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Are Northern still running driver courses once a month at Leeds? If not does anyone know how often? Gone v quite on here for anyone getting a start.
 
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One started in Jan, one started in Feb, one started in March but it only has 4 people on for some reason. Heard rumours that next one is June now.
 
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PH89 said:
One started in Jan, one started in Feb, one started in March but it only has 4 people on for some reason. Heard rumours that next one is June now.
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Not too sure on the east but west trainees are looking at a 6 month wait for an instructor once out of training school, just not enough instructors
 
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I'm down for the June course now as didn't make it in time for the March course.
Heard the courses will most likely run every 6 - 8 weeks instead of once a month from June.
 
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As far as I am aware there won't be any more trainee driver courses until the "back end of the year, if at all".

Leeds now has a vast list of current trainees and no driver trainers.
 
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There're so many trainees in Leeds mess room waiting for something to do that often it's difficult for drivers/guards on a break to find a seat.
 
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I'm surprised that Leeds has more trainee courses planned. The last 5 trainees to pass academy are waiting for minders! And another 10 trainees (for Leeds) are set to pass academy in the next few months.
 
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I have heard there maybe a course due to start in July, has anyone had any confirmation of this ??
 
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I spoke with HR a couple of weeks ago an August was mentioned as the next potential course.
 
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Darlington. I had a reply to an e mail 2 weeks ago when I asked for an update that I was likely to be taken off "on hold". I called and spoke with recruitment who old me they were due to have a meeting in the next few weeks for the potential course in August which may be the last for a while.
 
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Well, I start on the course tomorrow in Leeds.

I've ironed my shorts and t-shirt. Cleaned my flip-flops and bleached my favourite white knee socks. All ready to begin the course. Starting to feel a little anxious but at the same time, looking forward to upcoming challenges and training.
 
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iWanabee said:
Well, I start on the course tomorrow in Leeds.

I've ironed my shorts and t-shirt. Cleaned my flip-flops and bleached my favourite white knee socks. All ready to begin the course. Starting to feel a little anxious but at the same time, looking forward to upcoming challenges and training.
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It's possible that I just saw you in the DTMs office being shown around by Mark. Welcome to the team!

Challenges, oh indeed!
 
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It's possible that I just saw you in the DTMs office being shown around by Mark. Welcome to the team!

Challenges, oh indeed!
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Yes, I was in the DTM's office yesterday. I did end up with a shirt and tie attire though. :D

Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting the team I'll be working with.
 
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