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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    Hey guys, Had to pull out of stage 2 for family reasons, absolutely gutted, hopefully it doesn't ruin my chances. Completed stage 1 at Reading in September and stage 2 was back in Reading also. Any news for you guys?
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    Stay positive mate, I had a phone call yesterday for stage 2 and I did stage 1 a month ago :)
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    Same here mate, took the test on Thursday 20th, was told we'd hear by the following Monday, but still nothing. At the time there were guys who'd taken the tests earlier than me who are still waiting for stage 2 lol. Fingers crossed though lol
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    That sounds about right mate. Good luck mate! Be careful to check your emails etc because you might get an email today asking tor you to attend tomorrow etc
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    I had the same notice mate, 1530pm on Wednesday telling me the test was a 1100am the next day, although for me it's only a 2 hour drive lol. Apparently if you show your test appointment paperwork at the train station you'll get a free return ticket. I took the car because I didn't know at the...
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    coss course help

    Hi mate all you can do is revise your notes from the last few days. It's a lot to take in I know, but, if you've been on track awhile, try and remember times you've been briefed about the worksite etc, routes to and from site, any machine movements. The questions are multiple choice and if you...
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    Hi guys, I've just spoken to a lady from recruitment who told me its a slow process. They had 4000 applications for the posts. Wow. I mentioned that I'd completed stage 1 tests in September and she told me a November start was a bit optimistic from fgw. Hope is not lost! Good...
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    I completed stage 1 on the 21st last month, still haven't heard anything. Quite gutted really, especially if they're starting in November, I think that's game over for me lol
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    First Great Western Trainee drivers, Anyone heard back?

    Hello, sorry to bother you, i've just read your thread and am a little relieved. I am waiting for my results from the first 3 tests which I completed on the 21st of last month. Even if i've not done enough, I just need to know either way. I'm a bit worried that I went to slow on the 'dials'...

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