Leon Tallis
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Are you a driver, Nick?
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GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Are you a driver, Nick?
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Depot driver. Hoping to mainline.Are you a driver, Nick?
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Or never … as it happened so many times before to so many and will happen in the future.Well done on getting through to the next stage. Assuming you haven't done them and failed any part in the last 6 months or failed them twice (delete as applicable), you'll get an email requesting you to book a slot to do the tests at the OPC in Watford. It's an all day affair starting at 8:30am so I would advise booking a hotel room the night before so you'll be fresh for the next day.
If you get through that, then it might be a bit of a wait to get a driver manager interview.
It could last a few months, it might be weeks so be ready. You never know when they'll call.
For any candidates , word of advice :
do not get to excited before you sign on dotted line .
JH-OB
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I’ve just had a email asking me to attend the psychometric tests for Worcester.
OneTrackMind
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Same for Oxford.
What dates did you get asked forI’ve just had a email asking me to attend the psychometric tests for Worcester.
JH-OB
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I’ve already passed them, so I need to email them.What dates did you get asked for
GunsofNavarone
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I got offered dates of 20/11, 10/12 and 11/12 for psyche test at Milford house. That’s for the Worcester role.What dates did you get asked for
Exciting well done! When did you do your video interview?Same for Oxford.
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2.5 weeks from submitting my interview to invite to assessment. Can't complain about this process so far, running rather smoothly and quick (for the railway). Does anyone know the expected course dates for Oxford next year?
Hi. I’ve applied for Plymouth too. Did the video interview two weeks ago, not heard anything yet.Submitted my video interview for Plymouth on 23/09/24 - 4 weeks ago today. Anyone who has applied for Plymouth heard back yet? I’m still waiting.
Judging by other comments it seems the applications move through the process in a staggered fashion? Some people did video interviews in mid September; I didn’t even get an invite to do one until October!
Yes it’s been very good2.5 weeks from submitting my interview to invite to assessment. Can't complain about this process so far, running rather smoothly and quick (for the railway). Does
JH-OB
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Has anyone email GWR Recruitment and had a response? If so, how long did you have to wait?
Usually about a day in my experienceHas anyone email GWR Recruitment and had a response? If so, how long did you have to wait?
JH-OB
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Thanks, it’s been 3. I’ll send another.Usually about a day in my experience
Leon Tallis
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For those attending the first stage assessment centre in November/December, do we expect the MMI to happen at the end of the day or at a later date?
It’s mentioned in the practice materials but not the email.
It’s mentioned in the practice materials but not the email.
I am wondering the same. I believe it can differ so I’m just making sure to be prepared for the possibility of it being on the same day.For those attending the first stage assessment centre in November/December, do we expect the MMI to happen at the end of the day or at a later date?
It’s mentioned in the practice materials but not the email.
Leon Tallis
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Mine was on different days
Thanks. How long after was the MMI? When did you have to complete the preparation form?
I did the stage around June, then had my DMI in July and then had my MMI in August. Was given the form at start of the mmiThanks. How long after was the MMI? When did you have to complete the preparation form?
Leon Tallis
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I did the stage around June, then had my DMI in July and then had my MMI in August. Was given the form at start of the mmi
Thanks, pal. DMI before MMI, that’s interesting.
JH-OB
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I have already passed the tests, but not the MMI. GWR have told me they’ll be at a later date.For those attending the first stage assessment centre in November/December, do we expect the MMI to happen at the end of the day or at a later date?
It’s mentioned in the practice materials but not the email.
I did the stage around June, then had my DMI in July and then had my MMI in August. Was given the form at start of the mmi
Did you guys only do the paper tests on the first day in that case? And the computer tests along with the MMI?I have already passed the tests, but not the MMI. GWR have told me they’ll be at a later date.
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JH-OB
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Yes, I do however do the test through CrossCountry and some TOCs do it slightly differently. Sorry, can’t be more helpDid you guys only do the paper tests at the first day in that case? And the computer tests along with the MMI?
Oh right, thank you.Yes, I do however do the test through CrossCountry and some TOCs do it slightly differently. Sorry, can’t be more help
I done the paper and computer tests both on the first day then just the MMI on the second stage.Did you guys only do the paper tests on the first day in that case? And the computer tests along with the MMI?
TerryTheToad
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Does anyone know current expected wait times for those that have passed the assessments + interviews and are in the talent pool ?
officewalla
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Depends upon the depot you have chosen and the projected number of vacancies as well as your overall score and whether internal or external. A mate of mine waited almost 4 years before being offered a role and that only after he had changed his preferred depot.Does anyone know current expected wait times for those that have passed the assessments + interviews and are in the talent pool ?
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Unfortunately waiting time may be : from no time till never and anything in between .Does anyone know current expected wait times for those that have passed the assessments + interviews and are in the talent pool ?