If I were to join would I be able to go to the UK on a block of 4-5 days off at least once a month? If so which fleet is preferable for this?
In theory it's possible, but most months you would have to work hard to do swaps and sell your soul to get the days off. There are a number of folks that do it but it ain't easy!
If you
need to have the days off every month, IMHO, don't do it. If it's not a must, but something you could live without on a regular basis, delve a little deeper.
H-D