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afloattoast

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I’m the exact same! Congratulations, I’m absolutely buzzing with that and I know you’ll be the same
Yeah been a long wait just to get this far! Fingers crossed it’s not for nothing!

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I’m the exact same! Congratulations, I’m absolutely buzzing with that and I know you’ll be the same
I’ve not posted enough yet to be able to DM you but see you’re from Kilwinning as well!
 

BigChungus

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Yeah been a long wait just to get this far! Fingers crossed it’s not for nothing!

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I’ve not posted enough yet to be able to DM you but see you’re from Kilwinning as well!
That’s it! I found when I was studying that they were the harder set of tests aswell so I’m as confident as one can be in this situation!

I am, well, was. Irvine now! Originally a Stevenston boy funnily enough. I was in the blacklands unfortunately. Where are you?
 

afloattoast

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Ayrshire
That’s it! I found when I was studying that they were the harder set of tests aswell so I’m as confident as one can be in this situation!

I am, well, was. Irvine now! Originally a Stevenston boy funnily enough. I was in the blacklands unfortunately. Where are you?
Pennyburn but born and raised in Hurlford
 

ASL

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Angus
I just got an email mate, an email to say passed and then another email a while later advising of the next date for the next stage.

Through out my full process i've never received any phone calls - im just waiting on a medical now

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Anyone who has completed all stages and waiting on a medical had an email to expect a start date between April 2026 and April 2027 ?
Sorry, but that's conflicting with what the North Regional Manager told me at the DMI last month and what I was told at the MMI today.
They were hopeful that the candidates they're currently looking at for my depot, will start training December/January, although more than likely the latter.
 

tallpaulself

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Argyll
Sorry, but that's conflicting with what the North Regional Manager told me at the DMI last month and what I was told at the MMI today.
They were hopeful that the candidates they're currently looking at for my depot, will start training December/January, although more than likely the latter.
It's likely that both situations are correct. The recruitment is very depot specific, and current vacancies/instructor availability drives the induction dates as and when needed
 

Arussoco

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6 Apr 2024
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Edinburgh
Ah well , Just had Email , Unsuccessful with the DMI , Year and a half to get this far. Thanks everyone for all the help. Hit all the key words, Used STAR where i could absolutely gutted
 

afloattoast

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Ayrshire
Ah well , Just had Email , Unsuccessful with the DMI , Year and a half to get this far. Thanks everyone for all the help. Hit all the key words, Used STAR where i could absolutely gutted
That’s gutting mate! That’s my fear, spending all this time get to the end and not get the job
 

henke7

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Ah well , Just had Email , Unsuccessful with the DMI , Year and a half to get this far. Thanks everyone for all the help. Hit all the key words, Used STAR where i could absolutely gutted
Unlucky man! I wouldn't let it get you down too much mate. I failed the DMI at my first attempt and start my training next week. Keep your chin up and go for it again 100%.
 

connorh

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17 Aug 2025
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Glasgow
Ah well , Just had Email , Unsuccessful with the DMI , Year and a half to get this far. Thanks everyone for all the help. Hit all the key words, Used STAR where i could absolutely gutted
Unlucky mate! Don't let it get you down too much!
 

eumcg

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30 Jul 2025
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glasgow
How did the ones that where into day get on?
Was in today for the 2nd assessment. Everything was fine. However the joysticks part are more trickier and sensitive than I thought! We also completed a pre interview form for our mmi next time we’re in.
 

Kar1

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26 May 2024
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Glasgow
Yeah, I was in for stage 2 today as well and think I've messed up the joysticks part.. I think I focused too much on speed and wasn't accurate enough. I found the vigilance part to be quite easy. The bit with an image shown for a sec and you having to recall what was on it wasn't easy but ai think I did ok. They said we will get the results within a week.
 

stushe86

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18 May 2024
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Cumbernauld
Was in today for the 2nd assessment. Everything was fine. However the joysticks part are more trickier and sensitive than I thought! We also completed a pre interview form for our mmi next time we’re in.
Do you not do the Computer test then MMI after it or was you in the PM group?
 

weeman

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17 May 2025
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glasgow
I just got an email mate, an email to say passed and then another email a while later advising of the next date for the next stage.

Through out my full process i've never received any phone calls - im just waiting on a medical now

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Anyone who has completed all stages and waiting on a medical had an email to expect a start date between April 2026 and April 2027 ?
Hi mate

I just got that exact email today sent too me. Wee bit taken back by it to be honest but am guessing it’s down to fitting people in and dates maybe.. am not sure how it all works, maybe someone in here can explain it better.
 

Ducaticam

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1 Feb 2025
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Inverclyde
Ah well , Just had Email , Unsuccessful with the DMI , Year and a half to get this far. Thanks everyone for all the help. Hit all the key words, Used STAR where i could absolutely gutted
Sorry to hear this, at least you know what you're in for if you apply again In the future. It's a long process.
 

DavidAtkin

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11 Mar 2024
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Glasgow
I think most of it will be at corkerhill for Glasgow Central trainees ( traction course) . And I’m assuming when it comes to the practical handling with instructor that will be at my depot.
 

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