Not too bad, but could have done better. Think there were 3 questions if i remember rightly. You were given two minutes to answer and record your answer. The first question I answered well, but the other ones I did struggle somewhat as they didn't ask me any questions which I had prepared for which took me back (unless it was how they were worded).
That’s more than the usual answer from them. Did you ask about a specific area? Thanks
Yes it's relatively new, as this wasn't required last year for the same role. I asked, they said brought in ~6 months ago ish
we struggled with the same ones XD
Evening, any idea what depots people will be based at on the current course?
Where are you?
This may be true for the application, but I wouldn't necessarily say the process is easier by any means. You now have to do an error checking test and sit a video interview which can be challenging. I'm sure that does whittle down the numbers.
I remember from those questions, I was told by managers that they instantly rejected applications that were not within the word limits. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing that it was changed. Apparently it was a way of determining peoples attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
I'm currently sat in the talent pool like many others. I interviewed for mainline. Do you know if there would be an option to swap to valleys if they need the staff?
I emailed the recruitment team and stated I would be happy to be considered for Valleys also and they emailed back saying they have noted it on my application
I did the exact same thing. But did not get a reply.
have you heard anything yet? I haven't, I think I did my video interview a couple of days after you!
Hi hope you dont mind me asking but what is the new application process for train manager/guard jobs now please x
Yes thats correct. As long as youre offered a position before your drop out date you'll be fine.
You can be offered a position on Cardiff mainline or valleys. For me it was between Cardiff and Carmarthen.
Sometimes things get missed. Don’t be afraid to chase a reply. Politely of course.
Thank you for your comment got an email from recruitment today. After stating I am open to working on valleys. (:
Nothing atall, I don’t want to keep sending emails as I get the same generic reply
)Thanks mate - if you don’t mind me asking, when did you pass your assessment centre and how much notice were you given before the start of your course?Hey guys, newly qualified valleys conductor here. To answer your questions on valleys and mainline depots, once you get in , you’ll most likely be asked to go on valleys as we’re currently extremely short on valleys and mainline is more or less full. Hence why next year the 8-10 courses are all valleys courses. A mix of Cardiff, Rhymney, Treherbert and possibly Barry. Hope this is useful info. Good luck to you all waiting and hope to see you out soon!
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Hey, that’s no problem at all. So I got invited to the assessment center on the 18th of March 2025. Then got a phone call a day or 2 later to say I’d been successful and was placed into the pool. Around 7 months later in October, recruitment called me to offer me a start date for valleys for the 26th of January 2026. So all in all 10 months which is pretty good considering.
Butler, I am in the exact same boat as you. Definitely some good news to look forward to here.
Ah I was the 10th March last year and haven't received a call, it must come down to scoring
