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Elizabeth Line - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion

Mystiq7

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You don’t need a GTS email apply, I was ex Elizabeth Line and the portal was for anyone. And even if you applying internally you don’t need a GTS work email.
They have recently changed the process since GTS took over - I have a family friend who currently works for the EL - they have shown me the application form on their internal app - internal applicants need to apply using their GTS email address, they cannot apply with their personal email address anymore.
 
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moonie95

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They have recently changed the process since GTS took over - I have a family friend who currently works for the EL - they have shown me the application form on their internal app - internal applicants need to apply using their GTS email address, they cannot apply with their personal email address anymore.
Ah okay, their website from MTR just been transferred over to GTS so the old accounts still allows to access the portal.
 

rd749249

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78,301 (pay award back dated 1st April). We accepted the 3.4% others in TFL seem to have rejected.
 

loudmouth

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Still going to apply anyway just in case it wasn't a mistake and externals are allowed.
 

moonie95

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It will probably be advertised externally on Wednesday. They usually advertise the first week internally, then second week internally and externally.

And it’s out externally good luck everyone

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They have recently changed the process since GTS took over - I have a family friend who currently works for the EL - they have shown me the application form on their internal app - internal applicants need to apply using their GTS email address, they cannot apply with their personal email address anymore.

This is the external link, same portal so anyone can apply.
 
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NSEWonderer

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Yeah was a given, once the womeninrail.org was given the external link it was a matter of waiting for internal numbers to not pick up and then it would be externally added.

Many internals are now on a 1year lock out from the role due to not passing OPC.

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Yeah it got accepted last week monday
Could you dm me a bulletin. Only asking g because all I heard was the bulletin talking about the deal and that theres been a meeting but nothing yet agreed?
 

Jaytrains

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Yeah was a given, once the womeninrail.org was given the external link it was a matter of waiting for internal numbers to not pick up and then it would be externally added.

Many internals are now on a 1year lock out from the role due to not passing OPC.

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Could you dm me a bulletin. Only asking g because all I heard was the bulletin talking about the deal and that theres been a meeting but nothing yet agreed?
I would need to ask the person to send it to me but the new deal has been accepted and the new salary is 78301 and they’ve added the electric car scheme to the deal aswell
 

NSEWonderer

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Yep it's got its numbers up, unsurprisingly. Many live in the catchment areas and more so there hasn't been a trainee recruitment campaign for years.
 

TFN

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Mmhmm, this afternoon. I was out at the vets, so a nice surprise to get home to.
I am sure things are filtering out slowly. Railway recruitment is glacial in speed at the best of times!
I went through previous internal only campaign with GTS a few months ago. GTS are lightning quick compared to other TOCs, with each stage 2-3 weeks apart.
 

loudmouth

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I went through previous internal only campaign with GTS a few months ago. GTS are lightning quick compared to other TOCs, with each stage 2-3 weeks apart.
Do you know if they send out all the invitations to SJT at the same time or staggered. Just trying to get a sense of whether I’ve been unsuccessful.
 

Ddaggs

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I’ve applied for a trainee driver role with GTS out of Old Oak Common, is this the same as Elizabeth line?

I’ve been referred to the OPC as I’d recently passed everything with GWR and not heard back from them, I believe I need to pass at enhanced standard and there’s some modules I haven’t reached the enhanced level.

My question is if I fail (don’t reach the enhanced level) would this affect my ‘fail score’ with the assessment process even though I’ve passed at standard level already?

Many thanks
 

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