LNER - Train Manager - Recruitment Discussion

[LNEREDI]

Passed the RAAT and SCAAT today, didn’t think I would so delighted with that.

I’m also unsure on the “be as creative” as you like regarding these questions to answer. Part of me feels like doing some form of PowerPoint presentation and taking my laptop with me.

 

[20Harper20]

Yeah I’m thinking the same, maybe a slideshow or something similar. Also, the email said we’d get the personality test results by email, but I still haven’t received anything. Have yous? I just downloaded my results directly from the test, so I’m assuming they’ll be the same as whatever gets sent out by email?

 

[LNEREDI]

I had the email to confirm I’d completed it however it didn’t have a link to the test itself. I just downloaded it as well.

Strangely one of the parts I thought I was really strong with, I scored just below average so I need to get creative and spin that somehow.

 

[beve1rown]

I’ve done a presentation but just wondering what the best way to bring it in is. I was thinking a usb but panicking I get there and it won’t open ??

 

[beve1rown]

How’s everyone feeling that’s waiting for edi today ?x

 

[20Harper20]

How’s everyone feeling that’s waiting for edi today ?x

Anxious to say the least! Haven’t heard yet.. have you?

 

[LNEREDI]

I got a call earlier on to say I’d been successful and were offering me the role.

Absolutely stunned and delighted in the same measure.

Hope you both get the news you’re looking for.

 

[beve1rown]

Same! I was successful as well. What was ur start date ?

 

[20Harper20]

Amazing news guys! So happy for you both. I missed their call earlier so waiting to hear back from them x

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Same! I was successful as well. What was ur start date ?

When did you get your call?

 

[beve1rown]

Amazing news guys! So happy for you both. I missed their call earlier so waiting to hear back from them x

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When did you get your call?

Between about 12-1. Felt like ages tho waiting for it

 

[20Harper20]

Between about 12-1. Felt like ages tho waiting for it

They attempted to call me around that time, hopefully hear from them tomorrow. Congrats again

 

[LNEREDI]

Same! I was successful as well. What was ur start date ?

Congratulations!

Mines was initially the March intake but they’ve said about getting me in January if they can.

You?

 

[beve1rown]

Yeah I’ve been told March. Trying to get everything done asap as I’d prefer January. What did they say about starting in Jan, just they would if they can ?

 

[LNEREDI]

Yeah something about another intake coming in for Kings Cross so they need to marry it all together.

I’ve done all the screening stuff and submitted everything already, just waiting for the medical questionnaire to come through so I can book my medical.

 

[beve1rown]

I’m the same. I felt the right to work stuff took ages, hoping to get my medical done this week as I’ve heard they want it out the way first

 

[LNEREDI]

Just had a call about the medical, hadn’t received the form so I’ve just completed it there. Does anyone know roughly how long the medical takes to be booked in?

@20Harper20 have you managed to hear anything back yet after you missed the call on Monday?

 

[beve1rown]

I done the form 2 days ago and they just phoned me there to book in. Late December I’ve been put in for , I imagine they’ll phone u back next couple of days to get a time and date that suits

 

[LNEREDI]

I done the form 2 days ago and they just phoned me there to book in. Late December I’ve been put in for , I imagine they’ll phone u back next couple of days to get a time and date that suits

Late December isn’t ideal. My start period would be January and I need to give my current work 4 weeks notice.

Have you had any confirmation on the January intake or will you be March?

 

[20Harper20]

Just had a call about the medical, hadn’t received the form so I’ve just completed it there. Does anyone know roughly how long the medical takes to be booked in?

@20Harper20 have you managed to hear anything back yet after you missed the call on Monday?

Still nothing yet :/ I have emailed twice but had no response - hopefully will hear before the end of the week

 

[LNEREDI]

Still nothing yet :/ I have emailed twice but had no response - hopefully will hear before the end of the week

I mind from Friday they were saying they had other interviews this week so likely are busy.

Fingers crossed for you.

Seen someone getting interviewed at the same time as myself, wondering how she got on too ha.

 

[beve1rown]

Late December isn’t ideal. My start period would be January and I need to give my current work 4 weeks notice.

Have you had any confirmation on the January intake or will you be March?

They wanted me In for January originally but I don’t even have my roster out so it wouldn’t have worked. Seems they’re still going with March but if everything’s completed I’m hoping for January. I’m only a weeks notice so it would suit me a lot better January as I’d rather leave asap

 

[vikkitink]

Hi all. Just found this forum and wish I had done so before as this would have been handy during the long process. lol. I have just been offered one of the train manager roles and should be starting in march based at KGX X

 

[LNEREDI]

Hi all. Just found this forum and wish I had done so before as this would have been handy during the long process. lol. I have just been offered one of the train manager roles and should be starting in march based at KGX X

Congratulations!

I’ve just had my screening come back all good and disclosure all fine.

Medical next week.

 

[beve1rown]

Has anyone else tried to order uniform yet and it’s not worked ?

 

[frog_ona_train]

Has anyone else tried to order uniform yet and it’s not worked ?

I've just been successful for a different position (customer experience host) and am also having issues ordering my uniform. I've definitely waited the 30 hours before trying, so I'm going to email them on Monday. Perhaps if you're having issues too it's not just me?

 

[LNEREDI]

Has anyone else tried to order uniform yet and it’s not worked ?

I’m sure it said you can only order once you’ve had your unconditional offer?

 

[beve1rown]

I emailed in and that’s me placed my order. It says after ur conditional offer

 

[LNEREDI]

I emailed in and that’s me placed my order. It says after ur conditional offer

Serves me right for not reading properly. I’ll get on that tonight

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Medical all done. Just waiting for the unconditional offer and then that’s me. Absolutely buzzing now!

 

[beve1rown]

Omg Amazing! Did they say when you should receive it. My medicals booked for 23rd so don’t expect to know till after new year

 

[LNEREDI]

Omg Amazing! Did they say when you should receive it. My medicals booked for 23rd so don’t expect to know till after new year

They said the talent team are usually pretty quick so will be by tomorrow at the latest.

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Offer sent and returned today. 19th January start date confirmed