Freightliner trainee driver positions ('Graduate scheme')

[benno79]

Can anyone tell me which tests/assessments we will be required to sit at stage two? I haven't had any information or practice material.

 

[matty1984]

Can anyone tell me which tests/assessments we will be required to sit at stage two? I haven't had any information or practice material.

I was wondering the same, there is some infomation in the original test prep, but it would be nice to know what to expect.

 

[benno79]

thanks for the reply, can you let me know what is in the original test prep as I didn't get it.

 

[387star]

Computer tests plus mmi? That's if time allows? Presumably this time unsuccessful applicants get sent home if fail on a test

 

[benno79]

Thanks ml, when I last did it, if you didn't pass the computer tests then you didn't sit the mmi.

 

[d_kingscott]

The second stage is the computer tests and Situational Judgement Exercise which leads to the Criteria Based Interview. You should have been sent material for part of it, it's studying a picture for around 1 second and then picking which items were in the picture you have just seen.

You will have to watch a white screen with a flashing grey square for 30 mins and then hit button as soon as it goes black.

You will move to joysticks to move a cursor around a shape 10 times, if you youtube train driver assessments you will find some very helpful videos. People who are good at computer games score well on these type of tests.
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Where did you have your interview today, what depot are you applying for?

Regards

Had my interview in Crewe, they said I would find out in a month after everyone has sat their assessments. I have applied for Crewe, but stated Rugby would be closer to home for me. Training will probably be in Crewe and will start in September. For those not living close to Crewe they will board Sunday to Friday.

 

[benno79]

Yes I've passed those I just wondered if there were any additional tests that fl made you sit.

Thanks for the confirmation.

 

[Casey Jones125]

The second stage is the computer tests and Situational Judgement Exercise which leads to the Criteria Based Interview. You should have been sent material for part of it, it's studying a picture for around 1 second and then picking which items were in the picture you have just seen.

You will have to watch a white screen with a flashing grey square for 30 mins and then hit button as soon as it goes black.

You will move to joysticks to move a cursor around a shape 10 times, if you youtube train driver assessments you will find some very helpful videos. People who are good at computer games score well on these type of tests.
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Had my interview in Crewe, they said I would find out in a month after everyone has sat their assessments. I have applied for Crewe, but stated Rugby would be closer to home for me. Training will probably be in Crewe and will start in September. For those not living close to Crewe they will board Sunday to Friday.

Thanks KC i am in exactly the same position as you different Depot though.

 

[Melkozzy]

Hello guys, I made it through to the next round in Watford, but unfortunately, I may stuggle to make my appointment on the 7th July at 08:45 due to another important appointment. I was wondering if anyone could possibly please swap with me please?

Melisa
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Hey, I was wondering what time your appointment was at?

 

[Itsme77]

I did my first stage in Crewe on the 16th and I've got my second stage 10th of July Watford at 0845hrs. If there is anyone who has the 1st to the 4th of July and would like to swap I would appreciate that. Similarly anyone who has from the 4th of August onwards I would be much obliged. As you can see I've just joined the forum and have messaged everyone with the appropriate dates but if there is anyone able to swap with me please message back. Thanks

 

[Saltire]

Far be it from me to tell you what to do but I'd suggest you talk to Freightliner about needing to change your appointment times, I'm sure they would accommodate where possible. I certainly don't think the OPC would let you sit them anyway if your not on their list for that day, remember the big thing about proving identity? Secondly I should imagine it would be viewed like the "tail wagging the dog" if you organise things behind their back.

 

[Itsme77]

Far be it from me to tell you what to do but I'd suggest you talk to Freightliner about needing to change your appointment times, I'm sure they would accommodate where possible. I certainly don't think the OPC would let you sit them anyway if your not on their list for that day, remember the big thing about proving identity? Secondly I should imagine it would be viewed like the "tail wagging the dog" if you organise things behind their back.

I asked already. All dates have been allocated. I also asked if I got a mutual swap if it would be ok but still waiting for a reply. If someone is nice enough to agree a swap we would have to get freightliners approval obviously

 

[Tyler937]

I asked already. All dates have been allocated. I also asked if I got a mutual swap if it would be ok but still waiting for a reply. If someone is nice enough to agree a swap we would have to get freightliners approval obviously

Hi just out of curiosity who are you communicating with from freightliner? As I'm on the rules course ATM for intermodal and not sure of it's the same person who who does HH?

 

[Itsme77]

I did my first stage in Crewe on the 16th and I've got my second stage 10th of July Watford at 0845hrs. If there is anyone who has the 1st to the 4th of July and would like to swap I would appreciate that. Similarly anyone who has from the 4th of August onwards I would be much obliged. As you can see I've just joined the forum and have messaged everyone with the appropriate dates but if there is anyone able to swap with me please message back. Thanks

Hi just out of curiosity who are you communicating with from freightliner? As I'm on the rules course ATM for intermodal and not sure of it's the same person who who does HH?

Ive just been using the contact info from the letter. It's Laura from HR who is dealing with us. Her ears must be stinging with all the phone calls

 

[Theurbanjedi]

So to confirm, we will sit:

Computer based tests, and if successful, the SJE, which forms the basis for the interview??

Thanks

UJ

 

[Tyler937]

So to confirm, we will sit:

Computer based tests, and if successful, the SJE, which forms the basis for the interview??

Thanks

UJ

When I sat mine earlier in the year you will do your sje first then the computer tests the you'll have a interview. The tip for the interview is not to get too flustered and just keep calm! Don't get aggressive towards them there trying to wind you up.

 

[Casey Jones125]

When I sat mine earlier in the year you will do your sje first then the computer tests the you'll have a interview. The tip for the interview is not to get too flustered and just keep calm! Don't get aggressive towards them there trying to wind you up.

I must admit i found the interview fairly enjoyable, nothing to worry about.

 

[387star]

Passed the computer tests now waiting for my interview all six of us passed

Found the coordination test very easy but the flashing box rather challenging

The hazard perception was tough as well

 

[benno79]

well done ml, good luck for the mmi I found that the hardest part by far

 

[Sammy h]

Can you let us know anymore info about the MMI, the type of questions asked etc? Is it similar to the old 'structured interview'

Any help would be great. Good luck guys.

 

[benno79]

It's very similar to the old structured interview.

 

[387star]

Think I failed mmi very tough
Kept calm and confident though

 

[Saltire]

Think I failed mmi very tough
Kept calm and confident though

Thanks to all here helping me pass all other tests first time never had trouble with applications always get through but turned down opportunities before as knew I wasn't ready

Keep positive ML its designed to make you feel like that, as long as you were honest and focused on what you spoke about and didn't wander too far off subject you will be fine

 

[387star]

Keep positive ML its designed to make you feel like that, as long as you were honest and focused on what you spoke about and didn't wander too far off subject you will be fine

Thanks

 

[Cerebral]

I am in for Stage 2 at the end of July. There seems to be quite a few dates available and at 6-8 per session, it seems there are still quite a few left in. So a good percentage must have passed Stage 1.

To any who sat their Stage 2 already (including ML), what is the layout of the day? Computer tests in morning without a break, then dinner, then MMI or?

What about dinner - bring a packed lunch or is it provided?

 

[387star]

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[Andy-mc]

Had my managers interview on Monday after flying back from holiday, not sure it went to well but you never know so fingers crossed, had one of those things where you walk out and all the better answers and extra info suddenly comes into my head,
said it could take 2 months to find out so back to the hopeful waiting

 

[Aivilo]

Just got news I've secured a qualified position with heavy haul. Looking forward to working with those who are successful. For those that aren't chin up and keep at it.

 

[Melkozzy]

Thanks
The rules and procedures answer I gave on the form she didn't let me talk about maybe to see how I reacted.. she often refused to hear examples I had... yet at other times kept wanting a specific occurance
Oh and she didn't know what the four foot was lol


I think I had the same lady interview me, it felt pretty brutal. I'd like to think I kept calm enough, but I just feel like I failed it lol.

 

[benno79]

Mine was pretty much the same as it was last time. Worked through each of my examples, wasn't asked for any alternatives, was asked to go into a specific example a couple of times. Clueless again whether I've done enough this time, if not that's my two chances gone.