Tyne and Wear Metro recruiting

[CGS]

Well done mate. Good luck in the next stages. When you say they have gone out do you mean in the post?

Cheers mate. Not sure TBH he didn't say.

 

[nclwhistler]

hi,

new to this forum, been browsing purely for this thread. I had my interview last thursday which i believe was the last day for interviewing. I know for a fact a couple of people i work with received letters on thursday confirming they had passed and given dates for psychs, and a metro driver friend of mine confirmed a few internal candidates found out on wednesday, but maybe this is purely down to it being easier to tell them straight away without the wait. i haven't had anything yet so hoping its not a case of sending out those that have passed first, then the rejections after

 

[barcode]

Received a revision pack on the 5th inviting me down to Doncaster to sit tests. I was told that top 8 start in February then anyone else that passes are kept on a shortlist - so as and when they need people - they won't need to interview again.

 

[Ljd87]

Received a revision pack on the 5th inviting me down to Doncaster to sit tests. I was told that top 8 start in February then anyone else that passes are kept on a shortlist - so as and when they need people - they won't need to interview again.

When do you sit the tests?

 

[Dobb]

Hi all.

Quick question, I sat the assessment day in Doncaster Wednesday the 26th November, after the interview they told me that I had passed and my information would be stored on the central database, but does anybody know how long or what actually happens now until I hear anything back.

Thanks in advance.

 

[CGS]

Hi all.

Quick question, I sat the assessment day in Doncaster Wednesday the 26th November, after the interview they told me that I had passed and my information would be stored on the central database, but does anybody know how long or what actually happens now until I hear anything back.

Thanks in advance.

They train 8 at a time starting February and I think it's 4 or 5 months. Depending how high you scored on application, interview and test will determine how quickly you start.

 

[Ratty81]

Hi Guys,

Recently passed the assessment in Doncaster and buzzing. Just wondering if anyone had any further information re the medical assessment? What sort of tests are conducted?

Thanks in advance

 

[142094]

Hi Guys,

Recently passed the assessment in Doncaster and buzzing. Just wondering if anyone had any further information re the medical assessment? What sort of tests are conducted?

Thanks in advance

Usual stuff, weight and height, hearing test, eye test, colour blindness test (Isihara plates), urine sample for drug/alcohol testing and an ECG.

 

[Ratty81]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.
haven't heard anything yet from metro, the postman thinks I'm stalking him!

 

[CGS]

Thanks for the reply, much appreciated.
haven't heard anything yet from metro, the postman thinks I'm stalking him!

I don't think anything will come through this week-think tests finish on Thursday

 

[Spongebob]

Hi all,
Anybody heard anything yet??

 

[Northernlad14]

Hey,

I got a call on 23/12/2014 and told I start 23/02/2015.

 

[Ratty81]

Hey,

I got a call on 23/12/2014 and told I start 23/02/2015.

Ah great news, well done. When did u complete the doncaster part and medical?

 

[Northernlad14]

Past Doncaster tests 19 Nov and doing medical start of January.

 

[Ratty81]

Looks like Feb intake is now full, here's hoping for the next one. Good luck for Feb ☺

 

[Dobb]

Has anybody else heard anything? I thought they may have let people know even if they were unsuccessful for the feb intake!!!

 

[CGS]

Has anybody else heard anything? I thought they may have let people know even if they were unsuccessful for the feb intake!!!

I rang HR last week - think they might send letters out to people to say what's happening. Looks like a bit of patience is needed - my mate is currently in training and started a year and a half after passing the tests/interview!

 

[CGS]

Past Doncaster tests 19 Nov and doing medical start of January.

Passed my medical last week and also starting the 23rd of Feb- happy days!

 

[142094]

Been told that there is another shortage of drivers this year, so possibly 4 schools going through (which should equate to 32 drivers).

 

[Ratty81]

Congratulations CGS, hopefully I'll be starting later this year. Where did they send u for medical?
Encouraging re driver numbers

 

[CGS]

Congratulations CGS, hopefully I'll be starting later this year. Where did they send u for medical?
Encouraging re driver numbers

Cheers Ratty81! I went to a place at the Regents Centre - yes I think there will probably be a few intakes from this latest recruitment drive so fingers crossed it's sooner rather than later for you.

 

[Northernlad14]

CGS, were you at the assessment day at Doncaster on 19 Nov?

 

[CGS]

CGS, were you at the assessment day at Doncaster on 19 Nov?

No mate-I had already passed the tests in April with Transpennine.

 

[Ratty81]

U must be so excited CGS, u have done really well to be in first intake.
Let us know how training goes, good luck, hopefully be working alongside u sooner rather than later ??????

 

[CGS]

U must be so excited CGS, u have done really well to be in first intake.
Let us know how training goes, good luck, hopefully be working alongside u sooner rather than later ��

Cheers! Aye very lucky to be in the first intake. A friend of mine is in the current training school from September and he's really enjoying it so very encouraging.

 

[tez thorn]

my dreams were over before they started

 

[Sammy h]

When will they next be advertising for positions? Judging by this thread I'm guessing it could be a while...

 

[barcode]

I think there are at least five or six training courses going to be ran from this intake so could be over two years before the next interview process begins.

 

[Ratty81]

Don't suppose anyone has heard anything? I have heard that those starting on the june intake have been told.
That could mean the next intake is Oct time? I'm only putting two and two together, possibly getting five!

 

[CGS]

Don't suppose anyone has heard anything? I have heard that those starting on the june intake have been told.
That could mean the next intake is Oct time? I'm only putting two and two together, possibly getting five!

I think there will probably be 2 more intakes this year so October will be about right.