GTR (Southern) - Trainee Train Driver - Multiple depots (29/11/24)

[trainp165]

If I am right in reading you weren't successful at part of the psychometric testing and literally a week ago , then you cannot retake for 6 months and that's for every company.

great so it's an automatic rejection for this vacancy

 

[Class2ldn]

great so it's an automatic rejection for this vacancy

Yes if you've taken within the last 6 months which you have.
That's just the way it is I'm afraid.

 

[Das85]

Thanks for the heads up.

Hi Intercitybruce

A colleague recently applied for the Trainee Position for Southern, Barnham location. He recieved good news around 2 weeks after the application closing date.

I would expect it to be similar and won't hear until atleast a few weeks after the closing date. Best of luck

 

[Intercitybruce]

Hi Intercitybruce

A colleague recently applied for the Trainee Position for Southern, Barnham location. He recieved good news around 2 weeks after the application closing date.

I would expect it to be similar and won't hear until atleast a few weeks after the closing date. Best of luck

Good evening Das85,

Thanks for the Information and best of luck to you also if you have applied.

 

[Dragon77]

You should have been sent practice material which contains all you need for the assessments. The Assessments & Medicals discussion goes into detail of what to expect in the tests. GTR do the assessments in East Croydon or Watford.

Thank you.
They said they will email me details of the assessment day soon.
Someone I know also applied for the same position however after doing the miniscaat they had another email requesting to do it again and the raat?
I'm wondering if perhaps they didn't score high enough?

 

[Ducatichick]

Has anybody completed the SJT on this and received an update ?

I know sometimes with the SJT you can get an automated response immediately once completed stating that you have made it to the next stage but others you have to wait some time.

I haven’t applied for this bout of jobs but I do have an application with GTR currently for another depot and I didn’t hear anything back after my SJT. I heard back from GTR inviting me to sit a mini SCAAT with the OPC 11 days later. I’m now patiently waiting to hear whether I passed that.

So I think a little wait is normal with GTR. Hope that helps and good luck

 

[Intercitybruce]

I haven’t applied for this bout of jobs but I do have an application with GTR currently for another depot and I didn’t hear anything back after my SJT. I heard back from GTR inviting me to sit a mini SCAAT with the OPC 11 days later. I’m now patiently waiting to hear whether I passed that.

So I think a little wait is normal with GTR. Hope that helps and good luck

Thanks for the information Ducatichick and hopefully the wait isn’t to long for you with your update.

And good luck to you also

 

[Alandev]

Hi Everyone,

Please can somebody confirm: Is the initial online test GTR ask you to complete at the end of your Southern trainee drive application a Mini SCAAT or an SJT?

Apparently you get 72 hours to complete it. Also did you find it easy or difficult?

Thank you

 

[Intercitybruce]

Hi Everyone,

Please can somebody confirm: Is the initial online test GTR ask you to complete at the end of your Southern trainee drive application a Mini SCAAT or an SJT?

Apparently you get 72 hours to complete it. Also did you find it easy or difficult?

Thank you

Hi Alandev,

It’s a SJT.

It’s like any SJT in terms of the approach that needs to be taken, just remember safety and customer service and you will be fine.

In regards to if it’s difficult or easy , I think naturally everyone finds these different to each other, but just take your time to read the question and I am sure you will be fine.

Good luck

 

[Ducatichick]

Hi Everyone,

Please can somebody confirm: Is the initial online test GTR ask you to complete at the end of your Southern trainee drive application a Mini SCAAT or an SJT?

Apparently you get 72 hours to complete it. Also did you find it easy or difficult?

Thank you

Just as Intercitybruce has described, not much else to add except try not to worry too much about it.

The MiniSCAAT will follow a successful SJT.

Good Luck

 

[Henry68]

Do GTR do dbs checks & will this affect any opportunity on getting a driver role

 

[Ducatichick]

Do GTR do dbs checks & will this affect any opportunity on getting a driver role

I would be really surprised if they didn’t carry out some form of DBS check but someone else will have to answer this as I’m not in industry. It does state however on the GTR website on the recruitment process flow chart that “we carry out full referencing checks, these could include past employment, police checks and credit checks”.

 

[Das85]

Do GTR do dbs checks & will this affect any opportunity on getting a driver role

Hi Henry

That is definitely worth asking as I haven't personally seen this asked before when browsing forum chat.

Yes, at previous GTR interviews for positions and DMI I have been asked:

•When requested will you be able to provide two references?

•Is there anything that you need to inform us which will flag up when completing back ground checks? And if so what would that be?

I don't have any answers to what or if all previous cautions / convictions - types of cautions / convictions would put application in question. It would be a question worth emailing to the recruitment personnel at the bottom of all communications recieved to clarify.

 

[Joshapple23]

Available depots:

1. Brighton
2. Norwood / Selhurst
3. London Victoria

GTR Careers

GTR stands for Greater Thameslink Railway, and includes Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express. GTR and Greater Thameslink Railway are trading names of Thameslink Southern Great Northern Limited (TSGNL).

www.gtrailwaycareers.com

Good luck! (Closing date for all above depots is Sunday, 8th December)

Hey, I just submitted my application this morning and completed the Train Driver Test- what is the next step?

Best, Josh

 

[I_am_Nobody]

Surprised these are still up four days before closing... Have applied for London Victoria, let's see what happens!
I love living in a sweet spot between several different depots in London. It's advantageous! XD

 

[Joshapple23]

I have applied for a trainee train driver position out of Brighton, can anyone give me a rough idea of shifts you would be required to work? Thank you!

 

[Class2ldn]

Thameslink or southern?

 

[Joshapple23]

Thameslink or southern?

Southern

 

[Class2ldn]

Pretty sure they have similar to TL in that they have a long weekend every 3rd week but swap over shifts on the weekend rather then mid week at TL.
Earlies lates and nights will be required im sure

 

[Joshapple23]

Pretty sure they have similar to TL in that they have a long weekend every 3rd week but swap over shifts on the weekend rather then mid week at TL.
Earlies lates and nights will be required im sure

Thank you for the info, do you know specific times e.g. 0500-1300 shift etc?

 

[Class2ldn]

Not for southern im afraid but it's wont be any more then a 10 hour shift

 

[Joshapple23]

Not for southern im afraid but it's wont be any more then a 10 hour shift

Ok nice- and could we work through the night (2100-0600) as I do shift work on my current job (cabin crew manager) but rarely nights.

Also RE health I have Chronic Myeloid Leukemia so I have to take one pill a day- would tht be a problem on medical grounds?

Cheers!

 

[Class2ldn]

I can't answer the medical side im afraid but you will work nights.
The medication will be assessed at your medical and a decision made, if there's any side effects these will be considered to see if it would affect you doing the job

 

[Joshapple23]

I can't answer the medical side im afraid but you will work nights.
The medication will be assessed at your medical and a decision made, if there's any side effects these will be considered to see if it would affect you doing the job

Got you ok great thank you

 

[Sly Sloth]

Shift wise it’s 3am starts on earlies and 3am finishes and I believe they have a night shunt turn but could be wrong.

If I were you I’d email recruitment re the leukaemia just in case it might be a problem as a new starter to the company

 

[Joshapple23]

Shift wise it’s 3am starts on earlies and 3am finishes and I believe they have a night shunt turn but could be wrong.

If I were you I’d email recruitment re the leukaemia just in case it might be a problem as a new starter to the company

Do you know those times for sure?

Ok thank you

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I can't answer the medical side im afraid but you will work nights.
The medication will be assessed at your medical and a decision made, if there's any side effects these will be considered to see if it would affect you doing the job

Another Q, after doing the SJT is it an instant pass or fail or do you have to wait a few days?

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I can't answer the medical side im afraid but you will work nights.
The medication will be assessed at your medical and a decision made, if there's any side effects these will be considered to see if it would affect you doing the job

Another Q, after doing the SJT is it an instant pass or fail or do you have to wait a few days?

 

[Class2ldn]

Do you know those times for sure?

Ok thank you

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Another Q, after doing the SJT is it an instant pass or fail or do you have to wait a few days?

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Another Q, after doing the SJT is it an instant pass or fail or do you have to wait a few days?

Im really not sure tbh. Not something I've done for years.

 

[Ducatichick]

Another Q, after doing the SJT is it an instant pass or fail or do you have to wait a few days?

I applied for another depot with GTR and I heard back 11 days after my SJT so you might wait a couple of weeks.

Good Luck

 

[Joshapple23]

I applied for another depot with GTR and I heard back 11 days after my SJT so you might wait a couple of weeks.

Good Luck

Thank you! And likewise

 

[Sly Sloth]

Do you know those times for sure?

Yes I do, that’s why I commented! I was going to get you a lower link Roster to look at but I’ll save my time and trouble now