Recent content by TimmyJ20

This will be the driver manager interview, MMI comes after this if successful. All TOCs do both interviews.

Well after 21 years in the fire service I shall be leaving to join SouthWest Trains as a train driver... it's taken me over four years but it's finally happened. My post will not be filled as staff numbers are being reduced and smaller vehicles being trialled. Really sad to see but glad to be...

It can take a while.. it took me 7 months from application to final stage (MMI):|

Sorry to read your views, you sound as unhappy in your role as the firefighters in theirs. It's good to hear your views however as it gives a 'warts & all' outlook of the job. Firefighters and Police are fortunate in that they are able to gain many skills and experiences which are directly...

Well done, me too in January, let me know how you get on! (20 yrs service in!)

Yes, just under 30K, but only a 1% rise for the next 4 years, so a pay cut in effect! And you will have to do medical/ambulance call outs too. I'd stay put.

I'm a FF with Hampshire, just completed 20 years and had enough. Hoping to gain a trainee drivers job with South West Trains, recently passed the aptitude tests and awaiting the next stage. Been waiting 3 years to get to this point, patience is an absolute must....

'In Process' means an application is just that, and a candidate ref number is allocated to you. It can remain as such for quite a while, I have two 'in process' one since 2012 and the other from this year, both trainee driver posts.

Hi, now then... I made up a little practice rig using a piece of timber with two pens stuck in two drilled holes. Make sure the pens are able to move the right way as per the real thing (important obviously) and then practice following the practice shapes you should have, following an imaginary...

Glad we got that sorted out... now to the trickier business of getting the job!:wink:

Have you been for an assessment yet? Some have, myself included and passed but they are unable at present to say when the next stage, (SJE and Multimodal interviews) will take place. Have to remain patient!

Sorry to hear that, which depot were you going for?

Well done Martin, I've been waiting for a vacancy/assessemnt date with SWT for three years now! Certainly a waiting game... which depot are you hoping to get to?