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kopl
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start date preston

Post by kopl »

Anyone been given a start date for preston yet after the "security checks passed" stage ?

Been stuck on that for three weeks now. Phoned them, they told me to wait for a phone call
mahrm1
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Re: start date preston

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I am from PRESTON I have been told I am starting Tuesday 22nd November.

What shift did you pick?
kopl
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Post by kopl »

I asked for nights. Did they email you or phone?
mahrm1
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I phoned them to ask them when do I start, they told me the date I start and also sent me an email to confirm it.
kopl
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Post by kopl »

Thanks for replying. Which number did you cAll.
mahrm1
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Post by mahrm1 »

This is the number to ring ok - 01604 629381
kalumollerton
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Re: start date preston

Post by kalumollerton »

mahrm1 wrote:I am from PRESTON I have been told I am starting Tuesday 22nd November.

What shift did you pick?
im on nights,10-6 and am starting on the 5th december,just hope it runs smoothly
kopl
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Re: start date preston

Post by kopl »

kalumollerton wrote:
mahrm1 wrote:I am from PRESTON I have been told I am starting Tuesday 22nd November.

What shift did you pick?
im on nights,10-6 and am starting on the 5th december,just hope it runs smoothly

When did they phone you?
kalumollerton
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Re: start date preston

Post by kalumollerton »

kopl wrote:
kalumollerton wrote:
mahrm1 wrote:I am from PRESTON I have been told I am starting Tuesday 22nd November.

What shift did you pick?
im on nights,10-6 and am starting on the 5th december,just hope it runs smoothly

When did they phone you?

i rang them to enquire about it as my laptop wasnt working at the time so i couldnt check my emails,my provisional date was the 24th of november,the woman then said i start on the 28th of november,sent me the contract and confirmation etc,then half an hour later another email saying change of date to the 5th,i then rang them and asked cos the date has been pushed back a week do i still get a months worth of work,she said yeah,ive still got a few things to ask them myself so im ringing back another time,everytime i ring them i always ask if there is a gauranteed job for me,they say yes as ive passed security checks and that preston night shifts are hard to fill as most applicants are students and can only do part time evening shifts mostly,how are you getting on for news etc
kopl
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Post by kopl »

Cant get through on above number. Must have tried fifty times in last week. Will keep trying though.
Did you phone this number?
csm
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Re: start date preston

Post by csm »

If you are working at Preston doing one of the day shifts please be aware that it is possible you could be based at the Outstation which is located at

Unit 8
Astra Business Centre
Roman Way
Preston
PR2 5AP

The Astra Centre is the first unit on the right as you enter Roman way

It should also be notes that if you are based there you need to bring your own food as there is no canteen though there is a microwave and kettles for drinks
mahrm1
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Post by mahrm1 »

csm wrote:If you are working at Preston doing one of the day shifts please be aware that it is possible you could be based at the Outstation which is located at

Unit 8
Astra Business Centre
Roman Way
Preston
PR2 5AP

The Astra Centre is the first unit on the right as you enter Roman way

It should also be notes that if you are based there you need to bring your own food as there is no canteen though there is a microwave and kettles for drinks
Ok, what shift are you on?
Jobe
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Re: start date preston

Post by Jobe »

I'm hoping to be at Preston on the early shift. I expected to have started on the 22nd November, but it's looking more like the 6th December now. I really need this job.
mahrm1
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Post by mahrm1 »

Jobe wrote:I'm hoping to be at Preston on the early shift. I expected to have started on the 22nd November, but it's looking more like the 6th December now. I really need this job.
I started on the 22nd and I tell you now it is busy already.
Jobe
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Post by Jobe »

mahrm1 wrote: I started on the 22nd and I tell you now it is busy already.
I can believe it. I ready and eager to come and help you. I'm told it will be a couple of weeks yet. Maybe that was just a fob off. :hmmmm :arrrghhh :whistle