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First Rail London - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Unobrow
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It’s very methodical. Follow the instructions step by step.
Tried it again and it was so helpful. Thanks man
are commute times not checked at application sift stage?
Reading early messages and people passed stage 1 and 2 and then found out they are too far away from the depot? (45 mins!)
Seems mad to go through the stages to then find that out later down the line
Reading early messages and people passed stage 1 and 2 and then found out they are too far away from the depot? (45 mins!)
Seems mad to go through the stages to then find that out later down the line
GrooveLine
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In an email I received for the assessment day it mentioned that the OPC will be aware of which tests you have already done. I'm in a similar boat to you. I will find out on the day which ones I may skip depending if I have reached Arrivas enhanced standards.
I've done Tea occ, DFFT, group bourdon, TTRP 1 & 2, hand eye coordination computer test and WAVFT with South Eastern to Enhanced. Have an assessment on 13th May. Will post what my experience is after the day.
Yeah that’s the same as me with what you’ve completed, I’ll also be seeing you on that day.
greatkingrat
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It won't make any difference really, just a legal thing that has to be done. If anything, it slightly improves your chances as some people won't reply and will be withdrawn from the talent pool.
That’s good then.
Yeah true, good point!
Hello guys,
I passed their stage 1 assesment and have been invited into stage 2, been doing a lot of research and I have gathered a lot of information now im practising TRP1B,TRP2 which they have in their stage 2 i have a few questions about these tests when you are at the opc.
During trp1b do they first play audio and let you read the text with audio and then start the counter for 5minutes to do your notes or does the counter start simultanously as they start the audio?
TRP2 dials and cables got the practise material and i see people saying this has thrown them off is there something specific the practise materials don't show discuss that is there during the test as I found practise material extremely easy and it says it will be cables instead of arrows but I dont think that will be the only difference?
Also VSE cant find any decent practise material anybody can recomend anything besides OPC one or has more info of what happens here?
I posted this in Medical & Assesments aswell but not sure if I will get answers from anybody who has done the arriva specific stage 2 anybody here that can advise?
Update:
Medical & Assesment thread gave a reply please ignore me!
I passed their stage 1 assesment and have been invited into stage 2, been doing a lot of research and I have gathered a lot of information now im practising TRP1B,TRP2 which they have in their stage 2 i have a few questions about these tests when you are at the opc.
During trp1b do they first play audio and let you read the text with audio and then start the counter for 5minutes to do your notes or does the counter start simultanously as they start the audio?
TRP2 dials and cables got the practise material and i see people saying this has thrown them off is there something specific the practise materials don't show discuss that is there during the test as I found practise material extremely easy and it says it will be cables instead of arrows but I dont think that will be the only difference?
Also VSE cant find any decent practise material anybody can recomend anything besides OPC one or has more info of what happens here?
I posted this in Medical & Assesments aswell but not sure if I will get answers from anybody who has done the arriva specific stage 2 anybody here that can advise?
Update:
Medical & Assesment thread gave a reply please ignore me!
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GrooveLine
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Just adding this info - (not to change the topic about VSE for Jovis) emailed the gentleman who sent the consent form to transfer applicants' data to First Group regarding whether we would be interviewed by Arriva or First Group should we be successful from here on. He mentioned that the hiring managers for Arriva will be TUPE-transferred to First Group. From 2nd May First Group will take up the recruitment process.
Unknown to me, my application still says pending after completing everything.
Only thing I seem to be missing out on is the actual offer (obviously), medical and now would be the consent to transfer data :/
I take it you’ve done the M7 SJT then? Any advice on it? (This goes to anyone else that’s also done it, if you have any advice please share, thanks)
GrooveLine
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Great see you then.
OnLooker_22
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Hi all was wondering if anyone has heard anything back from the Arriva trainee train driver role in Cambridge for the one that was in February.
I applied for that one too I did not hear anything back for that one since completed the online spatial awareness assesment but I saw on the application platform it changed from ''Under review'' to ''Pending'' Status couple days ago
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actually that one is cross country check the cross country thread
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OnLooker_22
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Also on the pending status fingers crossed as i know some poeple who have been rejected around a week ago.
thejedtrain
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I wonder with Overground changing concession to first group, will they stay enhanced OPC or change to national OPC, as first group have GWR and they are national.
Guessing it will stay as it is?
Guessing it will stay as it is?
How did it go? I was there but was told mine needs to be rescheduled due to me passing the M7 SJT online recently with a different TOC
GrooveLine
Member
Oh were you the first to leave? I think I remember who you are out of today's group.
I had to re sit the DFFT and sit the M7 SJT, which I hadn't done before. Both were challenging in their way. The DFFT for Arriva was harder than the one I did for Southeastern. The M7 SJT took me into a time bubble and before I knew it the lady said stop, and I still had two questions to go.
The DFFT. Didn't finish all questions. 15 minutes for 20 questions. It had me on the edge of my seat with the amount of detail to check. But I must say I enjoy that test, once I get my rhythm.
Anyway what counts now is what Arriva/First Group thinks...
So with the rescheduling does that mean they'll make you wait 6 months?
Sounds challenging, best of luck with it though.
I wasn’t given a time frame unfortunately but I sent out couple emails today so hopefully it’s sooner rather than later.
GrooveLine
Member
Thank you. Hope all goes well for you too.
GrooveLine
Member
Hi Jovis,
So sorry to hear that. I almost ended up in the same position, I didnt gather my documents and realised when I was on the train to Tring.... then I remembered I always have my license with me and I downloaded my NI from HMRC website as a letter on my phone.
Did Arriva email you about the consent of data transfer to First Group? You could try the contact email on that form.
GrooveLine
Member
Hope that brings a positive result. I'm sure First Rail will advertise for a trainee driver soon. They have an incomplete Web page for one so far... https://www.firstgroupcareers.com/jobs/talentpool/trainee-train-driver/5/description
Hopefully for London