Training Agreement with GB.

That's going to be one big bill to pay back!!

Good luck with the move.

 

[Carl98k]

That's going to be one big bill to pay back!!

Good luck with the move.

We will see. No one has ever paid fees back. Thank you

 

[PudseyBearHST]

I have an interview next month


I’m sure you’re right, I moved up from there so I know exactly what it’s like. The guy was referring to the lack of TOCs down that way, compared to say London.

Good luck

 

[Jaytrains]

We will see. No one has ever paid fees back. Thank you

Exactly! And good luck with your interview Carl

 

[Traindriver40]

We will see. No one has ever paid fees back. Thank you

your kids always come first mate so you have to do whatever is best, stuff the agreement. always put yourself and family first. good luck!!