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

[Clarky042]

For me badly I really mucked up the reaction test and didn't pass it so did not get interviewed. One of my lives gone and now have to wait 6 months before can apply again to a TOC/FOC. I really hope the others did a lot better than me. Good luck to those of you yet to take the second assessment day.

Really sorry to hear that mate , the nerves have most definitely kicked in for me now ........This is my 3rd time of applying , and I've progressed one stage further into the process each time although I haven't technically lost a life yet.

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow

 

[SND150]

Really sorry to hear that mate , the nerves have most definitely kicked in for me now ........This is my 3rd time of applying , and I've progressed one stage further into the process each time although I haven't technically lost a life yet.

Good luck to everyone for tomorrow

There has to be winners and losers in this process, unfortunately on this occasion I am a loser but it has just strengthened my resolve to make sure I am a winner next time round (assuming I get this far again!). Remain positive and hopefully you will be one of the winners. Good luck to all!!

 

[anchorman]

DBS are giving results at the end of stage 2 days - I passed! 6 attended and 2 had been asked to leave by lunchtime - which just left the CBI in the p.m

 

[Batmanrobin]

How is everyone getting on with part 2 this week? Pretty quiet on here, making me nervous for Friday! ??????

 

[Paddy O'Doors]

How is everyone getting on with part 2 this week? Pretty quiet on here, making me nervous for Friday! ��

I got through yesterday, one of only 3 in the group of 8.

 

[anchorman]

Went on Monday and passed (you get told on the day) - 6 of us there, 2 had been asked to go by lunchtime. Tough day, but ok if you've done your prep!

 

[aced1]

How is everyone getting on with part 2 this week? Pretty quiet on here, making me nervous for Friday! ��

Dont be nervous mate its not that bad, i sat mine on monday and passed well throughout the whole process i was told so i'm just waiting for a managers interview date now. The dtg test is not to bad really. For the structured interview just make sure whatever you write down just make sure your prepared to talk about it in great depth. Good luck for friday

 

[Clarky042]

Dont be nervous mate its not that bad, i sat mine on monday and passed well throughout the whole process i was told so i'm just waiting for a managers interview date now. The dtg test is not to bad really. For the structured interview just make sure whatever you write down just make sure your prepared to talk about it in great depth. Good luck for friday

Fully agree, did mine today , went ok ..... thought I'd messed up the DTG as I had to stop a couple of times when it sped up, but turned out I hadn't.

Next up is Managers interview but won't find out when for a few weeks yet.

Good luck to all

 

[Batmanrobin]

Dont be nervous mate its not that bad, i sat mine on monday and passed well throughout the whole process i was told so i'm just waiting for a managers interview date now. The dtg test is not to bad really. For the structured interview just make sure whatever you write down just make sure your prepared to talk about it in great depth. Good luck for friday

Congrats mate! I'm not that worried about the reaction test been practicing that, what's the written comm's like?
What questions did they ask in the interview?

 

[aced1]

Fully agree, did mine today , went ok ..... thought I'd messed up the DTG as I had to stop a couple of times when it sped up, but turned out I hadn't.

Next up is Managers interview but won't find out when for a few weeks yet.

Good luck to all

Congrats mate i never found the pace a problem but accidentally hit left pedal on a low sound couple a times. Got a good pass in the dtg though. Yes they said be a couple weeks before a date for interview. Which depot you applied for mate?
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Congrats mate! I'm not that worried about the reaction test been practicing that, what's the written comm's like?
What questions did they ask in the interview?

The written comms is fairly straight forward to be honest so would not worry to much. The structured interview is different for everyone i suppose depending on examples you give.

 

[Clarky042]

Congrats mate i never found the pace a problem but accidentally hit left pedal on a low sound couple a times. Got a good pass in the dtg though. Yes they said be a couple weeks before a date for interview. Which depot you applied for mate?

The written comms is fairly straight forward to be honest so would not worry to much. The structured interview is different for everyone i suppose depending on examples you give.

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Thanks mate , I'd applied for Warrington.

Batman : To save reposting information that's already on the forums elsewhere.......I found this : but this is only a guide really , the questions they may ask depend entirely on you and what you say to them , as with all interviews they will just probe to find out more.

http://www.railforums.co.uk/showthread.php?t=32079

 

[rob001uk]

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Thanks mate , I'd applied for Warrington.

Congratulations as well mate. It was good to meet you yesterday... I hope you got back ok on the M62! I passed as well (after what felt like a very long wait for that last interview slot!) so that makes 5 of us passed from yesterday

 

[TRACY TRAIN]

Did everybody who passed yesterday all apply for the same depot? It sounds like it will be a tough choice when it comes to the managers interviews if a lot of people have passed and are through to the final leg...eeek!

 

[aced1]

Did everybody who passed yesterday all apply for the same depot? It sounds like it will be a tough choice when it comes to the managers interviews if a lot of people have passed and are through to the final leg...eeek!

Yes very true, but then they will look at the level you passed at in each sector of the assesment process i guess. Pass, good pass or very good pass. All the best to you all, did they tell you a rough time of managers dates? They said anywhere from a week to a month to me depending on manager. Waiting game i guess

 

[Clarky042]

Congratulations as well mate. It was good to meet you yesterday... I hope you got back ok on the M62! I passed as well (after what felt like a very long wait for that last interview slot!) so that makes 5 of us passed from yesterday

Cheers Rob , and back at ya... Congrats , I was gunna hang around to see you or Darren but just wanted to get back on the road asap. I did get back on the 62 and it was much easier than Mr Garmins wierd and wacky route! Still had to fight my way through never ending traffic all the way back though :-x

 

[aced1]

Anyone doing stage 2 tests this week? Also wander when we will be given managers interview dates.

 

[Equestrianlad]

Anyone doing stage 2 tests this week? Also wander when we will be given managers interview dates.

Hi yes I am doing stage 2 this week tomorrow In fact when are you there?

 

[Paddy O'Doors]

wonder when we will be given managers interview dates.

According to the timeline in the original job advert, they were going to start informing people as of the 14th (yesterday) but from what i can gather, they haven't been following that very rigidly, so i guess we'll just have to sit tight.

I think DBS have been very good when you look at the time that other TOC's/FOC's are taking to respond in some of the other threads on here.

 

[Equestrianlad]

According to the timeline in the original job advert, they were going to start informing people as of the 14th (yesterday) but from what i can gather, they haven't been following that very rigidly, so i guess we'll just have to sit tight.

I think DBS have been very good when you look at the time that other TOC's/FOC's are taking to respond in some of the other threads on here.

Have you already done day 2 assessments and criterion based interview?
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Anyone else going to Doncaster tomorrow for day 2's assessments
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Feeling very nervous about tomorrow now so much lies on a good performance. Good luck to all those taking assessments this week

 

[aced1]

According to the timeline in the original job advert, they were going to start informing people as of the 14th (yesterday) but from what i can gather, they haven't been following that very rigidly, so i guess we'll just have to sit tight.

I think DBS have been very good when you look at the time that other TOC's/FOC's are taking to respond in some of the other threads on here.

Hi yes agreed the process has been very quick, they did say anything up to 4-6 weeks but maybe sooner.
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Have you already done day 2 assessments and criterion based interview?
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Anyone else going to Doncaster tomorrow for day 2's assessments
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Feeling very nervous about tomorrow now so much lies on a good performance. Good luck to all those taking assessments this week

Hi mate firstly good luck for tomorrow, yes its daunting but dont over worry. Easier said than done i know haha. I attended last week and glad its done and completed

 

[Equestrianlad]

How does the day run, is it written exercise followed by computer tests and if those ok then interview ? How long was your interview ?

 

[aced1]

How does the day run, is it written exercise followed by computer tests and if those ok then interview ? How long was your interview ?

Yes thats pretty much it, after the written exercises they split us into 2 groups. 1 group did reactions whilst other group filled form out for cbi. Then swapped over and you were told if ya had passed so far. If you passed then you were interviewed after lunch or went home there and then. My interview was about 30-40 mins i would say although it felt a lot quicker. Good luck for tomorrow

 

[TRACY TRAIN]

Anybody got dates for interviews yet? Or have any idea where they will be or just any update

 

[anchorman]

Anybody got dates for interviews yet? Or have any idea where they will be or just any update

Nope - and I was on the first day of stage 2 - but they said a month to 6 weeks to us before we knew about the DM interview

 

[Paddy O'Doors]

Anybody got dates for interviews yet? Or have any idea where they will be or just any update

No, still awaiting the call.

When i passed the assessment in Doncaster, i was told that the Manager's interview would be "more local" but no location was mentioned.

 

[aced1]

Anybody got dates for interviews yet? Or have any idea where they will be or just any update

No nothing as yet, they did say maybe a few weeks before contacted as probably want get all assessments out the way then do interviews. I believe the interviews are at a more local location as in region/depot applied for. Hopefully not to much longer

 

[jhen1980]

Hi all, I'm doing my stage 2 tomorrow and was wondering if any of yous could give any examples of questions you were asked in the structured interview? This is my first position I've applied for and I'm nervous as hell to be honest. I'm pretty confident on the actual tests but haven't really got a clue what to expect in the structured interview part, should I be lucky enough to get through. Any help/advice would be appreciated. Good luck to all applying

 

[Paddy O'Doors]

Hi all, I'm doing my stage 2 tomorrow and was wondering if any of you could give any examples of questions you were asked in the structured interview?

The usual 5 mate.

Working alone.
Emergency situation.
Difficult problem.
Rules and procedures.
2 week training course or greatest achievement.

Obviously you're not guaranteed to get the same ones, but those are what i had

 

[jhen1980]

The usual 5 mate.

Working alone.
Emergency situation.
Difficult problem.
Rules and procedures.
2 week training course or greatest achievement.

Obviously you're not guaranteed to get the same ones, but those are what i had

Yeah you were bang on, I'm currently in the car park waiting for the criteria based interview after passing this morning's part. Unfortunately 1 lad (out of 6 of us) has failed at one stage this morning (the reaction test I would guess). Best of luck to each and everyone of yous still in with a shout.

 

[oi oi]

which depot have you applied for guys. I have my stage 2 tests on Tuesday, however its looking unlikely that ill be able to attend.... gutted.