GWR - Train Manager / Conductor Recruitment and Discussion

[voyagerdude220]

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These both helped got them off Amazon

Thank you!

 

[DadPeanut]

I know your frustration i failed the TFW one 3 times on the bounce so i bought a few books with the dots testing on i think they are designed for drivers did them for a few weeks before doing a SCATT at GWR and passed so may help !

So my application came to an end at the SCAAT too. My feedback was too many omissions on the 2nd test (1 shape and first shape on each line). Was absolutely gutted. I was just catching up on this thread and see that you guys have also failed at this point in the past? I thought we only get two lifetime attempts at these tests. Is this incorrect? I only have the one depot nearby to apply so hopefully they recruit again in 6 months!

 

[voyagerdude220]

So my application came to an end at the SCAAT too. My feedback was too many omissions on the 2nd test (1 shape and first shape on each line). Was absolutely gutted. I was just catching up on this thread and see that you guys have also failed at this point in the past? I thought we only get two lifetime attempts at these tests. Is this incorrect? I only have the one depot nearby to apply so hopefully they recruit again in 6 months!

Sorry to hear of your difficulty with the SCAAT. I've unsuccessfully attempted it several (around 5/6 times) over the last couple of years for several different TOCs and none of them have mentioned about there being a limit to the number of attempts I can take on the SCAAT

 

[Frenchy7119]

So my application came to an end at the SCAAT too. My feedback was too many omissions on the 2nd test (1 shape and first shape on each line). Was absolutely gutted. I was just catching up on this thread and see that you guys have also failed at this point in the past? I thought we only get two lifetime attempts at these tests. Is this incorrect? I only have the one depot nearby to apply so hopefully they recruit again in 6 months!

No that only for driver, most say 6 month before being able to reapply to that TOC!

 

[bair26]

Does anybody know the current wait time for holding pool at Gloucester?

 

[Frenchy7119]

Does anybody know the current wait time for holding pool at Gloucester?

Not sure for Gloucester but ive been in the swansea pool for 8 months

 

[bair26]

Not sure for Gloucester but ive been in the swansea pool for 8 months

Keep us updated! Waiting for the dreaded yes/no post interview here now.

 

[Frenchy7119]

Keep us updated! Waiting for the dreaded yes/no post interview here now.

Will do mate how did u feel interview went tho?

 

[bair26]

Felt positive about it, but you just never know, do you?

 

[Frenchy7119]

Felt positive about it, but you just never know, do you?

Yea mate well fingers crossed

 

[bair26]

Yea mate well fingers crossed

Cheers mate!

 

[djapp]

What was the interview like did you get chance to sell yourself? Or was it 3 or 4 questions using the STAR method where they ask you something like name a time when you did this or name a time you worked together as a team etc?

 

[bair26]

What was the interview like did you get chance to sell yourself? Or was it 3 or 4 questions using the STAR method where they ask you something like name a time when you did this or name a time you worked together as a team etc?

Competency questions pretty much!

 

[thelongestroad]

How long are the talent pools open for at GWR?

 

[Frenchy7119]

How long are the talent pools open for at GWR?

What do you mean? How long can u stay in them before having to re apply ? I have spoken to some people who have been in the pool up to 2 years!

 

[thelongestroad]

What do you mean? How long can u stay in them before having to re apply ? I have spoken to some people who have been in the pool up to 2 years!

I know some TOCs have a policy whereby pools are only open for 12 months, and after that you'd need to re-apply as and when/if they re-advertise.

 

[Frenchy7119]

I can see why may be 2 years as that how long your tests are valid for i believe! Are you in a pool ? If so where? Well i wont be long near a year so i may drop recruitment an email to check

 

[mujahidu22]

I’ve got an interview with the train managers at gwr what kind of things do I have to look out for and what may they ask. Thanks

 

[Frenchy7119]

I’ve got an interview with the train managers at gwr what kind of things do I have to look out for and what may they ask. Thanks

It will all be skill based! Tell us a time
You provided good customer service? Tell us a time you had to comply with policy? Tell us a time when you dealt with confrontation! So have a load of examples to pull from and then word to show evidence for the question

 

[bair26]

I’ve got an interview with the train managers at gwr what kind of things do I have to look out for and what may they ask. Thanks

Which station is that for mate?

 

[mujahidu22]

Which station is that for mate?

Paddington, by the way do I get put into a pool or something what does that mean

 

[Frenchy7119]

Paddington, by the way do I get put into a pool or something what does that mean

They will tell you at interview how many jobs if any are up for grabs now and then they will put a number In a pool for jobs that may come up over the next year or so

 

[bair26]

Paddington, by the way do I get put into a pool or something what does that mean

Good luck!

 

[19at25change]

Currently in process of doing the series of 4 online assessments for gwr. Just done the numerical reasoning test and ticket checking. Anyone know how long for the invitation link for the second OPC test to be sent after completing the first test (ticket checking).
Thankyou

 

[mujahidu22]

Good luck!

Thanks!!!

 

[Frenchy7119]

Currently in process of doing the series of 4 online assessments for gwr. Just done the numerical reasoning test and ticket checking. Anyone know how long for the invitation link for the second OPC test to be sent after completing the first test (ticket checking).
Thankyou

Usually with 24 hrs

 

[FutureTrainEmp]

Hi, I have applied for TM job in PZ, Cornwall. Can anyone please give me an example of the shift pattern? Thanks

 

[bair26]

Any movement in the pools? Or heard anything at all?

 

[Frenchy7119]

I heard Swansea put some more internal applicants in the pool which probably means ive been pushed further to the back lol

 

[bair26]

Oh no! How did you find that out? I’m applying for other conductor roles and similar as keen to get started in the railways having left my previous career.