Thats exactly how I understood it sir
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Thats exactly how I understood it sir
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I second that emotion.
is virgin trains that bad a company to work for, (seems to be some negativity) could any serving drivers clear this up.
1. is it 4 on and 3 off, do you have single rest days or is it always 3 together,
2. whats the maximum time in driving seat (at the moment mine could be 5hrs) before a break.
3. how hard is it, if even possible, to change depots after probation etc.
many thanks in advance if anyone answers these Qs.
1. is it 4 on and 3 off, do you have single rest days or is it always 3 together,
2. whats the maximum time in driving seat (at the moment mine could be 5hrs) before a break.
3. how hard is it, if even possible, to change depots after probation etc.
many thanks in advance if anyone answers these Qs.
Does anyone know how different an Azuma train might be to drive compared to other trains?
Reason I ask is that I have read the Azuma's won't be operating until 2018, and if they are different do you think this role would
a) include training for and driving other trains first and then switching over, or
b) have training specific to the Azuma's and only driving those?
I expect they'll be similar but just curious with the title being "Virgin Trains Azuma driver" as to whether the role will be solely driving those trains.
I've applied in any case. Cheers, and good luck to all who have applied.
Reason I ask is that I have read the Azuma's won't be operating until 2018, and if they are different do you think this role would
a) include training for and driving other trains first and then switching over, or
b) have training specific to the Azuma's and only driving those?
I expect they'll be similar but just curious with the title being "Virgin Trains Azuma driver" as to whether the role will be solely driving those trains.
I've applied in any case. Cheers, and good luck to all who have applied.
stjimmy87
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What is the full salary once training is complete? at a guess...
It will be a decent wage. Not really relevant but unfortunately the way the industry has went
I'd imagine the assessment centre includes some kind of interview, plus for those who haven't completed it with another TOC, there will be the MMi too
I'm well aware that everything you say and do will be monitored on the assessment day, (if we get there), albeit in a friendly and informal manner. I don't think the MMI will happen that day as it is a part of the stage 2 psychometric assessment test and takes around 60-90 minutes for each candidate.
Also interesting to note that the advert states if successful at assessment and psychometric you WILL be offered a position, subject to medical.
Good luck to all who have managed to answer the 4 questions with your covering letter
stjimmy87
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What can we expect at a virgin trains assessment day? Does it involve a circle of friends and building things to see if you are capable or operating a train....etc
Read it carefully -
"Because we are so inclusive and quite frankly brilliant, we will also accept applications from qualified drivers too!"
https://www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/about-us/azuma-train-driver/who-are-we/
atochopefull
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Application in. I agree, strange no application form needed. I guess their HR dept will be swamped with applications. They've indicated a tight turnaround, so will be a nail-biting few weeks. Good luck everyone!
But not a huge presence on the main stream media, it isn't even on their own normal careers page.
Unlike the last time ScotRail advertised it was in all the papers and TV news programmes resulting in more than 22k applications. Hopefully we'll all keep this secret for ourselves
But not a huge presence on the main stream media, it isn't even on their own normal careers page.
Unlike the last time ScotRail advertised it was in all the papers and TV news programmes resulting in more than 22k applications. Hopefully we'll all keep this secret for ourselves
Couldn't agree more Saltire! That was my biggest complaint of the Scotrail recruitment process. The amount of press attention it got inevitably meant a lot of good applications would be missed in the depths of the 22000 others!
Fingers crossed it stays this way with VTEC and applications are limited to people with a genuine interest in the job and not just people looking for a good salaried career!
The majority of these positions will be filled by trainees.
martin2345uk
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Sorry if this is a silly question but why do they need so many all of a sudden?
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Boiliee
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Part of the new franchise deal they have made loads of promises 1 of those is an extra 42 services a week between London and Edinburgh
SkinnyDave
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I am sure that was not in it originally lol it was on their Reed advert.
I emailed them and they are accepting definatley applications from Qualifieds as well.
A couple of reasons. They are going to be running extra services when the new trains come in, and the depots have a lot of old hand drivers who will be retiring in the next few years.
Believe it when I see it
GTR wanted over 100 drivers 2 years ago, desperate to get them on board.
Assessments, Interview and medical later I'm still waiting for a course ( 15 mths )
And they're beyond inundated with trainees. Apocalypticly inundated. You're waiting for the opposite reason you think; too many trainees not enough trainers. Or they don't like you
Definitely plenty of trainees on the southern/southeastern network (and more to come). When I'm learning routes I get turned away from the cab at least 2-3 times a day because the driver is still in their first year of driving.
You're in a pool of many and they can't take them all on at once, the whole process is a game of luck and patience.
They wouldn't advertise if they weren't going to take anyone on
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scotland1977
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Does anybody know the salary once qualified as a virgin train driver ??
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Do you know how much the salary is when fully qualified
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Do you know how much the salary is when fully qualified
whoosh
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And they're beyond inundated with trainees. Apocalypticly inundated. You're waiting for the opposite reason you think; too many trainees not enough trainers. Or they don't like you
This is true. Backlog of trainees who were waiting for instructors.
There are so mnay trainees sat doing nothing because they have got too many and cannot cope. Hold out and wait it will come if your good enough
Gemz91
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I do wonder how many of the "big salary chases" will be applying, who realistically have no chance of becoming a train driver, but just fancy the pay, will be applying. I reckon at least 50% of people who apply to these jobs don't stand a chance.
I know of at least one of these type who are applying!
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