Southeastern - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[newbiewannabe]

Great news, congratulations. Good luck!

Cheers mate! I got there finally!

 

[Twin82]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

 

[mickeyC]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

Good luck on your journey, you’ll absolutely love it once you get going.

 

[Twin82]

Good luck on your journey, you’ll absolutely love it once you get going.

Thanks mate. Looking forward to it. And thank you for being such a present supporting figure in the thread. Your journey and advice hasn’t gone unnoticed mate. Are you doing your driving now?

 

[mickeyC]

Thanks mate. Looking forward to it. And thank you for being such a present supporting figure in the thread. Your journey and advice hasn’t gone unnoticed mate. Are you doing your driving now?

Yes mate, with my DI now following his roster.
Only 60hrs into driving, roughly another 350-400hrs to go.

 

[vc99]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

Brilliant news. Congrats. Keep us updated on how you get on with your course.

 

[Purplerain77]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

What a lovely way to end a journey and start your new career! Congrats, good luck in January mate! Well deserved! Hopefully see you around in the future

 

[Twin82]

What a lovely way to end a journey and start your new career! Congrats, good luck in January mate! Well deserved! Hopefully see you around in the future

Thanks a lot bud. Appreciated. That would be nice to see you around at some point

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Brilliant news. Congrats. Keep us updated on how you get on with your course.

Thank you.

Brilliant news. Congrats. Keep us updated on how you get on with your course.

cheers mate. Will do

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Yes mate, with my DI now following his roster.
Only 60hrs into driving, roughly another 350-400hrs to go.

Nice! How was it the first time in the chair? How are you finding it now? Exciting times.

 

[newbiewannabe]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

Congratulations and good luck!!

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Afternoon all, quick question. Do I have to post the signed consent form back to Medigold or take it with me on the day?

 

[Purplerain77]

Congratulations and good luck!!

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Afternoon all, quick question. Do I have to post the signed consent form back to Medigold or take it with me on the day?

Just just need to take it with you on the day, with me she just noted the key details and put on her form that i had completed it

 

[mickeyC]

Thanks a lot bud. Appreciated. That would be nice to see you around at some point

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Thank you.

cheers mate. Will do

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Nice! How was it the first time in the chair? How are you finding it now? Exciting times.

First time is daunting, I’ve had lots of sim runs but nothing compares to the real thing.
Actually finding it really easy to drive, it’s the routes, stop car marks etc that now need to be learnt/remembered.

 

[Purplerain77]

First time is daunting, I’ve had lots of sim runs but nothing compares to the real thing.
Actually finding it really easy to drive, it’s the routes, stop car marks etc that now need to be learnt/remembered.

What’s been your favourite stock to drive?

 

[mickeyC]

What’s been your favourite stock to drive?

I’ve been mainly driving the Electrostar units for the last 6 weeks, driven the Networker twice and I’m not a fan, seats very uncomfortable.

 

[Twin82]

First time is daunting, I’ve had lots of sim runs but nothing compares to the real thing.
Actually finding it really easy to drive, it’s the routes, stop car marks etc that now need to be learnt/remembered.

I’m sure that will come naturally with experience. Glad to know you’re enjoying the process. Can’t wait to get to that stage where I’m in the driving seat.

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Congratulations and good luck!!

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Afternoon all, quick question. Do I have to post the signed consent form back to Medigold or take it with me on the day?

Thanks mate.

No you don’t. I brought the form sent to me but I didn’t sign it. I was given a new form which I signed there and then.

 

[newbiewannabe]

Just just need to take it with you on the day, with me she just noted the key details and put on her form that i had completed it

Nice one, cheers!

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I’m sure that will come naturally with experience. Glad to know you’re enjoying the process. Can’t wait to get to that stage where I’m in the driving seat.

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Thanks mate.

No you don’t. I brought the form sent to me but I didn’t sign it. I was given a new form which I signed there and then.

Cheers mate

 

[ollie_3D]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

Massive congratulations! I’m over half way through module 2 rules myself and so far so good! The group that I got is so good, honestly you’ll get to know them so quickly and it’ll be a blast! The rules are tough but you will enjoy it trust me! Best of luck!!

 

[mickeyC]

Massive congratulations! I’m over half way through module 2 rules myself and so far so good! The group that I got is so good, honestly you’ll get to know them so quickly and it’ll be a blast! The rules are tough but you will enjoy it trust me! Best of luck!!

Are you training at Ashford?

 

[Twin82]

Massive congratulations! I’m over half way through module 2 rules myself and so far so good! The group that I got is so good, honestly you’ll get to know them so quickly and it’ll be a blast! The rules are tough but you will enjoy it trust me! Best of luck!!

Thanks mate. I’m really looking forward to starting. Sounds like an amazing group of people in your class. Fingers crossed I will have people like that in my group. Thanks again mate. And likewise, best wishes for you moving forward.

 

[ollie_3D]

Are you training at Ashford?

I am indeed

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Thanks mate. I’m really looking forward to starting. Sounds like an amazing group of people in your class. Fingers crossed I will have people like that in my group. Thanks again mate. And likewise, best wishes for you moving forward.

I’m sure your group will be just as good, we all help each other out so if you have any questions during rules, 9 times out of 10 someone in the group will know the answer and can help! Enjoy your induction day, trust me you feel so out place to begin with and it honestly feels so surreal

 

[mickeyC]

I am indeed

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I’m sure your group will be just as good, we all help each other out so if you have any questions during rules, 9 times out of 10 someone in the group will know the answer and can help! Enjoy your induction day, trust me you feel so out place to begin with and it honestly feels so surreal

I’m up at the school tomorrow for a safety day.
Say hi if your in the mess room at 08:30

 

[ollie_3D]

I’m up at the school tomorrow for a safety day.
Say hi if your in the mess room at 08:30

I should be there for around then! I’ll pop in and say hi if you’re still there!

 

[RDJW18]

Hi guys, really enjoying seeing everyone’s progress as time goes on. I’ve passed everything just waiting for a start date. Just wondered if anyone here is waiting for a Gillingham start date and given a potential start date timeframe ?

 

[CFRAIL]

Hi guys, really enjoying seeing everyone’s progress as time goes on. I’ve passed everything just waiting for a start date. Just wondered if anyone here is waiting for a Gillingham start date and given a potential start date timeframe ?

I'm probably a couple of steps behind you so can't offer specifics. But I do know that Gillingham have a fair few trainees either going through the training centre or are out at depot with their driver instructor.

 

[Chewie]

I'm probably a couple of steps behind you so can't offer specifics. But I do know that Gillingham have a fair few trainees either going through the training centre or are out at depot with their driver instructor.

I'm currently a trainee for Gillingham and just started my first week. Definitely going to be an intense couple of months ahead of me but looking forward to it!

 

[vc99]

I'm currently a trainee for Gillingham and just started my first week. Definitely going to be an intense couple of months ahead of me but looking forward to it!

That sounds great. How many om your course

 

[Gul]

I'm currently a trainee for Gillingham and just started my first week. Definitely going to be an intense couple of months ahead of me but looking forward to it!

Hope it all goes well. Still waiting for MMI/DMI dates here but good to hear how others are getting on.

 

[Chewie]

That sounds great. How many om your course

There is 9 of us and 5 are for Gillingham.

Hope it all goes well. Still waiting for MMI/DMI dates here but good to hear how others are getting on.

Thank you and hope you get your dates soon it took me a while to get the dates for MMI/DMI.

 

[GemmaLouise]

Wow it’s been quite an enlightening journey. A journey which started around 3 years ago after running into a former work colleague whose based at Charing Cross station as a train driver working for Southeastern. Since that chat, I became laser focused in becoming a train driver. Learnt all I can, joined free webinar, bought material and had one to one sessions with a recruitment expert who works for how2become.

A year and a half later I got the opportunity to apply for the same company and depot as my former work colleague. Pass all the assessments and interviews on first attempt. Placed in 2 different pools, passed medical, given, then asked which depot would I prefer to work out of, CX had 1 spot in January whilst Vic had no spaces but was told it could change. Sat on the decision for a day and decided to go with CX. I start a day before my birthday so that will be a lovely birthday present to myself.

I am truly grateful for all the help you guys have given me. And for all the aspiring train drivers, don’t lose hope when things go wrong. Keep at it. Learn from your mistakes. I have applied to nearly all the other local TOC’s but only got to the online assessment stage which I always tend to trip up on. A big thank you all. Stay blessed. Stay focussed.

Love this, amazing and exciting news.
I'm looking forward to hearing how everything goes for you.
Iv not been very vocal on here but I'm still here in the background keeping up with everyone's progress.
Well done for getting through and finally getting your start date I'm so so happy for you.
Congratulations to everyone else who has passed everything and waiting to start their new journey.
I'm still waiting for my DMI invitation.
The more time that passes the more anxious I get. It's very easy to overwhelm yourself with too much information so I'm trying really hard not to do that.
Keep us posted and good luck

 

[mickeyC]

I'm currently a trainee for Gillingham and just started my first week. Definitely going to be an intense couple of months ahead of me but looking forward to it!

Are you at Ashford or Orpington?

 

[Chewie]

Are you at Ashford or Orpington?

I'm at Ashford, having my first day there tomorrow. Monday and today was introduction days, been to Tonbridge and the connect 38.