Spider1806
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Are you sure? Where has the information been confirmed from?
How much is a depot driver paid?
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Greater Anglia - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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How much is a depot driver paid?
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Jackb87
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Found out today I have passed my Stage 2 and MMI. That excitement was short lived with the second email that said due to a recent change in the recruitment process, I’m no longer considered for the mainline trainee train driver position as all trainees going forward now have to start as a trainee depot driver first.
Tonboles365
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An email I received today regarding Trainee Train Driver - Cambridge
It states the following:
"The process has changed in that any trainees are now required to start as a Trainee Depot Driver and after a certain period of time in the role, can then be considered for a trainee mainline train driver role once a position becomes available."
Spider1806
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Jackb87
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Can I ask those who received the email yesterday from GA. Have you just replied directly to that email or is there another email to contact back on?
Has anyone been asked to attend stage 2 from the emails yesterday?
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Have you passed stage 1 or stage 1&2
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Tonboles365
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Respond directly to it, if you scroll directly to the bottom, you will see in light grey text that if you have any questions to reply to the email.
Shunter Bones
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The depot driver pay is at the bottom of the post which dk1 posted earlier in the thread.
Spider1806
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Yea got it
Still no one is really commenting on the ones who got the email
Which some still haven’t got?
The ones who did have they done all the tests? Did they do all the tests with GA?
It’s a mixed bag here but I know there is still a few that haven’t got this email
I did my stage 1 last Monday. Passed awaiting next stage but nothing on going from main line to depot
Tonboles365
Member
Passed Stage 1 & 2 now, but the revelation email regarding the new progression requirement from Depot driver to Mainline driver came about 5 minutes post Stage 2 confirmation email.
I kept seeing so much about Cambridge not having depot drivers, that I am not entirely sure what to expect. Are they moving to something similar to other other TOC's that have MDD's? Maybe I just need to do some digging around to find out more information about GA's process from Depot to Mainline.
Spider1806
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Just strange so many others who have passed haven’t had it very strange all this
Tonboles365
Member
It depends entirely on how recent they made the decision. Although, given that the group I was progressing through with for Cambridge seemed to be progressing through quite quick - Stage 1 on end of July and Stage 2 on Mid Aug - it'll be interesting to see.
I'm happy to go through the progression phase to get to mainline. Actually makes perfect sense to me, to have this type of progression; just a little shock when you pass the psychometrics and are hit with the revelation that the route to get to where you intended has been altered.
Ashfordian6
Member
Sounds like you have some good questions for when you have your DMI?
Let's just say the Cambridge situation is complicated and in the process of change. If they can justify the savings by having depot drivers, depot drivers will be arriving at Cambridge ASAP (ie I would expect course(s) to be run before year end).
If the location has depot drivers this will then become the only route of progression to mainline so from your email it sounds like it has been decided that Cambridge will be getting depot drivers (or they are hedging their bets on this being the case).
However they are also short of mainline drivers from the changes to be implemented from the recent pay deal. As I said it complicated...
Tonboles365
Member
Could be an interesting mixture. I missed confirming the first invitation for stage 2 by 10 minutes - wasn't surprised it went so quick. I would be surprised if GA suddenly reducing their requirement for enhanced standard, surely, much like safety, their enhanced standard isn't negotiable?
It could be that they implemented this route of progression between your assessment and mine.
Either way, if this is the new norm, I can't say it's a bad thing. Gone are the days of cleaners, second men, and progression through experience. I know that times have changed, but that time as a depot driver will certain provide the opportunity to become more experienced and well versed in the rolling stock before proceeding to the mainline. That's an oversimplified version of my opinion, but an opinion nonetheless.
Shunter Bones
Member
I have been given a formal job offer for the position of Depot Driver at Norwich, start date 16/11/26, training to be held at Norwich. I don't know if this is just for Norwich staff or for Cambridge Depot Drivers as well. I'd guess a course would be for 8-12 trainees possibly, so I wouldn't think this amount of new staff would be for just one depot, I may be wrong. I applied directly as a Depot Driver and feel this is probably the best way to work towards my goal of becoming a Mainline Driver, and as others have suggested this seems to be the way forward at the current time.
Good luck to those still moving through selection.
Good luck to those still moving through selection.
Wonderful Mate. Congratulations for your achievement....All the very best.
Shunter Bones
Member
Thank you!!
Spider1806
Member
Congrats mate - was the process quick for you?
Shunter Bones
Member
Thanks mate, I applied on the 6th of May 2025 shortly after it was posted, so 15 months so far and around 18 months to get a start date!
Spider1806
Member
Can I ask what you have all worn to Stratford for the testing?
Shunter Bones
Member
I wore a suit and tie at each stage, some people took a more casual approach, the testing is fairly informal but 100% suit/tie for interview.
Spider1806
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Yea I get you the thanks
Spider1806
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I am in the morning and just doing one test so won’t be going to have an interview that day
I have a whole day 9-3 event for stage 2 on Thursday
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Shunter Bones
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I did all stages in one day, which included the MMI (Multi Modal Interview), which was after I passed all other parts. This completes your psychometric pass. But your DMI (Depot Manager Interview) will most likely be on a future date at your chosen depot.
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Thank you!
I was half expecting a whole day thing but all changed did paper assessments just over a week ago.
Main line driver job
Shunter Bones
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Which depot/booking on point? So you should get your MMI at the end of the day if successful. But the interview for where you applied to be will most likely be on a separate date. As others have said on here, some of the goal posts have been moved regarding mainline applications.
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