Recent content by spellbound330

A lot of drivers seem to leave MTR for other tocs such as GWR.

Looks like more assessment emails are being sent out.

I received that email too but haven’t heard anything since. I think they’re prioritising people based on distance to the depot.

I passed stage one in Stratford recently, but since then haven’t heard a peep from them.

Yeah, that’s very odd as there’s no button to withdraw it.

it depends on whether you emailed the specific recruiter or the noreply email. If it was the latter you might not get a response. Unfortunately it can be hit or miss getting replies if you haven’t progressed to the next stage given the volume of candidates.

I think two attempts is the right amount. The only reason for the second attempt is to give the benefit of the doubt in case the candidate was stressed or didn’t know what to expect.

The OPC have said in the past that candidates who are successful in their second attempt perform the best during the training course. The ability to learn from mistakes is crucial during any training course.

All I got was an email saying passed VSE and they are arranging OPC dates. I emailed them saying I’ve already completed them with a different company but never got a reply.

You should have been sent practice material which contains all you need for the assessments. The Assessments & Medicals discussion goes into detail of what to expect in the tests. GTR do the assessments in East Croydon or Watford.

That email was for the April campaign here: https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/greater-anglia-trainee-mainline-depot-driver-various-12-04-24.265985/page-12#post-7023189

Yes. The job description mentions: If you have the right behaviours and attributes, we will provide you the training for you to be an effective part of our community working as a Trainee Mainline Driver, this includes enrolling you onto the Level 3 Driver Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship has...

As far as I know it’s a pass or fail thing, there’s no enhanced.

Congratulations, I guess it goes to show emailing the recruitment team and explaining your situation can be beneficial.

Were you given a date or did they invite you for the future once other people have completed stage 1 and 2?