Trainee train drivers wanted...

[Emeye]

Well, I assume I wasn't successful in getting any further applying for the freight liner job, but do they let you know either way?

Good news is that I have got a really good job related to my current job in IT. I'll save train driving for another time!

[parareg]

Silent1 said:

Just had the paperwork through for the freightliner shortlist, the tests are on the 28th of august!
Did anyone else get through?

Oh, and does anyone have any tips with how to approach it?!

I've just had my envelope through. Have you had any information regarding test.

[wobman]

Just spotted chiltern are looking for trainee drivers, they are part of the Arriva group

http://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/c/jobs/8567

Good luck applying

[wobman]

DBS are advertising now aswell

http://www.rail.dbschenker.co.uk/careers/Trainee-T...

[A.J.M]

Why do some not want people who have had laser eye surgery?

[soad]

A.J.M said:

Why do some not want people who have had laser eye surgery?

Health & Safety?

[Pugland53]

First Scotrail are also advertising for trainee drivers.

[Stedman]

A.J.M said:

Why do some not want people who have had laser eye surgery?

TOCs are worried about long term side effects from it being unknown as far as I'm aware

[Chicken Chaser]

Damn, these positions are coming earlier than I had hoped. If my own situation changes by the turn of the year, then I'll definitely be keeping my eye on future positions.

Whats the difference between Train Driver Operator and Train Driver? Is one in charge and other a deputy?

[wobman]

The operator is what we call a 2nd man, he shunts the trains / pulls points / assisting the driver etc people always go for the drivers jobs, but this role is a great stepping stone career wise .

[ED209]

I heard nothing back from feightliner and deadline is now passed.

[Emeye]

ED209 said:

I heard nothing back from feightliner and deadline is now passed.

Me neither, but I was at least expecting the courtesy of a thanks but no thanks letter.

[Rich1973]

Got nothing to lose. Just applied to DB schenker for driver position at Toton

[mondeoman]

Damn those eyes.

[Gorvid]

Whats the difference between a Driver and a Driver Operator?

[soad]

Gorvid said:

Whats the difference between a Driver and a Driver Operator?

wobman said:

The operator is what we call a 2nd man, he shunts the trains / pulls points / assisting the driver etc people always go for the drivers jobs, but this role is a great stepping stone career wise .

[Glynnp]

Are the tests for the driver operator the same as the driver position.
Looking at a change of career but if I were successful I'd take a £10k loss until I were trained from the wage I'm on now.

[Emeye]

soad said:

Gorvid said:

Whats the difference between a Driver and a Driver Operator?

wobman said:

The operator is what we call a 2nd man, he shunts the trains / pulls points / assisting the driver etc people always go for the drivers jobs, but this role is a great stepping stone career wise .

So wot yoz is sayin is dat da Driver Operator is da Driver's bh init?

[wobman]

The driver operator is what used to be called the second man, they shunts locos & couple freight wagons, also pull points & set roads etc its one wary to get a foot into the industry & your half way there to being a driver !

Working on the freight you get to do some travelling & usually have a varied job compared to passenger TOCS, plus you don't get the pleasure of working with the British travelling public !!!!!!

[Glynnp]

DBS have now closed their recruitment, and before I submitted my application.