Freightliner - Trainee Drivers (05/12/22)

[deanboy7]

Failed Atavt today but not sure how as no feedback given. Passed coordination and vigilance. Gutted.

 

[bothtubes]

Yes mate, interview for Birmingham next Tuesday. Came through on email

How did your interview go? What was it like?

 

[knockerhero]

Got email today to say I have passed the interview stage. Just waiting on DMI now. So so happy.
Sorry to hear from those that have missed out.
The interview was tough but just remember it's your story to tell so best advice is give as much detail as possible and something that you have definitely done. The follow up questions they ask during each of the 6 questions left me in no doubt they would have known if I had made it up.

 

[Timmnta]

How did your interview go? What was it like?

Was ok. Competency based as expected, standard sort of questions really, similar to MMI

 

[DB314]

Oh, sorry to hear that… You’ll know what to do for next time though. Did you pass the other two?

Yeah passed them. Just have to wait until 6months. I forgot I’d failed a VSE 7 years ago and now that means I can’t apply for any company using this so just have one national process left. Hopefully I’ll just be required to do this joystick test and the MMI and pass

 

[Venna1]

Got email today to say I have passed the interview stage. Just waiting on DMI now. So so happy.
Sorry to hear from those that have missed out.
The interview was tough but just remember it's your story to tell so best advice is give as much detail as possible and something that you have definitely done. The follow up questions they ask during each of the 6 questions left me in no doubt they would have known if I had made it up.

Well done on the assessment pass! Are the MMI questions very similar to the ones posted throughout this forum? How long did it roughly take?

 

[Brum_AVFC]

Yeah passed them. Just have to wait until 6months. I forgot I’d failed a VSE 7 years ago and now that means I can’t apply for any company using this so just have one national process left. Hopefully I’ll just be required to do this joystick test and the MMI and pass

I only failed the joystick test 2 years ago, I’ve waited for a local TOC to recruit ever since, currently got an application with chiltern in process.

Question, did you find the ball stopped reacting to your movements? Like the screen had frozen and then all of a sudden it jumps as thought it’s unfrozen? I swear mine wasn’t Calibrated very well, or maybe I’m making excuses

 

[knockerhero]

Well done on the assessment pass! Are the MMI questions very similar to the ones posted throughout this forum? How long did it roughly take?

Very similar. They say it should take an hour but mine was nearly 2!!! I literally talk for England so didn't want to leave anything on the table.

 

[Venna1]

Very similar. They say it should take an hour but mine was nearly 2!!! I literally talk for England so didn't want to leave anything on the table.

I seem to have the same issue so hopefully it will serve me well with the MMI haha!

 

[Aspen90]

How long are people waiting for Freightliner to contact them after passing MMI? Just wondering as it’s over a week for me today.

 

[carlh20]

How long are people waiting for Freightliner to contact them after passing MMI? Just wondering as it’s over a week for me today.

Mine was a 8 days after my MMI and a week after the opc let me know I'd passed. I think this will vary depot to depot though.

 

[DB314]

I only failed the joystick test 2 years ago, I’ve waited for a local TOC to recruit ever since, currently got an application with chiltern in process.

Question, did you find the ball stopped reacting to your movements? Like the screen had frozen and then all of a sudden it jumps as thought it’s unfrozen? I swear mine wasn’t Calibrated very well, or maybe I’m making excuses

did feel jumpy but could have been my nerves lol I couldn’t work out how much of the ball had to be over before it beeped. It seemed like sometimes it was more than others. Any idea what the make of the joysticks were or any place you can buy something similar, I want to use the next 6 months to train up as it’s my last shot and I want to give myself best opportunity

 

[Timmnta]

Well done on the assessment pass! Are the MMI questions very similar to the ones posted throughout this forum? How long did it roughly take?

Mine took 50 ish minutes, and felt like id explained each point well enough + general conversation with her and some questions from me at the end. All depends on the example and how much of an explanation they require really

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How long are people waiting for Freightliner to contact them after passing MMI? Just wondering as it’s over a week for me today.

I'd say roughly a week, and then when they did, it was hardly any notice for the interview lol. Thursday had the email, interview was following Tuesday.

 

[Venna1]

Mine took 50 ish minutes, and felt like id explained each point well enough + general conversation with her and some questions from me at the end. All depends on the example and how much of an explanation they require really

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I'd say roughly a week, and then when they did, it was hardly any notice for the interview lol. Thursday had the email, interview was following Tuesday.

That’s great thank you, hoping as an Electrician I’ll have some direct answers that’ll easily relate to the questions, we’ll see! Thanks again!

 

[Brum_AVFC]

did feel jumpy but could have been my nerves lol I couldn’t work out how much of the ball had to be over before it beeped. It seemed like sometimes it was more than others. Any idea what the make of the joysticks were or any place you can buy something similar, I want to use the next 6 months to train up as it’s my last shot and I want to give myself best opportunity

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Buy this, it’s exactly the same, and use an Xbox/ps4 controller as it’s usb and use the joysticks on them

 

[knockerhero]

How long are people waiting for Freightliner to contact them after passing MMI? Just wondering as it’s over a week for me today.

My tests were last Thursday and got email on Tuesday. Had email today calling me for interview next week.

 

[Aspen90]

My tests were last Thursday and got email on Tuesday. Had email today calling me for interview next week.

Thanks for the info. Where are you applying?

 

[Plinko]

• Acton – W3 6EQ
• Birmingham – B8 1BT
• Crewe – CW2 5AA
• Doncaster – DN4 5PD
• Eastleigh – SO50 9FL
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• Leeds – LS10 2RJ
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• Millerhill – EH21 8RZ
• Mossend – ML4 1EF
• Reading – RG1 1TG
• Tilbury – RM18 7EH

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Do freight jobs exist in the north east?

 

[Venna1]

Has anybody got their stage 2 after the 3rd of March?

 

[Owen83]

Hi everyone, for those who’ve interviewed already for Birmingham. Have you heard anything back, or have they given an indication in when we’ll find anything out? Thanks

 

[Lee1978]

I have just got offered for Tilbury depot after having my interview last Monday. To say I’m happy is an understatement. Training starts at the end of May. Anyone else on here going for Tilbury?

 

[Owen83]

Awesome! That’s superb news mate. My interview was last Tuesday, for Birmingham. This waiting game isn’t the best

 

[Lee1978]

Awesome! That’s superb news mate. My interview was last Tuesday, for Birmingham. This waiting game isn’t the best

Thanks mate, I’m well happy. Doubt you will be waiting much longer….best of luck.

 

[Owen2323]

Do freight jobs exist in the north east?

Yes - I think Tees yard does freight and Tyne Yard also (possibly Freightliner at Tyne)

 

[carlh20]

Awesome! That’s superb news mate. My interview was last Tuesday, for Birmingham. This waiting game isn’t the best

I had my interview last Tuesday too and have just received an offer with a start date at the end of May. Over the moon is an understatement. Check your emails!

 

[Timmnta]

I had my interview last Tuesday too and have just received an offer with a start date at the end of May. Over the moon is an understatement. Check your emails!

Congratulations mate, I’ve had nothing yet

 

[carlh20]

Congratulations mate, I’ve had nothing yet

Thanks mate! Keep checking, there are a lot of forms attached all with my name on so I imagine each email will take a bit of sorting rather than a copy and paste job

 

[Owen83]

Had my email earlier! Conditional offer received!!! I can't believe it! carlh20, I'll be on the same course as yourself by the sounds of it.
Timmnta don't give up mate, there's a heap of information that they've sent over, hopefully you'll get something shortly!

 

[Timmnta]

Had my email earlier! Conditional offer received!!! I can't believe it! carlh20, I'll be on the same course as yourself by the sounds of it.
Timmnta don't give up mate, there's a heap of information that they've sent over, hopefully you'll get something shortly!

Hoping it’s being done alphabetically at this point haha

 

[carlh20]

Had my email earlier! Conditional offer received!!! I can't believe it! carlh20, I'll be on the same course as yourself by the sounds of it.
Timmnta don't give up mate, there's a heap of information that they've sent over, hopefully you'll get something shortly!

Congratulations mate! Look forward to seeing you on the course