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I don't think they have forgotten, but something strange is definitely going on with this recruitment. I suspect everything may have been put on hold. I am one of the ones who was told by phone that I had definitely been shortlisted for interview, the only delay was 'finding more available rooms...

DMI with Northern was definitely before tests when I applied with them (late 2013). Because I passed the interview then didnt make their enhanced grade on 1 of the assessments. It is possible this has changed since, but I have not heard this for definite.

Do you have any inside info re Northern recruiting trainee drivers again mate?

Des, have they actually given you a date? I spoke to HR as had no email yet, and they told me I was shortlisted for the next batch of interviews. Then yesterday I got an email saying further shortlisting was required due to more people than expected passing the assessments, and my application...

Well done mate. Have they invited you to Manager Interview yet?

Devastated about this. Been waiting for Northern Leeds, for 2 years, excluding when couldn't apply due to being between assessments (6 month rule). Been clear and passed on that since April. Only days I didn't check were 25th to 27th. Cannot believe they have pulled this. Truly gutted

I wouldn't be disheartened by a few knock backs. My own experience is that I very, very, nearly did it off the street at first attempt - passed everything including DM interview and only fell down by getting a 'borderline' pass at the penultimate of the old style assessments, which means I...

They will send people home as soon as they fail an assessment, if they operate like Northern or DBS. Which means they will have to test a lot less for the second day --- old post above --- --- new post below --- It seems like many, many people have got as far as assessments. I would be...

It's UAE not Saudi. Alcohol is not illegal, they have licensed bars there. And Etihad Airline gives free booze on flights --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Very much doubt they will be recruiting trainees. The way they work over there for most industries is import experience from...

When I spoke to First recruitment, they told me only requirement of one for York. I know this contradicts what Chaser was told and I hope he is right!

Yerman sounds like you have a more 'promising' sounding response than some. I got the exact same email as Matt

Anyone have a definitive answer on whether FTPE need these 3 'extra' tests or not?

Just got an email to say well done I have passed the assessments, hang fire to see if I get shortlisted for interview. Interesting because I have passed the tests privately with OPC (never with FTPE) but never knew my score (as OPC will not tell you), and I thought FTPE had enhanced pass marks...

Had the phone interview, had the passed email. (Although thought I was poor). So a waiting game now I guess. Anyone know whats next (if we are chosen)? Manager interview or assessments? Edit: I just looked on the First site - its assesments next. Good luck to everyone.

Great, thanx Chris very useful. I like that the shifts are block of days on / block of days off rather than dotted about, but I guess most TOCs work that way. 7 days 'on' sounds tough though. Re weekends, would you say that with these patterns, you would be just as likely to be working a Sat...

As I have applied to FTPE as a driver, could anyone tell me about the roster pattern? How many weekends must be worked, and what is the days on/off pattern like? And what is the leave situation? I am led to believe leave allocation is pretty good, can you take it when you want (within reason)?

Guys there is some intense competition on this one... I just found out that for York, there is 1 (one) position. Cant be more than 2 or 3 max each for the other depots

Well, in the end they sent me a reminder email that said I may lose out if I dont book a slot, so I just booked one. Will have to take day off from work which isn't ideal but needs must.

Thanks, I just did that, I am though worried that the slots wont be able to be rearranged as it says on the site this cannot be guaranteed. Also, the existing slots are fast disappearing, and its the weekend, so I dont expect a fast email reply.... Anyone actually found the slots run out and...

Just had the invite for phone interview. Cant believe they are still sending these, take back my earlier pessimism! Only issue is, I cant make the slots, they have given many but only over 2 days. I currently work 4 days on / 4 days off so should have plenty of options for them to do this, have...