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West Midlands Trains (inc. LNWR) - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Bescotbeast
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Just had an email come through with dates for the 1st stage of OPC testing.
andrewguk
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I've just booked mine in
magicflash
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I’ve not heard yet. Fingers crossed for you both. Good luck
Has anyone heard anything for Shrewsbury? Passed my testing in August 2025 but still not DMI!!
I keep seeing other depots come up and I haven’t applied because they don’t like you to apply to more than one depot but then I’m getting frustrated when seeing people getting DMIs for other depots not long after their testing
I keep seeing other depots come up and I haven’t applied because they don’t like you to apply to more than one depot but then I’m getting frustrated when seeing people getting DMIs for other depots not long after their testing
Bescotbeast
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Same here all booked.
UTV1982
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From what I’ve read on here, the average from application to job offer can be 9-12 months. Have you tried emailing wmt recruitment for an update?
SoT390
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Hi, applied for Crewe depot and pleased to say I've been invited to the stage 1 OPC test. Email said they will send practise materials separately but still haven't recieved them, how long does it normally take to get the practise materials?
Normally a few weeks before your test date mate
UTV1982
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I’m waiting for a date for DMI….
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Should get them at least a week before stage 1. Maybe 10 days
SRK196
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I did both sets of assessments in October for Shrewsbury and not heard anything either, glad it's not just me that hasn't heard yet but the wait is definitely getting frustrating..
Have you posted in the northern page?
andrewguk
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Sounds like a stupid question but is there a dress code when attending the OPC assessment?
I'd like to wear something comfortable, eg, jeans/trainers etc but not sure if it's frowned on
I'd like to wear something comfortable, eg, jeans/trainers etc but not sure if it's frowned on
itsmejuniior
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Yeah jeans are fine. Smart casual
itsmejuniior
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Does anyone know what the stage 2 tests are? I got my email last week that because I’d already passed stage 1 with TFW a few years ago I was going straight to stage 2 in Watford.
Booked my space for the first week of June, so for the guys that pass their stage 1 I’m guessing they plan to do stage 2 tests the first week of June. This was for the Crewe depo
Thanks!
Booked my space for the first week of June, so for the guys that pass their stage 1 I’m guessing they plan to do stage 2 tests the first week of June. This was for the Crewe depo
Thanks!
I start on the 27th of April, our first 2 day induction in Birmingham is 09:00-16:30, then I think it’s 08:30-16:00 but I’ve read most trainers in the classroom period try to get you out a bit earlier because the days are quite heavy.
Because we’re based out of Bletchley depot it’s split between Northampton and Bletchley after the initial induction I’m not sure if there might be some simulator days in Birmingham but when we’ve done the induction and find out some more about the structure of the course I’ll put a message in here
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Sent you a message with some stuff for stage 2
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HH24
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I'm awaiting my DMI for Coventry. Hopefully they'll be running other courses later in the year after the June one others are on.
Good luck with your DMI! In my interview they said they’re running quite a lot of courses through the whole year
HH24
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Thanks! Have to give two months notice in my current role so need a fair bit of time to know dates beforehandGood luck with your DMI! In my interview they said they’re running quite a lot of courses through the whole year
UTV1982
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I’m in the same boat waiting for DMI for Cov. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long. Good luck when it comes.
Aww good luck the managers are lovely
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Thank you mateBecause we’re based out of Bletchley depot it’s split between Northampton and Bletchley after the initial induction I’m not sure if there might be some simulator days in Birmingham but when we’ve done the induction and find out some more about the structure of the course I’ll put a message in here
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Sent you a message with some stuff for stage 2
HH24
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How did you find the final interview?
I really enjoyed it . The managers were both chill and friendly and it just felt relaxed throughout