XC - Leeds. Info required

[R Trevithick]

Hi all,

Recently applied to XC for a position at Leeds.
No word as yet but just wondered if any XC drivers based at Leeds are on here.
I’m looking for info on:
Shift patterns/timings.
Routes
Traction - think it would be voyagers and/or HSTs. Am I right.
Any major issues - not keen on leaving my toc with its issues just to find myself in a similar place.
What are the Leeds DTMs like.

Am happy for a dm (or is pm - never can remember)if you don’t wish to reply on here.

Thanks for any help

 

[KT530]

Isn’t this the sort of info you would ascertain before applying for a job?

 

[R Trevithick]

Not necessarily but hey thanks for the informative post

 

[KT530]

Just couldn’t envisage applying for a job myself without knowing what I’m applying for, but each to their own.

HSTs and Voyagers, Edinburgh to Birmingham via Leeds and Doncaster, plus diversions.

 

[rob12]

Not necessarily but hey thanks for the informative post

LOL.......

 

[SPADTrap]

Just couldn’t envisage applying for a job myself without knowing what I’m applying for, but each to their own.

HSTs and Voyagers, Edinburgh to Birmingham via Leeds and Doncaster, plus diversions.

Location is key over the types of train for most..that much is obvious so if Leeds is your home I'm not sure the traction you'll drive is important at application stage.

 

[godfreycomplex]

Location is key over the types of train for most..that much is obvious so if Leeds is your home I'm not sure the traction you'll drive is important at application stage.

if the OP gets an interview, routes/traction may well be the first thing they ask...

 

[SPADTrap]

if the OP gets an interview, routes/traction may well be the first thing they ask...

Which I imagine is why the OP posted the question, most drivers are not spotters and many move to get closer to home.

 

[Gemz91]

if the OP gets an interview, routes/traction may well be the first thing they ask...

I'd be expected to be asked about what routes an traction a company operates, but wouldn't be expected to be asked what specific routes and traction each depot operates.

 

[Crossover]

XC's 170's don't go beyond Derby in the Leeds direction from Birmingham, as I understand it. XC HST's are largely based at Neville Hill so I would imagine you'd be signing those alongside the Voyagers

 

[Bromley boy]

Isn’t this the sort of info you would ascertain before applying for a job?

Not at all - I can only assume you don't work on the railway to be asking that.

As noted above location will be the key driver for most. However more detailed information typically isn't available in the job advert, and is highly depot specific, even down to different depots within a TOC, for instance some may have taxi agreements while some may not.

Things like routes/start and finish times/Sundays outside/size of depot/link structure etc. are excellent questions to ask and not always the type of question that can be asked at interview.

 

[PHILIPE]

XC's 170's don't go beyond Derby in the Leeds direction from Birmingham, as I understand it. XC HST's are largely based at Neville Hill so I would imagine you'd be signing those alongside the Voyagers

Although they might share their Depot time at Neville Hill, XC HSTs are actually based at Craigentinny.

 

[221129]

Although they might share their Depot time at Neville Hill, XC HSTs are actually based at Craigentinny.

Not anymore they aren't.

 

[PHILIPE]

Not anymore they aren't.

News. ABRail needs updating. There was a rumour they were being moved to Heaton but I don't think that came to anything.

 

[221129]

News. ABRail needs updating. There was a rumour they were being moved to Heaton but I don't think that came to anything.

Been or will be moved shortly to Neville Hill.

 

[Crossover]

Although they might share their Depot time at Neville Hill, XC HSTs are actually based at Craigentinny.

Wasn't aware of that or the impending move - however, for some time now, I think only one diagram stabled at Craigentinny at any time generally, with one occasionally outstabled at Laira and the majority ending their day at Neville Hill

 

[rob12]

Are you still being ''shortlisted'' buddy?

 

[R Trevithick]

Actually applied for both Leeds and Manchester mate, as both locations good for me and my reasons for changing toc has nothing to do with location.

Not heard a dicky bird about either. If others have been shortlisted then looks like I have missed out.

 

[221129]

Actually applied for both Leeds and Manchester mate, as both locations good for me and my reasons for changing toc has nothing to do with location.

Not heard a dicky bird about either. If others have been shortlisted then looks like I have missed out.

The recruitment team has been really busy recently. They will get back to you.

 

[mr double 77]

I’ve just applied for the current position at XC for Newcastle, and noticed that I have a application ongoing from Leeds/Manchester saying shortlisted awaiting assessment, however I’ve never received a email from XC since applying on the 14/10/17, wondering if this position fell through, our has anyone else out there heard anything from this advert from last year ?? Didn’t receive a response saying thsnkyou your application has been received for this job advertisement either, is this the norm with XC as every other ATOC/Foc I’ve dealt with I’ve received at least a email....

 

[class 9]

All Driver vacancies at Leeds from last years recruitment have been filled, 3 started recently and 2 more to start in May