DB Cargo - Trainee Train Driver (2021/2022)

[NorthernTech]

No sorry, I meant the MMI. I did the final interview with HR and managers at the station a month later via teams.

I did think that seemed odd, never heard of any company doing the whole thing, 2 interviews, in one day! Well done anyway.

 

[1867Blue]

I did think that seemed odd, never heard of any company doing the whole thing, 2 interviews, in one day! Well done anyway.

What stage are you at, NorthenTech?

 

[NorthernTech]

What stage are you at, NorthenTech?

Currently holding paper and computer passes but not MMI unfortunately, from last year, but I believe DB make you redo the lot when you go rather than just the MMI. Had an MMI from hell last year so I’m on the back foot when I get a 2nd and last attempt. Bit worrying to say the least..

 

[1867Blue]

Good luck, mate, I hope you succeed.

 

[Raikkonen7]

Anyone who applied for South Yorkshire- Rotherham heard anything? Mine’s been at application in process for months.

 

[Loco94]

There was meant to be me and another guy but he didn’t turn up, it did feel strange being alone but the assessor was spot on and very supportive and informative

 

[Driver0202]

Does anyone know roughly how long you can/will be in the talent pool (northwest)?

There were people on my course that were in the pool for 2 years , I was only 6 months . But they do say up to 5 years , but you won’t be that long I don’t think.

 

[LokiB]

Anyone who applied for South Yorkshire- Rotherham heard anything? Mine’s been at application in process for months.

Not a thing since an email in June saying the role is been reviewed and changes may be made to the position.
Be nice to get an update but it is what it is I suppose.

 

[Raikkonen7]

I didn’t even get that! Yes, some update would be nice.

 

[Loco94]

I originally applied for the South Yorkshire and Nottingham one but seem to have progressed with the latter of the two never heard nothing about the first

 

[BB1991]

I have had my medical now for the barking trainee train driver around a month ago now. I have been told verbally over the phone that November is my start date. I have to give a months notice at GwR so I’m starting to get a little anxious I’m reluctant to hand in my notice before I’ve signed a contract. I don’t really have anyone I can ring to chase up what’s happening. Does anyone have any advice or phone numbers that could help me at all please?

 

[1867Blue]

I have had my medical now for the barking trainee train driver around a month ago now. I have been told verbally over the phone that November is my start date. I have to give a months notice at GwR so I’m starting to get a little anxious I’m reluctant to hand in my notice before I’ve signed a contract. I don’t really have anyone I can ring to chase up what’s happening. Does anyone have any advice or phone numbers that could help me at all please?

I had my medical in July, mate, for trainee driver position and I haven’t heard anything since regarding a start date. Are you for trainee position as well?

a months notice for the beginning of November would be at the end of September so there’s still roughly 3 weeks time for you.

 

[DanielPedro91]

Ahh I’ve been invited for my medical too. Was hoping this was positive and then I would be given a start date in due course.

 

[alex888]

hi guys i've got an assessment day at DB this month and just curious if anyone has done it recently as to what the tests or interview questions are like! thanks in advance its a great community!

 

[Docket]

Ahh I’ve been invited for my medical too. Was hoping this was positive and then I would be given a start date in due course.

Same. Just found out today. My medical is end of Sept. Not been given a start date either.

 

[1867Blue]

Ahh I’ve been invited for my medical too. Was hoping this was positive and then I would be given a start date in due course.

What station have you applied for. Nearly 2 months since my medical, but no contract or start date yet. I’m checking my emails every ten minutes.

 

[BB1991]

I had my medical in July, mate, for trainee driver position and I haven’t heard anything since regarding a start date. Are you for trainee position as well?

a months notice for the beginning of November would be at the end of September so there’s still roughly 3 weeks time fo

Yeah I also had my medical in July.

I had my medical in July, mate, for trainee driver position and I haven’t heard anything since regarding a start date. Are you for trainee position as well?

a months notice for the beginning of November would be at the end of September so there’s still roughly 3 weeks time for you.

yeah trainee train driver role at barking. I had my medical in July as well I thought I’d hear something the same week atleast just saying media all good. I had to resend in some optician prescriptions etc. But yeah there’s still three weeks left but as it gets closer to October you start to panic a little

 

[DanielPedro91]

What station have you applied for. Nearly 2 months since my medical, but no contract or start date yet. I’m checking my emails every ten minutes.

Northwest region. 2months? Seems odd that as within 2 months things could’ve changed medically wise. Hopefully we get a start date ASAP

 

[Driver0202]

Northwest region. 2months? Seems odd that as within 2 months things could’ve changed medically wise. Hopefully we get a start date ASAP

Not uncommon, you could start in a years time and same medical is fine, some drivers go up to 3 years without a medical, no difference pre employed or employed regards to statement “thing could change medically wise”

 

[1867Blue]

Northwest region. 2months? Seems odd that as within 2 months things could’ve changed medically wise. Hopefully we get a start date ASAP

Hopefully there’s some courses planned in for the next couple of months. I’m sure someone on here will know how long the medicals are valid for?

 

[Driver0202]

Hopefully there’s some courses planned in for the next couple of months. I’m sure someone on here will know how long the medicals are valid for?

A guy on my course started a year after his medical. They are valid for 3 years.

 

[1867Blue]

A guy on my course started a year after his medical. They are valid for 3 years.

Thanks for the info. That has dampened my optimism a little. Hopefully the wait isn’t as long as that.

 

[alex888]

hi guys with regards to db cargo, I failed only one of the assessments that I took so when I come to re take will I just have to re sit that or will it be all of them? providing I apply for db cargo again or even someone else will this be the case again?

 

[NorthernTech]

hi guys with regards to db cargo, I failed only one of the assessments that I took so when I come to re take will I just have to re sit that or will it be all of them? providing I apply for db cargo again or even someone else will this be the case again?

Depends which test you failed on whether it was a paper or computer one. Some places may let you resist part of the test and accept what you have passed but Unfortunately db make you redo the full amount of tests unless you had passed them all. When were you there? Some people are saying they were on their own in the tests.

 

[BB1991]

Hi does anyone have a number to call for the recruitment department for DB or for barking in general just so I can chase up if the November start date is still on as I need a contract ASAP for my notice period

 

[1867Blue]

Hi does anyone have a number to call for the recruitment department for DB or for barking in general just so I can chase up if the November start date is still on as I need a contract ASAP for my notice period

Should be a number at the bottom of your letter regarding the interview

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Hi does anyone have a number to call for the recruitment department for DB or for barking in general just so I can chase up if the November start date is still on as I need a contract ASAP for my notice period

Did you manage to get in touch BB1991?

 

[BB1991]

Should be a number at the bottom of your letter regarding the interview

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Did you manage to get in touch BB1991?

I just received an email from the recruitment team and they confirmed there still aiming for November and will send out a contract closer to the time. So atleast I know it’s still on for November and to not make plans etc

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Should be a number at the bottom of your letter regarding the interview

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Did you manage to get in touch BB1991?

What depot did you apply for btw?

 

[1867Blue]

I just received an email from the recruitment team and they confirmed there still aiming for November and will send out a contract closer to the time. So atleast I know it’s still on for November and to not make plans etc

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What depot did you apply for btw?

Peak Forest.

 

[iwasyoungonce]

I just received an email from the recruitment team and they confirmed there still aiming for November and will send out a contract closer to the time. So atleast I know it’s still on for November and to not make plans etc

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What depot did you apply for btw?

Where is the training taking place ?

 

[Atishyou]

Where is the training taking place ?

Usually Toton or Didcot for classroom stuff.