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Villafan10

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Game146 said:
How has everyone’s medical gone.
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Well I had mine on the 1st. Before I left the nurse sort of said “well everything looks fine” etc but not had an official confirmation of a pass. I tried phoning last week to confirm whether I had passed or not, and whether they had now confirmed a date for January. I was told at my interview in October that a January course was possible. The reply was simply that they were still putting people through medical and that they were aiming to provide an update before they break up for Christmas at the end of this week. Not heard anything yet.
 
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They do not bother contacting to tell you that you have passed the drugs screening so just assume you have passed. Any other issues you would of been told on the day.
 
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Same as Villafan10.

If it’s going ahead, we should hear something tomorrow or Friday!

Fingers crossed guys and Good Luck to you All!

Keep us updated...if we’re successful we should arrange a beer to celebrate pre-training course!
 
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Thanks mate. Keeping my fingers crossed. Two and a half years in the making. Congratulations by the way. Hope to see you in Jan. I’ll let you know later
 
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Good Luck Villafan01!
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I shall see you there. Am on it too!

Odd query though. I will need to put my notice in next week but the checks that are to be done won’t be done until January. I’ve no reason to think that these would fail but if they did surely I’ll end up with no job?
 
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Yes! Well Done mate! The grilling at Watford paid off :)

I asked the question too...They are just references, criminal record and right to work in UK so OK (hopefully!)

Villafan10 said:
I shall see you there. Am on it too!

Odd query though. I will need to put my notice in next week but the checks that are to be done won’t be done until January. I’ve no reason to think that these would fail but if they did surely I’ll end up with no job?
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Anyone had the contract through, that’s what I’m anxious to see, as I need to give notice at work as well

What about the rest of you guys
 
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Game146 said:
Anyone had the contract through, that’s what I’m anxious to see, as I need to give notice at work as well

What about the rest of you guys
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Hi Game146,

HR emailed me an offer letter across so I could resign.

My pack has just arrived in post too.

Cheers,

Dan.
 
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Villafan10

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Driver Dan said:
Unsure mate.

Happy to share contact details with you guys if you want to text/grab a beer beforehand.
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I’m down for this depending on shifts and family commitments.
Game146 said:
Anyone had the contract through, that’s what I’m anxious to see, as I need to give notice at work as well

What about the rest of you guys
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I had my pack through today. I need to give a months notice so I’ve got a few days left. Interestingly though it does say that they’re in a dispute with ASLEF about retirement age and as such they aren’t providing contracts at the moment.
 
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Apologises to ask so many questions as I’m yet to get my contract, it is a 29th January start.

What’s included in the pack so I know what to have
 
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Villafan10 said:
I’m down for this depending on shifts and family commitments.


I had my pack through today. I need to give a months notice so I’ve got a few days left. Interestingly though it does say that they’re in a dispute with ASLEF about retirement age and as such they aren’t providing contracts at the moment.
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I don’t mind setting up a Whatsapp Group if you guys send me your mobiles..not sure best way to do it?

Yes...I questioned mate but HR said that the offer letter was legally binding enough. I questioned 35 hours over 4 days etc. Told it is at the moment.
 
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Game146 said:
Apologises to ask so many questions as I’m yet to get my contract, it is a 29th January start.

What’s included in the pack so I know what to have
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There is a cover letter to say that the course starts on 29/01/2017 0915 for a 0930 start.
 
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Oh and it says that there is a 6 month probation and gives the wages as
26,976 training
38,788 newly qualified
51,600 qualified
 
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Just had my stage one assessment today for New Street.
Any advice on DMI for next stage. Jumping the gun a bit but trying to prepare myself if i receive the good news
 
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Just been told im through to stage which includes mmi but no dmi. Email states if passed next stage is medical. Any advice on mmi and sje exercises
 
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12guard4

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Dan61 said:
Just been told im through to stage which includes mmi but no dmi. Email states if passed next stage is medical. Any advice on mmi and sje exercises
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Yeah do your research and prepare. I guarantee you if you're successful the next stage is DMI. Won't be before medical (assuming you haven't had a DMI before stage 1).
 
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