DB Schenker - Trainee Driver and Trainee Driver Operator ( Various Locations)

[shedman]

Just to let you all know, when I did my training it was at my home depot but them who were based elsewhere were able to claim for fuel and there were also a couple who were lodged because of the distance.

 

[RB5Bird]

Just to let you all know, when I did my training it was at my home depot but them who were based elsewhere were able to claim for fuel and there were also a couple who were lodged because of the distance.

I assume this is after the initial classroom stage?

 

[shedman]

During the classroom

 

[RB5Bird]

Where are you based?
I had a look at Eastleigh, and it consists of a few portacabins - can't imagine much classroom stuff going on there.
TBH I don't know what to expect, I know I have the job - although sometimes that doesn't seem real as nothing on paper yet - but no idea of the training process.

 

[crazysignaller]

any training packs or contracts yet?
also has anyone had db contact there references ?
I will be unemployed in 2 wks being as ive handed my notice in at NWR

 

[aced1]

any training packs or contracts yet?
also has anyone had db contact there references ?
I will be unemployed in 2 wks being as ive handed my notice in at NWR

No not received nothing as of yet. Was speaking to my boss this morning and she has had heard nothing with regard to doing a reference for me. Yes as of end of December I shall be in the same boat as was told hand notice in when medical results issued and job offer received.

 

[Jamesb1974]

Same boat for me. My notice is in, accepted and last day is 1st January! Regarding the Urine test results, has anyone received them by post? I was told by the Capita nurse that I would receive a copy in the post, but I'm still waiting!

Jim

 

[crazysignaller]

i was under the impression id done ok in the medical just waiting for confirmation from urine test, but already being safety critical and not even had a asprin for months that is not a worry my last day for NWR is 27/12/13 that's my last booked shift. so fingers crossed

 

[Kyle0115]

i applied for db schenker on there last 2 intakes, i heard back from them the first time and they said we'll look at your application again in december and i applied again on the intake last month but still not heard anything. anybody else had the same info? i applied for leicester and toton.

 

[IKB]

i applied for db schenker on there last 2 intakes, i heard back from them the first time and they said we'll look at your application again in december and i applied again on the intake last month but still not heard anything. anybody else had the same info? i applied for leicester and toton.

Applied in November but haven't heard anything yet.

 

[Hughqq]

i applied for db schenker on there last 2 intakes, i heard back from them the first time and they said we'll look at your application again in december and i applied again on the intake last month but still not heard anything. anybody else had the same info? i applied for leicester and toton.

Hi, applied in the last advert as well and chose Dollands Moor. Reading this thread the HR team are obviously busy sorting out the last set of candidates, though the concerning thing is it appears that they are booking people on to courses in January and May. This suggests that the next set may not start till possibly September, so we may find that we have a bit of a waiting game for the next assessment centre.

 

[Shedmaster]

Just wondering if anyone darn sarf has been lined up for the January course at Knottingley and would be interested in trying for a mutual swap for Toton. Not sure if I'll be able to understand the accents anywhere below Yorkshire....

 

[Clarky042]

i was under the impression id done ok in the medical just waiting for confirmation from urine test, but already being safety critical and not even had a asprin for months that is not a worry my last day for NWR is 27/12/13 that's my last booked shift. so fingers crossed

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 the 6th etc ?

Shedmaster..... What depot are you going to ?

Clarky

 

[md-uk]

Same as you guys here. Paperwork all sent back, Lindsay has been contacting my referees. Still waiting for the signed contract to come back from them and the pack from someone called Joe which should include all the details for the 6th.
Not long to go now... My last shift is 27th

 

[crazysignaller]

Lindsay has rung me today big thumbs up everything in order medical and paperwork etc contract in the post confirmed start date of 6th jan at toton ...........phew! good luck to everyone else its all just got a bit real

 

[aced1]

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 the 6th etc ?


Clarky

Yes same questions i was thinking mate, also my reference has not been contacted as of yet so yes hopefully hear something this week.
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Lindsay has rung me today big thumbs up everything in order medical and paperwork etc contract in the post confirmed start date of 6th jan at toton ...........phew! good luck to everyone else its all just got a bit real

Congratulations mate, shall see you at toton on the 6th

 

[Shedmaster]

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 the 6th etc ?

Shedmaster..... What depot are you going to ?

Clarky

Border City for me.

Looks like there will (at least) 2 ex-signalmen on the Toton course...

Look forward to meeting y'all.

 

[Jamesb1974]

Still waiting here! I take it everyone had to send in the passport and passport sized picture? Hopefully I will hear something this week.

In fact, I hope I hear something this week as my locker is cleared out, last day in work is tomorrow (although official last day is 1st January, but with leave it is tomorrow)!

Jim

 

[aced1]

Still waiting here! I take it everyone had to send in the passport and passport sized picture? Hopefully I will hear something this week.

In fact, I hope I hear something this week as my locker is cleared out, last day in work is tomorrow (although official last day is 1st January, but with leave it is tomorrow)!

Jim

Yes mate sent the passport and photo off with the other signed stuff and its been a week and not heard anything as of yet

 

[crazysignaller]

Yes mate sent the passport and photo off with the other signed stuff and its been a week and not heard anything as of yet

yes same here I sent passport and photo ppe and uniform sizes (ppe a size bigger) due to going over normal clothes.

 

[klcw_01]

I too will be starting the training at Toton on the 6th! My depot is Eastleigh.

Look forward to meeting you all then,

Katie

 

[rob001uk]

Lindsay has rung me today big thumbs up everything in order medical and paperwork etc contract in the post confirmed start date of 6th jan at toton ...........phew! good luck to everyone else its all just got a bit real

I've had the same phone call today too.... and Phew too!! The contract and other things are going out by special delivery apparently so it'll be here this week Under 3 weeks to go... can't wait!!

 

[Jamesb1974]

Well done to the guys that have had the responses and confirmation. I don't know whats going on with mine. Popped into the HR office on another errand and thought I would enquire as to whether DBS had been on touch for a reference. Nothing! Getting jumpy now as the 6th January date is getting closer and closer.

Jim

 

[aced1]

Well done to the guys that have had the responses and confirmation. I don't know whats going on with mine. Popped into the HR office on another errand and thought I would enquire as to whether DBS had been on touch for a reference. Nothing! Getting jumpy now as the 6th January date is getting closer and closer.

Jim

I also spoke to my manager today and also heard nothing with regards to a reference. Not sure when we will receive actual contract through the post?? DBS received the offer of employment as well all the other requested documents last Monday so not sure what happens or when we will receive joining instructions??

 

[rob001uk]

Well that's a nice early Christmas present... contract, learning contract, joining instructions and a rail warrant through the post today. Has everyone else had that too? Looks like there'll be 10 of us staying in knottingley from the 5th.

 

[Clarky042]

Well that's a nice early Christmas present... contract, learning contract, joining instructions and a rail warrant through the post today. Has everyone else had that too? Looks like there'll be 10 of us staying in knottingley from the 5th.

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 was planning on going over on Sunday night rather than first thing Monday on 6th? I was also planning on driving (I think ) rather than using the train ...

 

[Jamesb1974]

Nice Mr Postman! My envelope also arrived this morning, so well chuffed and quite a lot relieved as well!

One question though, do we HAVE to use the rail warrant? I fully appreciate why it has been sent, but for me travelling from Stockport to Knottingley involves two changes and a 3 hour 15 minute journey.

By car its an hour and a half....

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 was planning on going over on Sunday night rather than first thing Monday on 6th? I was also planning on driving (I think ) rather than using the train ...

Clarky, we are being put up in the Pontefract Premier Inn and we are booked for Sunday through to the following Thursday. Our first week commences 5th January for 7 weeks. Our last week commences Sunday 16th February 2014.

Jim

 

[md-uk]

Hey guys & gals
My Joining Instructions were waiting for me when I got in this afternoon aswell.
Travel warrant and timetable type thing.

Looking forward to meeting those of you at Toton on the 6th. Well, the bar in the hotel on the Sunday night

Hope everyone has a good Xmas break

Matt

 

[Clarky042]

Nice Mr Postman! My envelope also arrived this morning, so well chuffed and quite a lot relieved as well!

One question though, do we HAVE to use the rail warrant? I fully appreciate why it has been sent, but for me travelling from Stockport to Knottingley involves two changes and a 3 hour 15 minute journey.

By car its an hour and a half....



Clarky, we are being put up in the Pontefract Premier Inn and we are booked for Sunday through to the following Thursday. Our first week commences 5th January for 7 weeks. Our last week commences Sunday 16th February 2014.

Jim

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 for me coming from Chester so much more hassle than driving.

Paul

 

[Kyle0115]

I had a phone call from DBS on tuesday saying they want to progress my application but they require me to do the new tests. So they said to ring back in the new year to say whether i want to take the new tests as it will make my current tests invalid.