Driving
Driving
(28 May 2014, 6:44 pm)Mobbsy I am in my fifties and thinking of applying to GNE to be a bus driver.
My question is....would anyone recommend it?
(28 May 2014, 6:44 pm)Mobbsy I am in my fifties and thinking of applying to GNE to be a bus driver.
My question is....would anyone recommend it?
(28 May 2014, 6:59 pm)Mobbsy Thanks; yes, I have been fascinated by buses all my life and I would be genuinely excited about the prospect of driving them.
I would go for either Hexham or Gateshead Riverside
(28 May 2014, 6:59 pm)Mobbsy Thanks; yes, I have been fascinated by buses all my life and I would be genuinely excited about the prospect of driving them.
I would go for either Hexham or Gateshead Riverside
One of my friends worked for GNE for a while, and he said he'd go back tomorrow if it wasn't for the shifts, and speaks highly of them as a company. My impression is that a handful of drivers seem to dislike their job, which reflects a bad image of the company to customers. As he says though, any job is only as hard as you make it for yourself.
(28 May 2014, 9:16 pm)Tom I'd love to be a bus driver someday - I'd like to drive for either Riverside, Percy Main or Chester-le-Street
(28 May 2014, 9:16 pm)Tom I'd love to be a bus driver someday - I'd like to drive for either Riverside, Percy Main or Chester-le-Street
(28 May 2014, 10:07 pm)Marcus I intend to drive for Chester when I'm older, after university because an 18 year old doesn't have much of a chance when compared to someone in their 20s. I hope to become a leading driver or something after a few years, and just to make sure I get a nice variety; possibly even some National Express coach work.
I know all of Chester's routes (as sad as it sounds) and Crook's; and I think it's stupid to see something like that go to waste.
Mobbsy - If your hearts in it; go for it!
(28 May 2014, 10:07 pm)Marcus I intend to drive for Chester when I'm older, after university because an 18 year old doesn't have much of a chance when compared to someone in their 20s. I hope to become a leading driver or something after a few years, and just to make sure I get a nice variety; possibly even some National Express coach work.
I know all of Chester's routes (as sad as it sounds) and Crook's; and I think it's stupid to see something like that go to waste.
Mobbsy - If your hearts in it; go for it!
(28 May 2014, 10:20 pm)Tom I probably wouldn't bother with university - more likely college. It's nothing to do with the money, it's just that what's the point if I want to be a bus driver?
(28 May 2014, 10:20 pm)Tom I probably wouldn't bother with university - more likely college. It's nothing to do with the money, it's just that what's the point if I want to be a bus driver?
(28 May 2014, 10:23 pm)Dan In case you want to go for a management role within the company later in your life..just thinking about a few at GNE who started off on depot level?
(28 May 2014, 10:23 pm)Dan In case you want to go for a management role within the company later in your life..just thinking about a few at GNE who started off on depot level?
(28 May 2014, 10:37 pm)Dan Aim for Bensham!
I know a few drivers who work for Go North East - most of whom I've worked with a previous capacity. I wouldn't describe any of them as enthusiasts and, judging by their Facebook status, none of them seem to particularly enjoy what they do as they tend to whinge about work a lot. That being said, the drivers I know have been employed by GNE for quite some time - so I guess it can't be all bad.
Being an enthusiast probably helps, however, I can imagine that driving the same routes day after day might prove to be a bit monotonous. If you like a bit of variety in your day then driving a bus may not be for you.
(28 May 2014, 10:38 pm)Tom I'd love to have my own company ideally.
(28 May 2014, 10:38 pm)Tom I'd love to have my own company ideally.
(29 May 2014, 11:08 am)AdamY I know a few drivers who work for Go North East - most of whom I've worked with a previous capacity. I wouldn't describe any of them as enthusiasts and, judging by their Facebook status, none of them seem to particularly enjoy what they do as they tend to whinge about work a lot. That being said, the drivers I know have been employed by GNE for quite some time - so I guess it can't be all bad.
Being an enthusiast probably helps, however, I can imagine that driving the same routes day after day might prove to be a bit monotonous. If you like a bit of variety in your day then driving a bus may not be for you.
(29 May 2014, 11:08 am)AdamY I know a few drivers who work for Go North East - most of whom I've worked with a previous capacity. I wouldn't describe any of them as enthusiasts and, judging by their Facebook status, none of them seem to particularly enjoy what they do as they tend to whinge about work a lot. That being said, the drivers I know have been employed by GNE for quite some time - so I guess it can't be all bad.
Being an enthusiast probably helps, however, I can imagine that driving the same routes day after day might prove to be a bit monotonous. If you like a bit of variety in your day then driving a bus may not be for you.
(28 May 2014, 7:08 pm)Dan I'd suggest Hexham, providing there are vacancies. From what I've heard, the smaller depots are - as cheesy as it sounds - more like little families.
Good luck if you do decide to go for it!
. I recall being told by Gary Wheatley that one went to work with a nice independent company in the countryside. I would imagine the amount of drivers would hover around the same number.
(28 May 2014, 7:08 pm)Dan I'd suggest Hexham, providing there are vacancies. From what I've heard, the smaller depots are - as cheesy as it sounds - more like little families.
Good luck if you do decide to go for it!
. I recall being told by Gary Wheatley that one went to work with a nice independent company in the countryside. I would imagine the amount of drivers would hover around the same number.
(29 May 2014, 3:04 pm)Marcus About a year ago I asked a PA at Chester about how many people actually worked at Chester, and she said there were 20 engineers, 13 clerical staff and 187 drivers. That last one blew me away, but I would assume that includes National Express.
(29 May 2014, 3:04 pm)Marcus About a year ago I asked a PA at Chester about how many people actually worked at Chester, and she said there were 20 engineers, 13 clerical staff and 187 drivers. That last one blew me away, but I would assume that includes National Express.
