Avanti - Trainee Train Drivers - Recruitment Discussion

[expanse]

I assumed they filled the January course following the last email on 1st August.

 

[scotsman82]

Nothing yet on my side.

 

[Callidus80]

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

 

[expanse]

Congrats! There is hope!

 

[Punching Pick]

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

Excellent news! Glad to hear that someone else has had the offer.

 

[scotsman82]

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

Nice one well done

 

[Buster156]

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

Great news mate. Good luck to you

 

[vc99]

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

Brilliant news, just out wondering. What is your work notice period?

 

[Ned21]

Great news, it's still moving along then.

 

[Callidus80]

Thanks for all the well wishes.

Vc99 my notice period is 2 months.

 

[Sorcerer]

This is going to be largely speculative right now, but at the moment Avanti currently has a driver mentor role at Preston depot, and I've heard elsewhere on the forums that this usually means the company will be preparing to bring in a new influx of drivers. Considering that Preston was the only depot not listed in the 2023 trainee recruitment drive does anyone think it might get it's own one soon? Personally I sort of lean towards doubt and think they'd probably try for qualified first if anything, but I fancied getting some second opinions. Interestingly Wolverhampton is also recruiting for more qualified drivers again, so they must be really struggling for that depot.

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

Congratulations to you! I'm sure the three year wait will have been worth it!

 

[Jordan1991]

Has anyone been contacted in regards to whether their details still remain the same?

 

[scotsman82]

Nope have you ?

Has anyone been contacted in regards to whether their details still remain the same?

 

[Buster156]

Has anyone been contacted in regards to whether their details still remain the same?

Yes mate. About 4 weeks ago

 

[ndjefc82]

Long time lurker here - I applied in Feb 23 for Liverpool......Passed psychometrics in December 23 and have had the same sporadic updates as everyone else since - Awaiting DMI.

The last update that I had was via an email on 24th March this year, with a few spelling mistakes.

I don't wish to dash anyone's hopes, but two former colleagues work out of Liverpool and they tell me that they have spare drivers most days.

I applied for another TOC and have been successful, I'd advise anyone else to do the same. No planning or forsight has gone into these recruitment campaigns, I do feel this big recruitment drive in 22 & 23 was instigated by the threat of losing the franchise - a kneejerk 'look what we're doing to fix the issue'.

I know that Railway recruitment is slow (I work in the industry), but this campaign has been such a mixed bag.

Just my experience, and I wish anyone in the process the absolute best of luck going forward.

 

[scotsman82]

Long time lurker here - I applied in Feb 23 for Liverpool......Passed psychometrics in December 23 and have had the same sporadic updates as everyone else since - Awaiting DMI.

The last update that I had was via an email on 24th March this year, with a few spelling mistakes.

I don't wish to dash anyone's hopes, but two former colleagues work out of Liverpool and they tell me that they have spare drivers most days.

I applied for another TOC and have been successful, I'd advise anyone else to do the same. No planning or forsight has gone into these recruitment campaigns, I do feel this big recruitment drive in 22 & 23 was instigated by the threat of losing the franchise - a kneejerk 'look what we're doing to fix the issue'.

I know that Railway recruitment is slow (I work in the industry), but this campaign has been such a mixed bag.

Just my experience, and I wish anyone in the process the absolute best of luck going forward.

Always good to hear a positive story lol

 

[Ned21]

Has anyone been contacted in regards to whether their details still remain the same?

I've had nothing since August 1st

 

[ezywheels]

Long time lurker here - I applied in Feb 23 for Liverpool......Passed psychometrics in December 23 and have had the same sporadic updates as everyone else since - Awaiting DMI.

The last update that I had was via an email on 24th March this year, with a few spelling mistakes.

I don't wish to dash anyone's hopes, but two former colleagues work out of Liverpool and they tell me that they have spare drivers most days.

I applied for another TOC and have been successful, I'd advise anyone else to do the same. No planning or forsight has gone into these recruitment campaigns, I do feel this big recruitment drive in 22 & 23 was instigated by the threat of losing the franchise - a kneejerk 'look what we're doing to fix the issue'.

I know that Railway recruitment is slow (I work in the industry), but this campaign has been such a mixed bag.

Just my experience, and I wish anyone in the process the absolute best of luck going forward.

Congratulations!

I noticed in correspondence that AWC mention being taken out of the talent pool (post successful DMI) based on "score order"

Theoretically then, you could stay in there forever, if the pool gets added to with applicants who scored higher in the recruitment process.

Just a thought.

 

[ndjefc82]

Congratulations!

I noticed in correspondence that AWC mention being taken out of the talent pool (post successful DMI) based on "score order"

Theoretically then, you could stay in there forever, if the pool gets added to with applicants who scored higher in the recruitment process.

Just a thought.

Thank you,

Unfortunately, I had to overwrite my Avanti CBI with an MMI....so it is the end of the road for me with them.

 

[Ianmc89]

Polmadie Candidate here. Just had the news that I have passed my DMI and successfully added to the polmadie talent pool. Just wondering if anyone on here is already in the talent pool for polmadie ?

 

[scotsman82]

Polmadie Candidate here. Just had the news that I have passed my DMI and successfully added to the polmadie talent pool. Just wondering if anyone on here is already in the talent pool for polmadie ?

Yes enjoy the wait I’ve been waiting two years in may however you might have high scores and leap over a few candidates my email said in 2024 there will be course throughout 24/25 I’m guessing yours will say course throughout 26/27

 

[Jordan1991]

Polmadie Candidate here. Just had the news that I have passed my DMI and successfully added to the polmadie talent pool. Just wondering if anyone on here is already in the talent pool for polmadie ?

Congrats mate! When did you sit your DMI?

 

[Ianmc89]

Congrats mate! When did you sit your DMI?

I sat my DMI 4 weeks ago

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Yes enjoy the wait I’ve been waiting two years in may however you might have high scores and leap over a few candidates my email said in 2024 there will be course throughout 24/25 I’m guessing yours will say course throughout 26/27

Yes, it said exactly that.

 

[CGA090917]

Polmadie Candidate here. Just had the news that I have passed my DMI and successfully added to the polmadie talent pool. Just wondering if anyone on here is already in the talent pool for polmadie ?

I got the same news today mate for Polmadie had my interview a couple weeks ago! Hopefully something happens soon for us. As some others have said they’ve been waiting quite a while though…

 

[ezywheels]

At my recent DMI I was told worst case scenario the wait for a course would be between 18 to 24 months....

 

[scotsman82]

At my recent DMI I was told worst case scenario the wait for a course would be between 18 to 24 months....

Well they are pulling the wool over everyone’s peepers then or their pants down

 

[om1997]

Long time lurker here - I applied in Feb 23 for Liverpool......Passed psychometrics in December 23 and have had the same sporadic updates as everyone else since - Awaiting DMI.

The last update that I had was via an email on 24th March this year, with a few spelling mistakes.

I don't wish to dash anyone's hopes, but two former colleagues work out of Liverpool and they tell me that they have spare drivers most days.

I applied for another TOC and have been successful, I'd advise anyone else to do the same. No planning or forsight has gone into these recruitment campaigns, I do feel this big recruitment drive in 22 & 23 was instigated by the threat of losing the franchise - a kneejerk 'look what we're doing to fix the issue'.

I know that Railway recruitment is slow (I work in the industry), but this campaign has been such a mixed bag.

Just my experience, and I wish anyone in the process the absolute best of luck going forward.

To follow this, I also received the phone call a few weeks ago

I'm very pleased to say that I've just had a call from the Talent Acquisition Team at Avanti. I've been offered a position on a course starting March 9th. In case anyone didn’t read this thread in its entirety, I was one of the 2022 candidates and applied for Manchester.


The next step is the medical, which will be booked within the next three weeks.


“Excited” is an understatement.

to follow this, I also received a phone call offering me a position on the January course a few weeks ago (apologies for the delay I couldn’t find this forum as I have been inactive for a while) but also Manchester applicant from the 2022 candidates. Hope to see some of you guys on there

 

[scotsman82]

To follow this, I also received the phone call a few weeks ago

to follow this, I also received a phone call offering me a position on the January course a few weeks ago (apologies for the delay I couldn’t find this forum as I have been inactive for a while) but also Manchester applicant from the 2022 candidates. Hope to see some of you guys on there

Oafft congratulations hope it goes well

 

[Jordan1991]

Well despite having suffered with flu all week, I’ve been on cloud 9 having been contacted by Avanti to start a training course in Jan 26! I can only assume it must have been a dropout due to the close time frame in which I start.

I hope this gives some encouragement to those still waiting, as I’ve been in the talent bank for 3 years myself.

Looking forward to seeing those on the January course

 

[Buster156]

Well despite having suffered with flu all week, I’ve been on cloud 9 having been contacted by Avanti to start a training course in Jan 26! I can only assume it must have been a dropout due to the close time frame in which I start.

I hope this gives some encouragement to those still waiting, as I’ve been in the talent bank for 3 years myself.

Looking forward to seeing those on the January course

Great news mate. Congratulations