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Lee , As you say the former Healey Mills Depot is indeed closed (used to me MASSIVE) and now has only one or two active roads going through it , as the Signal box is still there and in use. Its quite a daunting place and desolate at 3am in the fog ! The Depot is now some portacabins at...

When I applied last year DB took into account previous passes I had with TPE and I only had to sit a couple that I hadn't already completed. That said from what I undertstand the tests have changed since I did them so this may not be the case anymore.

I'm not sure how true that is , for example I am an one of quite a few external applicants brand new to the railway and am currently on the training course. Our course is approx 50/50 between internal and external. Just sayin! :D Cheers , Paul

Hi Benno, I'm actually currently in training with them , I just thought I'd let people know they were still looking. Paul

Just thought I'd let everyone know I saw that DBS are advertising again. The advert went on their recruitment website yesterday evening. http://www.rail.dbschenker.co.uk/careers/vacancies.htm Cheers Clarky

Hi RB It's going really well mate , first couple of weeks have been a bit chaotic with a lot of info coming our way to take in. Had a few cab rides and did the PTS course. Got hands on with a 66 and an 09 , did some coupling up, a signal lesson , and other HR / admin type bits and bobs too...

Hello mate, Sorry for taking so long to get back to you I've only just seen this message as it didn't go to my inbox for whatever reason. Good luck to you too for next week , and I'll let you know if there are no shows , Cheers, Paul

Just getting ready to go in for my last ever shift as a Bobby..... felling a little strange to be fair. Definitely feels VERY REAL now , just hope my last shift goes swimmingly and I can drive away with no loose ends or unfinished jobs! Exciting times ahead but it has suddenly dawned on me how...

Cheers Jim , that snippet will tide me over until I get the package on Monday ! Re: The rail warrant , I am the same as you I had planned on driving at least for the first week to get my stuff from A to B with the minimum of hassle....also as you have already said the route would be the same...

Rob Ive just got home to find a card from the postie saying my letter can be collected on Monday ......I wasn't home so it's gone back to the sorting office !!!! GUTTED!!!! Still at least I know what it is now , does the letter say what hotel we are being put in or when we can arrive ? I...

Crazy, I'm in a similair boat as are a few of us mate , last shift is 29th. I've sent back all the required paperwork (pension / uniform/acceptance etc) so I would hope we will hear more this week. Has anyone else had anything further such as Joining instructions or where/who to report to on...

Jim I'd be happy to consider it once we have the lay of the land after the first couple of weeks.....I live on the Wirral......however unless you have your own Skid Lid and protective gear, and are happy clinging on to my back getting there and back , I dont think I should be the one providing...

Thanks for this Steveo , saves me asking the same question regarding the trousers ! Aced, I was also looking forward to putting names to faces but as I won't be at Toton that may have to wait ! Anyone else for Knottingley ?

Yep , Me too buddy...... all arrived today feels a bit more real now and my last shift in work is only 9 shifts away !! Training is at Knottingley....is that the same for all of us ?

I had a phone call from HR today. They said Medical my results had come back in and were fine , and she confirmed the start date of 6th Jan. The offer letter with contract and other paperwork has been sent out. She also said that in amongst the paperwork there is the uniform and PPE forms which...

Hi Jim , and congrats ! I'm also going to be at Warrington , but as for more info I'm afraid you already know more than me....... The 6th Jan start date seems standard for all of us but location still a bit of an enigma ! Paul

Congratulations mate :D . I was offered Warrington , but when I asked about the training in my interview all he said was that they were unsure where it would be. Another DB Trainee from their last intake sent me a message on here and said they were at Toton , but no word or paperwork through...

Medical went well , just waiting for the Drugs screening result (pretty certain that will be clear!) Wanabe..... I applied at the end of August , was informed I'd passed Paper sift around a week later. First stage of Assesment was 12th Sep but I had previous passes so didn't have to go. I...

Mines tomorrow , hopefully as you say contracts next week , waiting patiently to hand notice in and it's getting hard keeping it to myself !!

Me too , 6th. Medical is next week , I got the paperwork and train ticket this morning. I'm wondering though if they want us on the course starting 6th then we'd presumably have contract / offer in hand before the start of December. Does anyone know how long the medial results would take ? I...