Chiltern - Apprentice Train Driver - Bletchley (06/03/24)

[PK96]

That's brilliant. I have also received it.

What days have been allocated? I can see you have the 30th but I've been sent the 29th

Wondering what other days are available if people could share that would be brilliant.

 

[Chrisbeacon]

Just received invite for 28th. Good luck all.

 

[TheRedRattler]

Is it usual to do stage 1 and stage 2 on the same day?

 

[PK96]

Just received invite for 28th. Good luck all.

Guess 28th, 29th and 30th ATM they have ongoing sessions.

 

[12LDA28C]

Is it usual to do stage 1 and stage 2 on the same day?

Yes, quite normal.

 

[Tysoe]

I received it also, even though I've already done it for this role
Replied to the email and they apologised so think there's been some confusion.
Explained why I got 2 emails earlier on the process!

 

[Lp541487]

I received it also, even though I've already done it for this role
Replied to the email and they apologised so think there's been some confusion.
Explained why I got 2 emails earlier on the process!

Do you know if you’ve passed Then?

 

[PK96]

I received it also, even though I've already done it for this role
Replied to the email and they apologised so think there's been some confusion.
Explained why I got 2 emails earlier on the process!

Wonderful.

Who did you email? Just because I've also passed all the psychometric exams (stage 1 & 2)
I did email back the person who has been emailing us but didn't get a reply.. yet!

I have previously had a DMI with Chiltern and didn't have to do any exams so I'm not sure why I would need to do some this time around. Hopefully I hear back soon.

If you could confirm who you have emailed that would be great.

 

[12LDA28C]

Wonderful.

Who did you email? Just because I've also passed all the psychometric exams (stage 1 & 2)
I did email back the person who has been emailing us but didn't get a reply.. yet!

I have previously had a DMI with Chiltern and didn't have to do any exams so I'm not sure why I would need to do some this time around. Hopefully I hear back soon.

If you could confirm who you have emailed that would be great.

Anyone who is applying for a trainee driver's job would need to undertake the psychometric testing at OPC if they had successfully passed the previous stages of the recruitment process. Very occasionally the DMI is carried out before the psychometric testing, depending on the Depot involved and who is dealing with the interview process.

 

[PK96]

Anyone who is applying for a trainee driver's job would need to undertake the psychometric testing at OPC if they had successfully passed the previous stages of the recruitment process. Very occasionally the DMI is carried out before the psychometric testing, depending on the Depot involved and who is dealing with the interview process.

Yes that's correct.

However, I have been successful of the stage 1 and 2 with another TOC. I did all the exams starting from group bourdon, hand coordination and all the others including DFFT. I have also completed the MMI at the OPC centre.

That's why I have emailed them to confirm if I would still need to attend.

 

[12LDA28C]

Yes that's correct.

However, I have been successful of the stage 1 and 2 with another TOC. I did all the exams starting from group bourdon, hand coordination and all the others including DFFT. I have also completed the MMI at the OPC centre.

That's why I have emailed them to confirm if I would still need to attend.

In that case that is unusual. If you had previously passed all the OPC tests that Chiltern use, as long as those passes were still valid you should have been invited straight to DMI at Chiltern. That is certainly what has happened in the past.

 

[PK96]

In that case that is unusual. If you had previously passed all the OPC tests that Chiltern use, as long as those passes were still valid you should have been invited straight to DMI at Chiltern. That is certainly what has happened in the past.

Correct. That's why I'm finding it confusing.

I passed within the valid 5 year time frame. & I still have a couple of years before it expires.

I have previously attended a Chiltern DMI directly (Over 6 months ago) but this time around I've been invited to an assessment day which is why I'm really confused.

I am still waiting on a response. Hopefully I hear back soon.

 

[Locomok]

Wonderful.

Who did you email? Just because I've also passed all the psychometric exams (stage 1 & 2)
I did email back the person who has been emailing us but didn't get a reply.. yet!

I have previously had a DMI with Chiltern and didn't have to do any exams so I'm not sure why I would need to do some this time around. Hopefully I hear back soon.

If you could confirm who you have emailed that would be great.

Same here but even though I was given another DMI straight away they then realised I needed to wait six months and cancelled it

 

[PK96]

Same here but even though I was given another DMI straight away they then realised I needed to wait six months and cancelled it

Right... Not sure what has happened with me then.

I still have my valid exams in date.
I provided all my details such as my N.I. number as that's what they also utilising to check on the database.

I'll hold off until tomorrow before reaching out once again.

 

[cheekymonkey91]

Is it usual to do stage 1 and stage 2 on the same day?

The other day, I found out that someone I work with is at the same stage as me (both waiting for DMI interview). We both had our assessments in the same month, but he did it over two days, but I did it in one

 

[puffpuffgive]

The other day, I found out that someone I work with is at the same stage as me (both waiting for DMI interview). We both had our assessments in the same month, but he did it over two days, but I did it in one

How long have you been waiting for your DMI?

 

[PK96]

The other day, I found out that someone I work with is at the same stage as me (both waiting for DMI interview). We both had our assessments in the same month, but he did it over two days, but I did it in one

That's pretty cool.

How long have you and him been waiting now?

 

[mclark87]

Think that’s it done for us all now. How did everyone find it? Personally I’m exhausted. Going to be a long wait for the feedback!

 

[Lp541487]

Think that’s it done for us all now. How did everyone find it? Personally I’m exhausted. Going to be a long wait for the feedback!

I did mine today too, mmi was tough and can’t help feeling I could have done better. If I hear “how did that make you feel” again I’m gonna scream

 

[mclark87]

Haha. Yeah. They did love to know that about us!

 

[PK96]

Anyone heard back??

 

[mclark87]

Think they said 7 working days so likely won’t be until next week

 

[Lp541487]

Just received email saying I’ve past the mmi, so keep and eye on your emails today

 

[mclark87]

Same. Any idea where the interviews will be held? No mention on the email. Just trying to figure out if I need to book a day off work or not

 

[Lp541487]

I got Banbury

 

[12LDA28C]

Same. Any idea where the interviews will be held? No mention on the email. Just trying to figure out if I need to book a day off work or not

Interviews for Bletchley trainees will be held at Banbury. Some are planned for the week after next.

 

[PK96]

What dates have you all got?

 

[Lp541487]

What dates have you all got?

I’m going on the 21st

 

[mclark87]

Does anyone have a link to the original job posting or a copy of it they can send me? I forgot to take a copy of everything before they took the post down.

 

[cheekymonkey91]

Bit of advice for anyone going to Banbury (as I had an interview there a few weeks back). Park in the East multistory (plenty of parking), up the 2nd floor where the footbridge will take you over to the main station (if there is no-one at the ticket office, there is a help button by the gates, who will let you through). Tell them you're there for an interview and they'll tell you to wait at the coffeeshop. They'll then come and get you and take you back to the interview room in the East carpark