GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[kernowmaid]

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.

Hi sorry what is MMI?

 

[Jc321]

Hi sorry what is MMI?

Multi modal interview

 

[kernowmaid]

Multi modal interview

Oh thanks

 

[GunsofNavarone]

Hi all, I have passed stage one assessment for trainee train driver, very happy. The email does state that the requirements for the workforce has changed so the next stage will be extended.
Is this a polite way of saying I passed the tests but others did better so I will have to wait or, has anybody heard anything about a change in recruitment needs?

 

[Reetzaboi]

Hi all, I have passed stage one assessment for trainee train driver, very happy. The email does state that the requirements for the workforce has changed so the next stage will be extended.
Is this a polite way of saying I passed the tests but others did better so I will have to wait or, has anybody heard anything about a change in recruitment needs?

Not sure tbf

 

[GunsofNavarone]

Not sure tbf

Are you in the same position?

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Are you in the same position?

Also, re the MMI, is that staged by GWR or other relevant TOC or is it held by the same third party group that ran stage one assessments?

 

[Jc321]

Are you in the same position?

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Also, re the MMI, is that staged by GWR or other relevant TOC or is it held by the same third party group that ran stage one assessments?

For my experience with GWR it was with the third party OPC who does the other assessments.

 

[GunsofNavarone]

For my experience with GWR it was with the third party OPC who does the other assessments.

Ok, I thought they might from what was said previously. thank you for response!

 

[lucyt27]

Ok, I thought they might from what was said previously. thank you for response!

When I did stage one assessment, they said that GWR were doing interviews so i wonder if that’s the change in recruitment process!

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Also I passed stage one last week and been sent an invitation today to book the next stage (interviews) so only waited a week!

 

[Leon Tallis]

Hi all, I have passed stage one assessment for trainee train driver, very happy. The email does state that the requirements for the workforce has changed so the next stage will be extended.
Is this a polite way of saying I passed the tests but others did better so I will have to wait or, has anybody heard anything about a change in recruitment needs?

Hopefully, it means they require more drivers and are interviewing more candidates over a longer period. Who knows?

Ok, I thought they might from what was said previously. thank you for response!

There was a guy earlier in the thread who did the DMI before the MMI this summer, which is obviously conducted by GWR.

 

[GunsofNavarone]

When I did stage one assessment, they said that GWR were doing interviews so i wonder if that’s the change in recruitment process!

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Also I passed stage one last week and been sent an invitation today to book the next stage (interviews) so only waited a week!

Can I ask what dates were offered for the MMI?

 

[James101185]

I also have an assessment centre booked. I will be wearing a suit to be safe. I'd rather make a good impression just incase!

I went in jeans, T-shirt, trainers and a hoodie. It’s important to feel comfortable. Don’t turn up in your scruffs but it’s an intense day without feeling uncomfortable. I passed. The guys at the assessment centre relax you as much as they can. Just make sure you are well rested. It’s quite an emotional day and can be draining.

 

[GunsofNavarone]

I went in jeans, T-shirt, trainers and a hoodie. It’s important to feel comfortable. Don’t turn up in your scruffs but it’s an intense day without feeling uncomfortable. I passed. The guys at the assessment centre relax you as much as they can. Just make sure you are well rested. It’s quite an emotional day and can be draining.

Was this for stage one assessment or stage two also?

 

[Jc321]

I went in jeans, T-shirt, trainers and a hoodie. It’s important to feel comfortable. Don’t turn up in your scruffs but it’s an intense day without feeling uncomfortable. I passed. The guys at the assessment centre relax you as much as they can. Just make sure you are well rested. It’s quite an emotional day and can be draining.

Yeah it was a lot more chilled than I expected. Three of us wore full suits while the other two wore suit trousers with a jumper and jeans and a jumper.

 

[Leon Tallis]

I went in jeans, T-shirt, trainers and a hoodie. It’s important to feel comfortable. Don’t turn up in your scruffs but it’s an intense day without feeling uncomfortable. I passed. The guys at the assessment centre relax you as much as they can. Just make sure you are well rested. It’s quite an emotional day and can be draining.

Were your assessments held at the TOC head office like ours, or at a third-party testing provider like RCG? The idea of turning up at a prospective employer wearing a hoodie gives me the shivers.

 

[kernewek7]

Has anyone heard anything about Plymouth yet? There seemed to be a few people on here who had done video interviews but all gone quiet now!

I did my video interviews almost two months ago and still not heard anything!

 

[MDCW]

For those who attended the OPC in Watford for thier assesments, Were the standard questions used for the MMI? This is what I have found on this forum:

Many thanks

• Give an example of a time when you have had to follow strict rules or procedures
• Give an example of a time when you had to do a job to a high standard although you were faced with difficulties
• Give an example of a time when you had to carry out a task where it was very important not to make a mistake
• Describe a time when you had to take control of a pressurised or emergency situation
• Give an example of a task you have carried out which is similar to an aspect of a train driver’s job
• Give an example of a time when you have had to persevere to learn something new

 

[mil01]

When I did stage one assessment, they said that GWR were doing interviews so i wonder if that’s the change in recruitment process!

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Also I passed stage one last week and been sent an invitation today to book the next stage (interviews) so only waited a week!

Congratulations! Good luck for the next stage!

 

[Gordon93]

When I did stage one assessment, they said that GWR were doing interviews so i wonder if that’s the change in recruitment process!

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Also I passed stage one last week and been sent an invitation today to book the next stage (interviews) so only waited a week!

Hi, I am happy to hear that you got through the first stage. If you don't mind me asking, which depot did you applied for? Could you tell me, did you book MMI or DMI first? Many thanks

 

[lucyt27]

Congratulations! Good luck for the next stage!

Thanks, you too! Have you been invited for interview yet?

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Hi, I am happy to hear that you got through the first stage. If you don't mind me asking, which depot did you applied for? Could you tell me, did you book MMI or DMI first? Many thanks

Thank you, I applied for Oxford. They have given me a 3.5hr time slot and it says MMI will take place, then also says during this time slot you will complete an interview with the Driver Management Team so appears to be both.

 

[Gordon93]

Thanks, you too! Have you been invited for interview yet?

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Thank you, I applied for Oxford. They have given me a 3.5hr time slot and it says MMI will take place, then also says during this time slot you will complete an interview with the Driver Management Team so appears to be both.

Thanks for your reply. It is much appreciated. I am awaiting stage two for Bristol Parkway and I was wondering if it will be just the MMI or both as you mentioned interviews. Good luck with the next stage.

 

[mil01]

Thanks, you too! Have you been invited for interview yet?

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Thank you, I applied for Oxford. They have given me a 3.5hr time slot and it says MMI will take place, then also says during this time slot you will complete an interview with the Driver Management Team so appears to be both.

Yep, one day early next week

 

[Leon Tallis]

Thank you, I applied for Oxford. They have given me a 3.5hr time slot and it says MMI will take place, then also says during this time slot you will complete an interview with the Driver Management Team so appears to be both.

Yep, one day early next week

That’s exciting. They must be looking for Oxford trainees to start ASAP.

 

[soswales]

Is anyone for Parkway still waiting for a response from video interview? Still not heard nothing.

 

[Welshmogs]

I've just applied for the GWR talent pool for trainee train driver and done both the SJT and alpha/numerical tests that followed submitting my application.
Can anyone advise how long it might take before I get a result either way? Christmas is next week so could it be as long as the new year? Closing date is 23rd so guessing so?

Moderator note: Vacancy is listed here: https://careers.firstgroup.co.uk/jobs/trainee-train-driver-gloucester-gloucestershire-united-kingdom

 

[Neatro]

I've just applied for the GWR talent pool for trainee train driver and done both the SJT and alpha/numerical tests that followed submitting my application.
Can anyone advise how long it might take before I get a result either way? Christmas is next week so could it be as long as the new year? Closing date is 23rd so guessing so?

As standard railway recruitment is notoriously slow, I'd be surprised if it isn't quite a few weeks into next year if not longer.

For context, it once took 3 months to hear back about the next stages after application submission.

 

[SSensei12]

I've just applied for the GWR talent pool for trainee train driver and done both the SJT and alpha/numerical tests that followed submitting my application.
Can anyone advise how long it might take before I get a result either way? Christmas is next week so could it be as long as the new year? Closing date is 23rd so guessing so?

Moderator note: Vacancy is listed here: https://careers.firstgroup.co.uk/jobs/trainee-train-driver-gloucester-gloucestershire-united-kingdom

Could take months, the adage "no news is good news" holds true in my limited experience. You could be waiting months or years and then suddenly things start coming within a matter of weeks of each other. Just have to sit tight and wait. I think it waited around a month or two before the next stage after initial application with GWR.

 

[samdj]

Excited that I have assessment centre in Feb!

Any info would be very appreciated

 

[Leon Tallis]

Received an email to book an MMI, this evening.

 

[GunsofNavarone]

Received an email to book an MMI, this evening.

Same here. All booked. Happy to see the DMI isn’t on the same day.