-
Our new ticketing site is now live! Using either this or the original site (both powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread!
MTR Crossrail Trainee Train Driver Old Oak Common
- Thread starter 387star
- Start date
- Status
Sponsor Post - registered members do not see these adverts; click here to register, or click here to log in
R
RailUK Forums
I was wondering this too, will there be any more recruiting for trainees or are they upto the required number??
Also will there be a drivers depot at abbey wood ad this is local to me.
Hi guys,
In preparing for the DMI;
I am researching into MTR corporation and the crossrail project
Preparing for questions about myself, why I want the job, what I can bring to the table as a driver, what I know about the role etc
MMI style answers to questions based on scenarios
Can anybody who has sat the process add anything I may be missing from the list that could possibly come up on the interview?
As always, any help or direction is greatly appreciated
In preparing for the DMI;
I am researching into MTR corporation and the crossrail project
Preparing for questions about myself, why I want the job, what I can bring to the table as a driver, what I know about the role etc
MMI style answers to questions based on scenarios
Can anybody who has sat the process add anything I may be missing from the list that could possibly come up on the interview?
As always, any help or direction is greatly appreciated
Bloody he'll they are still doing dmi''s!!!!!! This time around must have been a huge drive...when did u apply and have you're assents if you don't mind me asking?....
There use to to be a whole heap of info on this thread but someone decided to delete it all for some reason...
Private message drazky he may be able to help.
Good luck
There use to to be a whole heap of info on this thread but someone decided to delete it all for some reason...
Private message drazky he may be able to help.
Good luck
I applied last year October but had to reschedule my first assessment so went further down the pecking order. My MMI and cpu tests were on the 12th July and have since been told I will receive a date for the MMI sometime in August.. so I'm just waiting - agonisingly!
There use to to be a whole heap of info on this thread but someone decided to delete it all for some reason...
Private message drazky he may be able to help.
I thought Drazky left the thread and deleted all his comments.. was a bit gutted as he contributed so much to this thread. I'll see if I can find him.. thanks for the heads up!
Last edited by a moderator:
Hi SheikG
I had my DMI a couple months back. It started with a tell me about yourself from school to present day including hobbies. Then what I knew about MTR corporation and crossrail project. What I was thought were the skills required to be a train driver, do I possess them skills examples. Why I was changing jobs and the career change. Who I thought a driver would have to have contact with and then three questions from the MMI, I reckon those questions may be depended on the person they see but mine was delivering excellent customer service, a time I've followed rules and procedures and a role I've done similar to train driver. My experience was different to some that I had read before so try an prepare for everyone seems to have a slightly different experience. Good luck
Thank you SheikG for your good comment in regards of my contributions!
Months ago I posted a Tread"" Big apology" where I had said what I wanted to say.
My last comment on this forum will be that MTR Crossrail is one of the best thing could ever happen to anyone in professional and personal aspect!
For me it was something more than a job and career!
I would like to wish everyone a great success in this amazing and truly unique project!
Months ago I posted a Tread"" Big apology" where I had said what I wanted to say.
My last comment on this forum will be that MTR Crossrail is one of the best thing could ever happen to anyone in professional and personal aspect!
For me it was something more than a job and career!
I would like to wish everyone a great success in this amazing and truly unique project!
Last edited by a moderator:
Hello everyone! First time poster here but been checking this forum out for quite a while now.
I've been lucky enough to get through all the stages (thanks to everyone who shared valueable guidance and tips) and offered a start date early next year, medical is booked later this year. My question is, how long after the medical will the actual contract be sent out, assumming everything goes well with my health etc..?
Cheers!
I've been lucky enough to get through all the stages (thanks to everyone who shared valueable guidance and tips) and offered a start date early next year, medical is booked later this year. My question is, how long after the medical will the actual contract be sent out, assumming everything goes well with my health etc..?
Cheers!
This is exactly what I was looking for.. Peds82 - I salute you!!
Hi guys,
So I've just received an email today to say I was unsuccessful at the DMI, I can't begin to explain how gutted I am. Especially when every question asked on the day were questions I was prepared for and spent a good while preparing for.
Just wanna thank Peds82, sfxdude and drazky personally for all the help I received as well as all others who have contributed to this thread. Wish you boys the best of luck with your careers.
Can anybody elaborate on this 6 months rule? As I've passed all the tests and failed at DMI stage, do I need to wait 6 months to be able to apply for another vacancy with another TOC?
Thanks
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Also, if anyone comes across a trainee driver role with any other TOCs or can suggest a way to keep abreast of these vacancies, please let me know.
Appreciated
So I've just received an email today to say I was unsuccessful at the DMI, I can't begin to explain how gutted I am. Especially when every question asked on the day were questions I was prepared for and spent a good while preparing for.
Just wanna thank Peds82, sfxdude and drazky personally for all the help I received as well as all others who have contributed to this thread. Wish you boys the best of luck with your careers.
Can anybody elaborate on this 6 months rule? As I've passed all the tests and failed at DMI stage, do I need to wait 6 months to be able to apply for another vacancy with another TOC?
Thanks
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Also, if anyone comes across a trainee driver role with any other TOCs or can suggest a way to keep abreast of these vacancies, please let me know.
Appreciated
Hi SheikG,
That really is horrible news. Try to get as much feedback as possible on where you may have gone wrong. As difficult as it will be to feel positive right now, you've shown that you have the right qualities to be a train driver by passing the assessments, it may just be a case of brushing up on your interview skills.
In terms of the 6 month rule, I would say it's 6 months from the day of the DMI before you can apply again, although I'm sure someone in the know on here can tell you for definite.
The best thing for you to do now would be to sign up for job alerts from all TOCs (and FOCs!) in your area (or as far as you would be willing to relocate). The career sites for each operator will have instructions on how to do this. Don't rule out other operational roles such as depot driver, groundstaff etc., as these can be a way to get your foot in the door.
Above all, keep your chin up!
Hi SheikG,
Sorry to hear the bad news. Hopefully you can use this experience to land you a role as a train driver for another TOC.
I thought the 6month rule applied to doing the tests and for the same TOC but I am not sure on this one.
In regards to keeping an eye out this forum normally is good when other opportunities arise and signing for updates like interlude said. I think Virgin are currently recruiting so may want to look at there wesite.
All the best in future applications.
greatkingrat
Established Member
- Joined
- 20 Jan 2011
- Messages
- 3,289
Manager interviews aren't recorded on any central database, so you can apply to other TOCs straight away.
Why keep it "alive" by continually posting? Surely it gets in the way of threads where folk really do have issues or have answers for folk?
Well done on your progress so far, when are you due to start?
TrainSailing
Member
For anybody wondering about time frames. I'm not due to start until April so I was suprised to receive my contract this week. I also have a medical booked in January.
Hi guys, received my contract last week but not due to start until Oct 2017. In regards to the contract, how many people opted out or in for the normal working hours?
Not received anything about my medical yet but believe that is around 3months before start date?
Not received anything about my medical yet but believe that is around 3months before start date?
They rang me last Friday to say there was a couple free spaces on the 26th that they wanted to fill the day right up otherwise I prob would of been end of feb/March for medical.
I thought I was one of last groups to start in may didn't know they are going up to October maybe further for old oak common!?
Mr Chu Chu
New Member
- Joined
- 30 Jun 2016
- Messages
- 2
I had the same situation. Originally I was booked to start in June 2017 after about month they called to that starting date will move to August and about month ago I got another call with info that unfortunately they don't have any introductory classes in August and my date will move to 02 Oct 2017. Since then I received my contract which I signed and sent off.
Regarding agreement that you will work more than 48h a week is because we will be on shift work pattern therefore you may work from Sunday to Wednesday off Thursday/ Friday and back to work on Saturday - at least this is how I understand this.
Cannot wait to start!
TylerDurden
New Member
- Joined
- 23 Nov 2016
- Messages
- 2
I also got my contract last week but don't start till October 2017. Also opted in for the normal working hours on the contract, as someone previously mentioned there is the option to change this with 3 months notice.
Wow! Seems like everyone who has been offered the job has been given their contracts regardless of their respective starting dates. I received my contract as well a couple of weeks ago and I'm about to start my training early next year. I'm really buzzin!! Can't wait to be part of the team ??????
Hi guys & girls, just want some clarification on a few things please. 1) How far before starting do you do your medical? 2) After the medical, how long before you get your results? 3) Has anyone had their start date moved forward, if yeah did they receive no paperwork?
- Status