EMR - Trainee Depot Drivers, Nottingham & Derby (12/11/2021)

[PaulN]

Heads Up - EMR shortly advertising for apprentice/ trainee depot drivers (who often progress to Mainline roles) Currently Nottingham & Derby.
See below for webinar details - adverts go live 12/11/21.

Good Luck

Mod note: Link to apply is here: https://jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=2021-287

Drivers​

Location:	Other
Closing Date:	Monday 15 November 2021
Reference:	2021-286

Have you considered a career in railway? Specifically train driving roles but don't know how to go about it?
Join us for a virtual open day for our driver roles on 15 November 2021 @1700pm over Microsoft Teams. (Download the app now so that you don't miss out!!)
The session will be hosted by Irene, Talent Business Partner who will be joined by various colleagues from the business to give you an insight into the world of Train Driving and how to become one yourself!
Don't miss out on this opportunity...get your ticket now ----> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emr-drivers-virtual-open-evening-tickets-208034686347
The advert for Trainee Depot Driver (Nottingham & Derby) will go live from 12 November 2021 until 28 November 2021 Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Tell a friend to tell a friend!

 

[Amberk]

Unfortunately you have to be 45 mons from depot which sadly I'm an hour

 

[StaffsPM1]

top tip - there will be a lot of applications. Check your spelling etc, the best way to get an application binned is to not bother to spell check your answers! Good luck to all who apply...

 

[Horizon22]

Advert is here: https://jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=2021-287

 

[Busyboy89]

Great job, great team and with the course being a full Driver course progression to mainline (if you want to of course) is an option.

good luck to those applying

 

[Fastrax]

Thanks for the post. If and when mainline driver job comes do they give preference to depot driver if they are interested in it? Or they can give it to new applicants? Thnx

 

[43066]

Heads Up - EMR shortly advertising for apprentice/ trainee depot drivers (who often progress to Mainline roles) Currently Nottingham & Derby.
See below for webinar details - adverts go live 12/11/21.

Good Luck

Mod note: Link to apply is here: https://jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=2021-287

Drivers​

Location:	Other
Closing Date:	Monday 15 November 2021
Reference:	2021-286

Have you considered a career in railway? Specifically train driving roles but don't know how to go about it?
Join us for a virtual open day for our driver roles on 15 November 2021 @1700pm over Microsoft Teams. (Download the app now so that you don't miss out!!)
The session will be hosted by Irene, Talent Business Partner who will be joined by various colleagues from the business to give you an insight into the world of Train Driving and how to become one yourself!
Don't miss out on this opportunity...get your ticket now ----> https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/emr-drivers-virtual-open-evening-tickets-208034686347
The advert for Trainee Depot Driver (Nottingham & Derby) will go live from 12 November 2021 until 28 November 2021 Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Tell a friend to tell a friend!

Ones thing for sure, you certainly won’t be driving HSTs!

 

[Busyboy89]

Yeah depot drivers are to be used first, basically ready made drivers for EMR when they are needed. We do 2 weeks high speed handling then out with an instructor/mentor for route learning and get the hours under your belt before passing out mainline.

it’s a good Job depot driving you definitely learn a lot. I was off the street and loved every moment of training and doing the job.

 

[SteveP09]

Hi to all,
My application is in and my fingers are crossed. It's been a long time since I have been excited about starting a new career.

While I'm waiting to hear back I am doing everything I can to prepare, just in case its a yes. Any advice welcome and good luck to all who applied.

 

[StaffsPM1]

Not really I am afraid, now you play the waiting game. This process really will test your patience as things will seem to not progress, then stop altogether, then get going again. If you are invited to assessments they will send all the practice material that you need to prepare, once that arrives, practice as much as you can.

 

[Jeffers]

Anyone had any feedback yet?

 

[Cesspit]

Anyone had any feedback yet?

I received the email saying I have been shortlisted. Does anyone know the assessment process order/schedule?

 

[samsdad]

Just had my email saying I’ve not been shortlisted. Bit gutted tbf, felt my application was reasonably strong but obviously didn’t quite hit the mark they were looking for.

 

[Jeffers]

Just had my email saying I’ve not been shortlisted. Bit gutted tbf, felt my application was reasonably strong but obviously didn’t quite hit the mark they were looking for.

Same, gutted but not going to let it hit my positivity, always next time

Good luck to those who got shortlisted.

@Cesspit, sorry I cant help you with any further info.

 

[samsdad]

Yep, agreed - good luck to all those who got through to the next stage.

 

[StaffsPM1]

Don't be too disheartened, there were just over 1000 applications that were all hand scored with the top-scoring going through.
Simple things such as not fully answering the statements or living more than 45 mins away would have resulted in not being shortlisted.

 

[Bear1884]

Hi all, has anyone whose been shortlisted received a date for stage one assessment yet?

Many thanks

 

[Digory]

Hi all, has anyone whose been shortlisted received a date for stage one assessment yet?

Many thanks

No, I haven't heard anything further. Have you head anything for next week yet?

 

[Tigerbiker]

Hi, I got an email on the 28th Dec inviting me to Stage 1 assessment on the 12th January. My partner had also applied but has heard nothing. No reason to think her application any weaker than mine. They may just have a back log of applicants and of course Covid may play it's part.
Good luck.

 

[Bear1884]

Thank you for your replies, as of yet I haven't heard anything but as you say could be various factors so I will find out soon enough I guess. Good luck all

 

[StaffsPM1]

They are working through the applications as quickly as we can... Be patient

 

[luke_p77]

Has anyone had their results back for their group bourdon test yet?

 

[Newbie-Train]

Hi All,

Recently got through to stage 2 of the EMR application stage 'assessment day'. Wondered if anybody could shed some further light on this for me? Provide some info on what I can expect on the day, thanks!

 

[Jeffers]

Hi

What role are you assessing for?

 

[Newbie-Train]

Hi Jeffers - yes that would help! Trainee Depot Driver

 

[iwasyoungonce]

Is this teams or face to face

 

[Newbie-Train]

Is this teams or face to face

Thanks for reply iwasyoungonce - it is face to face

 

[iwasyoungonce]

Is that Stage 2 psychometric's OPC ?

 

[Newbie-Train]

Is that Stage 2 psychometric's OPC ?

All I know at the moment is I have passed stage 1 psychometric tests - my understanding is this is the group assessment day with some 'speed interviews' too. Not sure if you know anymore info?

 

[JH9]

You do a couple of group exercises and then some speed dating interview questions.

Don't expect any feedback if you fail though, they just blank you