First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

[oxoneil]

Tlionhart maybe and skjonesfamily are being very quiet interesting to know if they have heard

I have heard one course starting in June with another three following
For the west but who knows

I am surprised Oxford take on trainees lovely location guess not cheap though

If you're already local it makes no difference does it

 

[Rocombe11]

Are we supposed to be getting confirming emails from Mandy/Alice or is everything going to be via the post? And if we are getting emails has anyone else not received one yet?

 

[Johncleesefan]

Mandy told me I will receive an email to confirm the medical next week which will include All details. Them I need to Cal Alice to arrange my train to London as I said I would go to the day before and spend the night. Have u got both numbers?I can pm if not.

 

[Driverb]

I got a email to confirm my offer and that they will be I touch shortly with a medical date.

 

[Rocombe11]

I have got both numbers, will leave it till tomorrow for email-have you had your email?

 

[Johncleesefan]

I haven't yet. Mandy told me next week early on

 

[Rocombe11]

Ah, ok, Alice will be sending the email next week and then I need to ring Alice to confirm train times, crb etc. I am not being dim it's just that Mandy caught me between buses and the conversation was a bit hurried-6 minutes long.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[Johncleesefan]

That's alright pal. And correct.i had just got to work when she called but was early. Oh midnights all week ?????? spoke to John today and ask if he remembered you. He did. Nothing incriminating lol don't worry.i didn't mention this haha

 

[smudge67]

On the bright side, if no one gets offered Oxford you arent out of the running, just have to wait a little longer!

Yes that's right ,I read on here that some people were given start dates for Reading and Bristol.Happy to still be in with a chance but it does appear to be a waiting game..

 

[Smithers]

Does the trainee driver position have a period of time that must be completed after being fully qualified? Ive heard with some companies you have to pay all the training fee back if you leave within 5 years. What happens if you leave before?

 

[Johncleesefan]

Just had an email to back up the phone call yesterday making me a conditional offer for Westbury. So so so so happy ?????? I hope the guys waiting still hear real soon.

 

[Rocombe11]

I got a email to confirm my offer and that they will be I touch shortly with a medical date.

It actually makes it feel real!! It is there in front of you in black and white.

 

[Driverb]

It actually makes it feel real!! It is there in front of you in black and white.

Yes it does. Crazy! just so chuffed it's been a long wait

 

[387star]

----------------

 

[skjonesfamily]

Tlionhart maybe and skjonesfamily are being very quiet interesting to know if they have heard

I have heard one course starting in June with another three following
For the west but who knows

I am surprised Oxford take on trainees lovely location guess not cheap though

No im still here in limbo looking at all these lucky B****rds getting there dates through lol Ive just noticed some one has been offered Bristol and im Gloucester so quite close, so now im panicking as to why i havent heard yet.

 

[387star]

-----------------

 

[Maybe]

I'm Bristol and hear nothing. Gutted and fuming at the same time. I'm done now chasing them. Congrats to those that have heard, and I really do mean that by the way.

 

[387star]

----------------------

 

[tlionhart]

I haven't heard anything either. (Reading)

Applied; Aug 13
Stage 1; Oct 13
Stage 2; Jan 14 (re-arranged to this date as I couldn't make Dec 13 stage 2)
DM; Feb 14 *cancelled as the track fell in the sea*
DM (2nd round); Mar 14
Results that I passed DM; Apr 14 (few days after DM)

Some have been lucky and raced ahead, some waited longer and some in the same boat.
Truly, this forum has been very interesting over the last year and made the wait bearable as it was our only source of news. I truly mean this, congratulations to those who have heard and a best of luck to those who have medicals in the coming weeks and the training courses.

I'm interested to see what the following months produce. I don't believe all of us will be given courses (includes me) however I'm glad I never failed any of this, especially on my first attempt.
I will be taking a break from this for now and wish everyone still waiting the best of luck!

 

[Mightyirons77]

Well I missed 2 calls today , kind of hoping it was ppi lol .

 

[VW]

Presuming maybe, Tlionhart (Bristol) vw (paddington) and skjonesfamily (Gloucester) haven't heard

No news yet but I am really happy to hear about the recent movement. I am sure it has given a ray of hope to all those on hold. Congrats to everyone who have been offered a conditional offer. As for me, I will keep playing the patient game till the day I get that call

 

[tlionhart]

LTV/EAST

Tlionhart -READING
Greg1205 -READING
Oxoneil -OXFORD
SMUDGE -OXFORD
VW -PADDINGTON
Mightyirons77 -PADDINGTON
Run1nstar -PADDINGTON

WEST

Maybe -BRISTOL
Ml -BRISTOL
Skjonesfamily -GLOUCESTER
Fgr_FGW -GLOUCESTER

At the moment that's how the list stands.
(Which I'll update if any lurkers decide to register and post to the forum)

 

[Greg1205]

Hi guys. I've been reading your posts for a while hoping they invite me for medical as well. I passed 2 stages late 2013. In September last year I had my interview. I've applied for Reading. I think you lot had your interviews before me. Hopefully my phone rings one day haha.

 

[387star]

------------------

 

[VW]

Someone beginning with r waiting on padd as well
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
I'm. Bristol not Westbury

I believe it's Run1nstar

 

[387star]

--------------

 

[skjonesfamily]

I have a recent email from FGW simply stating the workforce plan is under constant change (vacancies are predicted but may change) so it is completely unknown how many vacancies may arise but nothing happening at present my end anyway... No go ahead for more trainees to be taken on

Oh well more patient waiting[/Q

Ive emailed asking whats going on and have had by the looks of it the same email, looks like the April course is done and dusted now so if you havent heard by now you probably wont, but fingers crossed now for the four courses starting from June and onwards.

 

[oxoneil]

I have a recent email from FGW simply stating the workforce plan is under constant change (vacancies are predicted but may change) so it is completely unknown how many vacancies may arise but nothing happening at present my end anyway... No go ahead for more trainees to be taken on

Oh well more patient waiting[/Q

Ive emailed asking whats going on and have had by the looks of it the same email, looks like the April course is done and dusted now so if you havent heard by now you probably wont, but fingers crossed now for the four courses starting from June and onwards.

Biiiiiig sigh :cry:

 

[387star]

--------------

 

[tlionhart]

There's 4 courses from June? Thought they only planned to have a few. March, April, May and June?
Dunno what's going on? Wonder if anymore are on hold as the list seems small