MTR Cross Rail Successful Driver applicants Sharing info

[6447858]

Could anyone provide more details on life at mtrcrossrail

 

[6447858]

Been offered the job but dnt start till next year?
Been told first 9 months at 26k then next 12 39k then it goes to 55k. Is this correct?

Also I'm sure I was told 20 days annual only? Can someone confirm.

 

[whoosh]

As I understand it:

You'll work 8 weeks on, and 2 weeks off. The two weeks off are made up of annual leave, and also rest days carried over as some weeks will be a five day week instead of four.

It's 29 days annual leave, but 20 have been decided for you in the 8 weeks on, two weeks off roster pattern as above (but I suppose you could swap weeks with someone?), and one of the days is Christmas Day. This gives you 8 days 'ad-hoc' leave.
Bank Holidays will be normal working days (including Boxing Day! - Although you will get triple time, [but no day in lieu] for working Boxing Day.

 

[Trainguy590]

When next year exactly? Seems like a long time, pointless to be recruiting so early if that is the case.... quite an unusual roster pattern.

 

[6447858]

They said it could be January February or March. September October and November start dates are all full.

 

[Trainguy590]

Oh wow, I didn't realise so many people had gone through selection already!

 

[iWantIn]

6447858 Are those courses for next year all for Illford Depot? or did they give you the option to transfer to the new ones they going 2 advertise sept/oct?

 

[6447858]

iwantln I'm not to sure if they are all for ilford depot cause part of the training will be happening in Liverpool Street so they could mix up the group. But then again it could be ilford as they are still doing assessments and interviews from the Ilford trainee driver vancancy.

 

[newjobplease]

6447858 - I see you have just been offered the job, I take it you have passed your medical and security checks?

 

[newjobplease]

6447858 - When were you informed that your placement would start next year?

 

[6447858]

Newjobplease - the job offer is subject to medical and security checks. Was told in the interview that they are fully booked this year and I am looking at early next year January or Feb possibly late as March. I guess they can't confirm till medical and security.

 

[mozi]

Hi guys was wondering since some of you guys here have been successful and starting the job soon,
How long do they usually take to give you a date for the DM interview as I have recently passed assessment day 2
Thanks

 

[newjobplease]

Evening All, just received my contract today. Start date given 2nd Nov.. Anyone else on that date or have any information?

 

[Moedot7]

Hi guys was wondering since some of you guys here have been successful and starting the job soon,
How long do they usually take to give you a date for the DM interview as I have recently passed assessment day 2
Thanks

Hi Mozi, what questions were asked in the managers interview? And wss it more laid back than mmi?

 

[newjobplease]

Hi Mozi, what questions were asked in the managers interview? And wss it more laid back than mmi?

Hi mozi, after each stage (on the same day) the successful candidates were told when the next stage would be..

I never waited more than 2 weeks between any of my stages... The longest wait was after the MMI and managers interview, which was on the same day 15 min apart, I had to wait exactly 1 month to find out I was successful

 

[andyg83]

I had my 2 interviews on 26th June and heard next day
.start date is now Feb

 

[mozi]

Hi mozi, after each stage (on the same day) the successful candidates were told when the next stage would be..

I never waited more than 2 weeks between any of my stages... The longest wait was after the MMI and managers interview, which was on the same day 15 min apart, I had to wait exactly 1 month to find out I was successful

Hi new job please unfortunately I wasn't successful on the DO interview really gutted but I did have an easy run as I had sat the test with another TOC.
I had not given enough information on MAR was the feedback I received, I have managed to secure an interview with another TOC this coming week so keeping positive, well done to all the people who have made it was a gruelling process and I wish you guys all the best with your new careers at crossrail

 

[iWantIn]

Mozi what is MAR?

 

[Newman]

I heard they are recruiting for ilford and gidea park depot, is this true and has anyone been given gidea park?

 

[Leebob34]

I'm hoping to get ilford as that's what I thought was advertised way back when I saw it . I got medical on 3rd September and been asked to take in my new starter forms afterwards.its just the wait that's the killer.

 

[D1939]

I'm hoping to get ilford as that's what I thought was advertised way back when I saw it . I got medical on 3rd September and been asked to take in my new starter forms afterwards.its just the wait that's the killer.

Hi,
When did you do your assessment day 2? Did you have to wait long after that before the DMI?

 

[Leebob34]

Hi,
When did you do your assessment day 2? Did you have to wait long after that before the DMI?

I had my DMI On the 11th June and found out I had passed on the 17 th, and had my second assessment day 2 weeks before that so relatively quick between those two but the rest of it has taken its time.first applied back in February and now again have to wait till September for medical but was told during the interview that all this years courses are full now so it will be sometime next year ,IE .jan,feb or March .

 

[D1939]

I had my DMI On the 11th June and found out I had passed on the 17 th, and had my second assessment day 2 weeks before that so relatively quick between those two but the rest of it has taken its time.first applied back in February and now again have to wait till September for medical but was told during the interview that all this years courses are full now so it will be sometime next year ,IE .jan,feb or March .

Ok thanks mate, I got my assessment day 2 coming up, got any tips for the mmi?
On the first assessment day, the administrator said if we were successful the next training course is October, but I've heard a lot of people say it's all booked up till the new year.

 

[Leebob34]

Tbh there isn't really any tips to give as it's all about you as an individual and how you deal with certain situations etc .you just need to be honest and straight with them because they will proper question you about it . I was in mine for over an hour .what I did do though was to take in a tea with me and just try to be relaxed . Your be alright .

 

[D1939]

Tbh there isn't really any tips to give as it's all about you as an individual and how you deal with certain situations etc .you just need to be honest and straight with them because they will proper question you about it . I was in mine for over an hour .what I did do though was to take in a tea with me and just try to be relaxed . Your be alright .

Thanks mate, probably just panicking a bit! I'm sure I'll be more relaxed when it comes round!!

 

[Moedot7]

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[Leebob34]

Hi moedot

With regards to managers interview im not sure I can help you as its all about them asking you various different questions etc,it is more of a2 way conversation though which I found nice . All the best bud

 

[Twedds74]

Hi, I passed the assessments with Cross rail in April/May but unfortunately fell just short at the DMI. I received feedback and know where if fell short, so would be able to improve on my answer next time if it happens. Does anyone know if they'll be recruiting again soon? and should I apply again if so or would I just get a straight no thanks? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Moedot7]

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[Hammer4life]

Hi Moedot7

The purpose of the interview is getting to know you as a person, so you really need to sell yourself. It's likely they'll ask about previous experiences, and why you want to be a train driver, but yea as leebob34 said it's more of a two way conversation, they're not there to grill you with questions or to try and catch you out. Just remember to answer the questions and don't go off topic.