Freightliner Various Trainee Drivers

[SpitfireAle]

Congrats....which depot?

The only one I was close enough to apply for at the time was Garston Liverpool. But it said on the sheet they give us after the interview that if you knew of any other depots close to you then let them know. I'm closer to manchester and leeds depots so I just gave them a heads up about that.

 

[SpitfireAle]

Well done , I was the 4th of December as well . Had a phone call yesterday , medical booked in for 2nd January and was told if I pass that I should be on a course in March . So hopefully you'll hear about a medical soon . Good luck going forward.

Ah that's good. At least things seem to be moving forwards then. Cheers mate.

 

[GLENMAYE77]

I applied for thamesport , IM , but yesterday's email from HR was signed off from HH and in my interview I did say I'd do either .

That’s a great little Christmas present phone call....well done

 

[GLENMAYE77]

The only one I was close enough to apply for at the time was Garston Liverpool. But it said on the sheet they give us after the interview that if you knew of any other depots close to you then let them know. I'm closer to manchester and leeds depots so I just gave them a heads up about that.

Well done!
I’m for Garston (ideally) as I am virtually see it from my house...but also for Crewe.

Guide Bridge is near you I’d think.

 

[SpitfireAle]

Well done!
I’m for Garston (ideally) as I am virtually see it from my house...but also for Crewe.

Guide Bridge is near you I’d think.

I completely missed that one as an option when I emailed them with other locations! Suppose no harm in sending another email.

I remember you saying on the 4th that you lived really close to the Garston depot. That would be great for you if you got that.

 

[boogie]

Any body start their depot driver training on 7th jan at Crewe??

 

[StuFreight]

Any body start their depot driver training on 7th jan at Crewe??

4 on the course I was told. I'll see you there can't wait!

 

[boogie]

4 on the course I was told. I'll see you there can't wait!

See you Monday, Happy new year for a happy new career

 

[martin2345uk]

So my fellow pool-swimmers how are we all doing?

I emailed them yesterday out of desperation more than anything else just to see if there was any more info on the March course, but not expecting a reply I’m surprised at how poorly I am coping with this feeling of being in limbo!

 

[martin2345uk]

Actually if there’s a depot driver course starting in Crewe on Monday surely that means March is a bit soon for the next course to start...?

 

[GLENMAYE77]

I’m viewing it as the HR staff are all still on their Christmas break/time off.....hoping news starts filtering out from next week.

 

[Paulm36]

Actually if there’s a depot driver course starting in Crewe on Monday surely that means March is a bit soon for the next course to start...?

Is the march course definitely in Crewe ? Could they not be running another course in Ipswich in March

 

[TGreen]

So my fellow pool-swimmers how are we all doing?

I emailed them yesterday out of desperation more than anything else just to see if there was any more info on the March course, but not expecting a reply I’m surprised at how poorly I am coping with this feeling of being in limbo!

Not great! only been in the pool for 2 months but feels like forever! Can’t see me starting until the summer time / end of the year, if at all. I’m down for Birmingham with a lot of other people which is also worrying. Just keep sitting tight and hope for the best, atleast you’ve had a medical.

 

[chumpypup]

Actually if there’s a depot driver course starting in Crewe on Monday surely that means March is a bit soon for the next course to start...?

Not really, the shunt drivers should be doing their handling hours by March, so the classroom will be free for the new starters.

 

[martin2345uk]

I’m viewing it as the HR staff are all still on their Christmas break/time off.....hoping news starts filtering out from next week.

Yeah that is true, god knows why I am back in the office this week!!!

Not great! only been in the pool for 2 months but feels like forever! Can’t see me starting until the summer time / end of the year, if at all. I’m down for Birmingham with a lot of other people which is also worrying. Just keep sitting tight and hope for the best, atleast you’ve had a medical.

Ahh mate I know it sucks. Just taking it one day at a time and trying not to obsess (somewhat unsuccessfully).

Not really, the shunt drivers should be doing their handling hours by March, so the classroom will be free for the new starters.

That would make sense thank you!

 

[Coach Carter]

Has everyone else received what I'm guessed is a generic happy new year, you continue to be retained in our talent pool e-mail? Also asking for confirmation and proof of grades in English Maths and ICT? Not sure how I'm meant to get proof of grades, I don't have anything from my school days and having left school 16 years agoi can't just pop down to the school and ask for new copy's.

 

[TGreen]

Just had an email from Freightliner saying that I will be continued to be retained in the talent pool and that they plan to run 4 schemes in 2019. Also, asked me to send them my GCSE grades in English, Maths and ICT.

 

[Branston]

Has everyone else received what I'm guessed is a generic happy new year, you continue to be retained in our talent pool e-mail? Also asking for confirmation and proof of grades in English Maths and ICT? Not sure how I'm meant to get proof of grades, I don't have anything from my school days and having left school 16 years agoi can't just pop down to the school and ask for new copy's.

Yes, same email for me!

 

[martin2345uk]

Nothing for me!! (((

 

[Mike121]

What a strange email.. I have also had it. Surely they would take them details in an interview?

 

[WirralWanderer]

Yes me 2.

Nothing for me!! (((

Probably about to come through or you’ll get the email with a start date. Don’t panic

 

[WirralWanderer]

I’m lucky I found my record of achievement a few weeks ago so just emailed back. Although ICT wasn’t a GCSE that I did back then. Had nearly 20 years of working with computers since lol

 

[martin2345uk]

Who did the email come from exactly guys?

 

[GLENMAYE77]

That’s the same as me....the famous ‘record of achievement’ book that I took to every interview!
Never had ICT as a subject.....but use computers daily.

 

[GLENMAYE77]

Who did the email come from exactly guys?

Trainee train drivers.

 

[Pete C]

You'll all have to do ICT to functional skills level 2 (basically GCSE level) if you don't have that specific qualification already. Most people who left school more than 10 years ago won't have it I'd imagine.

 

[Mike121]

I have a short course in ICT, but I think these days we all use ICt? I know I do every single day...

 

[GLENMAYE77]

You'll all have to do ICT to functional skills level 2 (basically GCSE level) if you don't have that specific qualification already. Most people who left school more than 10 years ago won't have it I'd imagine.

So it’s not a deal breaker if you don’t have an ICT qualification?

 

[Lenny_1986]

Do you think they will get us to sit online tests like the Fire Service do if you can’t find proof of qualifications?

 

[Mike121]

Do you think they will get us to sit online tests like the Fire Service do if you can’t find proof of qualifications?

I wouldn’t worry... it does seem a little strange tho to me.