ahh perfect. thank you, I can focus on the tests and think about stage two for another day
Good luck to you too
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GWR - Trainee Train Driver - Recruitment Discussion
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Hi, I did mine all in one day with the MMI at the end if you had passed. This was also for GWR.Wonder if anyone can help,
i got an email stating i got my psychometric tests (4 paper 4 computer), will the MMI be on the same day? the email doesnt state anything else other than the 8 tests but the materials I got sent to me says there might be an interview?
This is for GWR if that makes a difference.
Thanks
Oh damn may is pretty soon, but yeh not sure how long it'll take to hear back though. When did you do your dmi?When I asked about potential course start dates, they mentioned that there’s a course starting in May. I imagine with the depot manager not being in, it might take a bit longer for you to hear back. I actually received a response about an hour later confirming that I had passed my DMI.
Late January, but don’t think I’ll be on the may course as I haven’t received any updates from them since the last email, I received telling me that I passed my DMI.Oh damn may is pretty soon, but yeh not sure how long it'll take to hear back though. When did you do your dmi?
How long ago was this?Hi, I did mine all in one day with the MMI at the end if you had passed. This was also for GWR.
Beginning of September.How long ago was this?
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Ah I see, that's kind of crazy that you won't hear for ages then one day it'll be like here's a date for medical and then start date. Have u had to do anything with the references?Late January, but don’t think I’ll be on the may course as I haven’t received any updates from them since the last email, I received telling me that I passed my DMI.
JustJim93
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Hello, I went for my assessment in Swindon on the 03/03 and heard I had passed on 05/03. Just wondering if anyone has any idea of when the 'second' stage (MMI) will be? Sounds like it's not going to be anytime soon with the end of the email saying 'process may be extended as a result of changes to workforce requirements.'
Any help would be greatful, thank you
Any help would be greatful, thank you
Hi, i had my assessments one day after you, also in Swindon. I'm not sure if you had the same person but the lady running the assessments said that she would be on holiday this week but they were looking at stage 2 dates in April and May. So I'm guessing we'll start getting invites from next week onwards for the stage 2 when she's back from Holiday.Hello, I went for my assessment in Swindon on the 03/03 and heard I had passed on 05/03. Just wondering if anyone has any idea of when the 'second' stage (MMI) will be? Sounds like it's not going to be anytime soon with the end of the email saying 'process may be extended as a result of changes to workforce requirements.'
Any help would be greatful, thank you
Frenchy7119
Member
Hi all,
I have my assessment this week in Swindon, for any one that’s been there! I need to take the car as going on else where that evening. Is the train station car park the best option? I see on line it some time gets full. Should I just try and get there early or is there other places I can’t see much on the maps
cheers all
I have my assessment this week in Swindon, for any one that’s been there! I need to take the car as going on else where that evening. Is the train station car park the best option? I see on line it some time gets full. Should I just try and get there early or is there other places I can’t see much on the maps
cheers all
I had my initial assessment day at Swindon on 6th Feb, found out I passed on 9th Feb with the email saying I would be invited for the second stage. Not had anything since then.Hello, I went for my assessment in Swindon on the 03/03 and heard I had passed on 05/03. Just wondering if anyone has any idea of when the 'second' stage (MMI) will be? Sounds like it's not going to be anytime soon with the end of the email saying 'process may be extended as a result of changes to workforce requirements.'
Any help would be greatful, thank you
JustJim93
Member
Hi, i had my assessments one day after you, also in Swindon. I'm not sure if you had the same person but the lady running the assessments said that she would be on holiday this week but they were looking at stage 2 dates in April and May. So I'm guessing we'll start getting invites from next week onwards for the stage 2 when she's back from Holiday.
I had my initial assessment day at Swindon on 6th Feb, found out I passed on 9th Feb with the email saying I would be invited for the second stage. Not had anything since then.
Thanks both, appreciate the replies.Hi all,
I have my assessment this week in Swindon, for any one that’s been there! I need to take the car as going on else where that evening. Is the train station car park the best option? I see on line it some time gets full. Should I just try and get there early or is there other places I can’t see much on the maps
cheers all
I parked in the train station car park, I got there around 7:45-8:00am and there was plenty of room. Milford house is a short walk, 10-15 minutes away.
Frenchy7119
Member
Cheers I’ll get early then go grab a coffee and practise some more lolThanks both, appreciate the replies.
I parked in the train station car park, I got there around 7:45-8:00am and there was plenty of room. Milford house is a short walk, 10-15 minutes away.
officewalla
Member
Which is management speak for not as many drivers are retiring as we thought so we don't have the vacancies. Also Sundays in the working week is yet to be agreed so no need to put a training burden out there only for people to be twiddling the thumbs more often (same or less work and more drivers just to be clear).Hello, I went for my assessment in Swindon on the 03/03 and heard I had passed on 05/03. Just wondering if anyone has any idea of when the 'second' stage (MMI) will be? Sounds like it's not going to be anytime soon with the end of the email saying 'process may be extended as a result of changes to workforce requirements.'
Any help would be greatful, thank you
I think that’s just automated the last part I had the same email saying that but got the email 2 hours later to book the mmiWhich is management speak for not as many drivers are retiring as we thought so we don't have the vacancies. Also Sundays in the working week is yet to be agreed so no need to put a training burden out there only for people to be twiddling the thumbs more often (same or less work and more drivers just to be clear).
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Agreed. I think that last part is a generic addition to the emails they send out to try to dissuade people for constantly asking for updates. I had it on every email I received to say I was successful at each stage and was contacted not too long after to book the next stage.I think that’s just automated the last part I had the same email saying that but got the email 2 hours later to book the mmi
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NopeAh I see, that's kind of crazy that you won't hear for ages then one day it'll be like here's a date for medical and then start date. Have u had to do anything with the references?
RobotBen91
Member
What is the general waiting time in the talent pool/reserve list?
Frenchy7119
Member
Depends on location and role so hard to say! But I have been in the talent pool for TM role now since Aug 2024!What is the general waiting time in the talent pool/reserve list?
RobotBen91
Member
Exeter- Trainee Train Driver. Oh wow that's a long stretch! I've been in it since September last year. Mine doesn't seem so long now!Depends on location and role so hard to say! But I have been in the talent pool for TM role now since Aug 2024!
RobotBen91
Member
Have you heard anything from Exeter yet? I passed my DMI in Exeter in September too.I passed my DMI for Exeter early September, hoping a spot comes out soon! Anyone have any course offers from around then yet?
Frenchy7119
Member
Well thats a shock just had email to say passed first part of the assessments! Really thought I had messed it up on the day ! Goes to show never know !!!
Swordfish3
Member
Not just yet bud - I'm thinking it will probably be more towards the end of the year - I imagine lots of training staff will be off on holiday to warmer weather over the Spring/Summer same as most people do and then availability will be better in the AutumnHave you heard anything from Exeter yet? I passed my DMI in Exeter in September too.
I have my assessment day next week. Just have a few questions for anyone who has recently been to do theirs:
1. Can you take your own pencils?
2. Are you allowed to underline or highlight the info for the TRP test in addition to making notes?
3. Do you do the tests in the order of the practice materials they sent?
Thanks lots!
1. Can you take your own pencils?
2. Are you allowed to underline or highlight the info for the TRP test in addition to making notes?
3. Do you do the tests in the order of the practice materials they sent?
Thanks lots!
hi, i did my assessments in Swindon a few weeks ago. so to answer your questions:I have my assessment day next week. Just have a few questions for anyone who has recently been to do theirs:
1. Can you take your own pencils?
2. Are you allowed to underline or highlight the info for the TRP test in addition to making notes?
3. Do you do the tests in the order of the practice materials they sent?
Thanks lots!
1 - all the pens/pencils/erasers etc were provided on the desk when we went in. They didn't mention anything about using your own but if you need to you can just ask. They are very friendly and accommodating.
2- if i recall correctly they asked us not to write on the info sheet for the TRP test because they wanted to re-use them. so its notes only.
3 - the order we did the tests off the top of my head (i might have missed some):
- Group bourdon
- bleep counting / scanning the phone book
- TRP rules test
- perception test / spot things in the traffic scene pictures
- 2 hand joystick test
- the vigilance / stare at the grey square for 30min
RobotBen91
Member
Well at least we're in the same boat. I was just thinking some of the guys from the other stations were going through quicker but I assume stations like Paddington have a higher turnover or drivers due to various opportunities like the underground. I was going to email them but I'll leave it if Exeter's waiting time is this long for everyone. Its that fear of missing out! Thanks for getting back to me!Not just yet bud - I'm thinking it will probably be more towards the end of the year - I imagine lots of training staff will be off on holiday to warmer weather over the Spring/Summer same as most people do and then availability will be better in the Autumn
Swordfish3
Member
No worries bud - you never know we might be on the same course together in future so it pays to stay in touch! Give us a shout if you hear anythingWell at least we're in the same boat. I was just thinking some of the guys from the other stations were going through quicker but I assume stations like Paddington have a higher turnover or drivers due to various opportunities like the underground. I was going to email them but I'll leave it if Exeter's waiting time is this long for everyone. Its that fear of missing out! Thanks for getting back to me!
RobotBen91
Member
Yeah hopefully both of us soon! Yes mate I'll make sure I let you know!No worries bud - you never know we might be on the same course together in future so it pays to stay in touch! Give us a shout if you hear anything
BongCups34
Member
Hi
I am currently in for Gloucester and waiting for a DMI. Does anyone know if there has been any progress for Gloucester?
I am currently in for Gloucester and waiting for a DMI. Does anyone know if there has been any progress for Gloucester?
Hi mate got my 'successfully passed' email for my DMI. Just wanted to know what yours says as mine said I have been put on a reserve list pending any future roles?When I asked about potential course start dates, they mentioned that there’s a course starting in May. I imagine with the depot manager not being in, it might take a bit longer for you to hear back. I actually received a response about an hour later confirming that I had passed my DMI.
When I asked the train manager about course dates he mentioned the one in May but did say its very unlikely that anyone being interviewed now will go on that course but he did say there is another course around July/August.