GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[Leon Tallis]

Exactly the same! Saw it on Friday afternoon out with family. Completed it Friday night and Saturday daytime then smashed the tests out straight away in case it closed. Still glad I got it in early so I could "relax." I don't think I would have performed any better on the tests if i left them, although I was pretty knackered after writing so much. My eyes were on stalks!!

That was the smart thing to do. Thankfully, I had already written most of the job history for the ‘expression of interest’ application they advertised in June. How much of the 5000 character limit did you use for each job? I was a little worried about waffling on and annoying the poor person who had to review it.

 

[Hrav1656]

Yeah did a Google maps for Monday arriving at 8.30 am and it said 55mins to 1hr 8 do you think that would be ok? I also should be living a lot nearer in the near future do you think I should have mentioned this? Thanks

They won’t care where you intend on living they’ll drop your application like a hot potato for being out of that 60 minute radius. Hopefully when someone checks the distance it’s the 55 minute radius for you.

 

[DLG333]

That was the smart thing to do. Thankfully, I had already written most of the job history for the ‘expression of interest’ application they advertised in June. How much of the 5000 character limit did you use for each job? I was a little worried about waffling on and annoying the poor person who had to review it.

Ha ha , wrote War and Peace mate 4980something for one half of my career, and about 4000ish for the second shorter half (2 industries I have worked in both have nicely transferrable competencies.) We can only hope it actually gets read!

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That was the smart thing to do. Thankfully, I had already written most of the job history for the ‘expression of interest’ application they advertised in June. How much of the 5000 character limit did you use for each job? I was a little worried about waffling on and annoying the poor person who had to review it.

How much did you use?

 

[Leon Tallis]

Ha ha , wrote War and Peace mate 4980something for one half of my career, and about 4000ish for the second shorter half (2 industries I have worked in both have nicely transferrable competencies.) We can only hope it actually gets read!

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How much did you use?

About 4000 on my previous long-term job. About 2500 on the last couple of months of being self-employed. I snuck some stuff into the latter about how I’ve been preparing for a job in the railway industry and specifically GWR.

 

[DLG333]

About 4000 on my previous long-term job. About 2500 on the last couple of months of being self-employed. I snuck some stuff into the latter about how I’ve been preparing for a job in the railway industry and specifically GWR.

Nicely done mate. now we just have to wait a couple of years to hear back!

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Any other Swansea applicants knocking about?

 

[Hamna]

I have applied for Swansea did the driver question assessment and the error checking questions
The last email said they have invited me to the next stage

Hey dear did you done your third assessment?? Did you hear back anything??

 

[HaylStonee]

Afternoon all,

I've just applied for Swansea this morning.

I've also just finished the two online tests, I didn't expect to pass any of them to be honest! So watch this space...

 

[DLG333]

Hey dear did you done your third assessment?? Did you hear back anything??

I don't think anyone has had anything after the 2nd assessment. (I think somebody confused the email inviting them to the 2nd assessment for an invitation to a third)

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Afternoon all,

I've just applied for Swansea this morning.

I've also just finished the two online tests, I didn't expect to pass any of them to be honest! So watch this space...

Nicely done! see how we all did over the next few weeks (or months!) then I guess

 

[DadPeanut]

Yeah. Time to wait and see. Good luck to each and every one of you who applied!

 

[ctufudgey]

Yeah did a Google maps for Monday arriving at 8.30 am and it said 55mins to 1hr 8 do you think that would be ok? I also should be living a lot nearer in the near future do you think I should of mentioned this? Thanks

Make sure you put Worcester Shrub Hill in, the initial advert had Worcestershire Parkway as the location which was incorrect.

 

[New York Giant]

Make sure you put Worcester Shrub Hill in, the initial advert had Worcestershire Parkway as the location

I thought so - I wondered if that was an oversight on my part.

 

[Hamna]

I don't think anyone has had anything after the 2nd assessment. (I think somebody confused the email inviting them to the 2nd assessment for an invitation to a third)

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Nicely done! see how we all did over the next few weeks (or months!) then I guess

I’m also very confused after that thread message that he got third assessment invite because I didn’t hear back anything and I know that may be they will tell after the job deadline pass.

 

[DLG333]

I’m also very confused after that thread message that he got third assessment invite because I didn’t hear back anything and I know that may be they will tell after the job deadline pass.

What I think happened is they completed the two assessments, then had an email come through which something about being invited to the next stage of the process. They didn't read it properly before posting on here and then realised that it was in fact the invitation to the 2nd assessment. I believe it was a genuine mistake rather than trying to mislead anyone. The "frequently asked questions" on the application page states that you'll be asked to do an online assessment, and if you pass that you'll be asked to do a second online assessment.
So I am 99.9% sure if you have completed the two online assessments you application is as complete as it can be, and theres nothing to worry about for at least a few weeks while we wait to hear how we did.

hope that helps

 

[Hamna]

What I think happened is they completed the two assessments, then had an email come through which something about being invited to the next stage of the process. They didn't read it properly before posting on here and then realised that it was in fact the invitation to the 2nd assessment. I believe it was a genuine mistake rather than trying to mislead anyone. The "frequently asked questions" on the application page states that you'll be asked to do an online assessment, and if you pass that you'll be asked to do a second online assessment.
So I am 99.9% sure if you have completed the two online assessments you application is as complete as it can be, and theres nothing to worry about for at least a few weeks while we wait to hear how we did.

hope that helps

Thank you so much for clarifying everything. I applied for Oxford depot which depot did you apply??

 

[DLG333]

Thank you so much for clarifying everything. I applied for Oxford depot which depot did you apply??

No Problem. My application is for Swansea

 

[DadPeanut]

Well, I've had a response and unfortunately been unsuccessful this time. Gutted is an understatement. Will try again in a few years when they do the next recruitment drive. I wish all the luck to everyone else who applied!!

 

[DLG333]

Well, I've had a response and unfortunately been unsuccessful this time. Gutted is an understatement. Will try again in a few years when they do the next recruitment drive. I wish all the luck to everyone else who applied!!

Very sorry to hear that mate.

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Well, I've had a response and unfortunately been unsuccessful this time. Gutted is an understatement. Will try again in a few years when they do the next recruitment drive. I wish all the luck to everyone else who applied!!

Presumably it didn't tell you whether it was the online test or the application form?

 

[DadPeanut]

Presumably it didn't tell you whether it was the online test or the application form?

Yes, sorry, it was the online tests. Unfortunately no feedback as to where I went wrong. Quite a hard one to take to be honest. I've wanted this for years and with my location in the far west of the country, this opportunity is incredibly rare.

 

[Hamna]

Well, I've had a response and unfortunately been unsuccessful this time. Gutted is an understatement. Will try again in a few years when they do the next recruitment drive. I wish all the luck to everyone else who applied!!

Sorry to hear that but hopefully you’ll be successful next time

 

[sdcserg]

Well, I've had a response and unfortunately been unsuccessful this time. Gutted is an understatement. Will try again in a few years when they do the next recruitment drive. I wish all the luck to everyone else who applied!!

same here, i got very distracted and had to pop out in the middle of the assessment, i think it took me over an hour to do the first one! but it there's always next time if it ever happens

 

[DadPeanut]

same here, i got very distracted and had to pop out in the middle of the assessment, i think it took me over an hour to do the first one! but it there's always next time if it ever happens

Ah so sorry to hear. I guess if there is a next time we know a little more what to expect.

 

[Ollieorange]

Has anyone heard back after completing all the tests?

I have an assessment soon so asking if anyone could share what tests I will get at the assessment centre. Thanks

 

[DLG333]

Yes, sorry, it was the online tests. Unfortunately no feedback as to where I went wrong. Quite a hard one to take to be honest. I've wanted this for years and with my location in the far west of the country, this opportunity is incredibly rare.

We'll at least you know it's the tests, and it's relatively soon after, rather than waiting months for a generic unsuccessful email. I'm clutching at straws for the positives for you here . Gutted for you mate.
Living west certainly makes opportunities a bit scarce!

 

[sdcserg]

Ah so sorry to hear. I guess if there is a next time we know a little more what to expect.

indeed, i'm down truro Redruth a lot if you want to have chat in person its fine by me maybe we could share studies experiences etc

 

[DadPeanut]

We'll at least you know it's the tests, and it's relatively soon after, rather than waiting months for a generic unsuccessful email. I'm clutching at straws for the positives for you here . Gutted for you mate.
Living west certainly makes opportunities a bit scarce!

No I see the positive in knowing early too. Grateful for that for sure! I'll be hanging around this thread to see how yourself and others get on. Would be great to see someone here go all the way!

indeed, i'm down truro Redruth a lot if you want to have chat in person its fine by me maybe we could share studies experiences etc

Did you apply for Penzance/Plymouth too then? They had a shunter role up at Penzance recently which I just missed unfortunately. I'm up for a chat some time for sure, that'd be great.

 

[JT97]

I have an assessment soon so asking if anyone could share what tests I will get at the assessment centre. Thanks

For me it’s was

Stage 1:

Group Bourdon (GBD)
- The Test of Everyday Attention (TEA-Occ)
- Trainability for Rules & procedures Parts 1 and 2 (TRP)
- Written Communications Test (WCT)
- The WAFV Vigilance Test
- The ATAVT Perception Test
- The Situational Judgement Exercise (SJE)

Stage 2:

MMI

 

[DLG333]

No I see the positive in knowing early too. Grateful for that for sure! I'll be hanging around this thread to see how yourself and others get on. Would be great to see someone here go all the way!



Did you apply for Penzance/Plymouth too then? They had a shunter role up at Penzance recently which I just missed unfortunately. I'm up for a chat some time for sure, that'd be great.

Good stuff Peanut! We could do with your moral support. Would be great to see someone get through!

 

[eSTeeSCe]

Good morning.
Does anyone know where the theory/classroom learning takes place?
I have applied twice to be a driver and failed the medical on both occasions having passed the difficult stuff (Northern and TfW). Third time lucky I hope.

 

[Reetzaboi]

Good morning.
Does anyone know where the theory/classroom learning takes place?
I have applied twice to be a driver and failed the medical on both occasions having passed the difficult stuff (Northern and TfW). Third time lucky I hope.

Never heard of someone failing the medical hope It is good luck this time mate

 

[eSTeeSCe]

Never heard of someone failing the medical hope It is good luck this time mate

I know, lucky me........