Southeastern - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[AlwaysLearning]

Congratulations on getting to this stage.

I would say the “in person assessment” would be the Psychometric test and MMI.

If you pass them then you’ll be invited in for a Driver Manager Interview at your chosen Depot.

 

[newbiewannabe]

hi everyone, I applied for a trainee train driver position with southeastern in June, completed the M7SJ test on the 14th and received an email saying I’d get the results asap after the 28th (closing date)
Anyone know how long roughly it takes to get the results? Or anybody applied around the same time that’s received theirs?
Cheers!

 

[theasdf]

Update- I got my email today saying I passed the SJT

Same same. I look forward to hearing about next steps in the hopefully not too distant future.

 

[Doodlepuff123]

Congratulations on getting to this stage.

I would say the “in person assessment” would be the Psychometric test and MMI.

If you pass them then you’ll be invited in for a Driver Manager Interview at your chosen Depot.

Thank you so much I appreciate that!

Is the Psychometric test similar to the Magnificent Seven Situational Judgement Test (M7SJT) that I did online? Also sorry what is a MMI?

Okay so the process isn't that many steps?

Last question sorry, how long is the entire process? Cos there's some other jobs that I've applied for and the recruitment process has taken 8 months, had to withdraw from one.

 

[mickeyC]

Update, received my email confirming I’ve passed the SJT

 

[Railee]

I had one too about an hour ago.

 

[megs1802]

I received my email too.

 

[newbiewannabe]

I haven’t got an email yet, does that likely mean I didn’t pass the M7SJT?

I’m still waiting too, I completed mine on the 14th of June.

 

[SRP90]

I’m also still waiting and completed mine on 30th of June

 

[bungee79]

I feel like I'm at school again waiting to get picked for a team! Hopefully i actually get picked this time!

 

[mickeyC]

I feel like I'm at school again waiting to get picked for a team! Hopefully i actually get picked this time!

The email about passing the test does mention that they have received thousands of applications and can only process a limited number at a time.
My test was completed around the 14th June also

 

[Folkestonechap]

Just got mine. It was a pass.

 

[Spincity]

Thank you so much I appreciate that!

Is the Psychometric test similar to the Magnificent Seven Situational Judgement Test (M7SJT) that I did online? Also sorry what is a MMI?

Okay so the process isn't that many steps?

Last question sorry, how long is the entire process? Cos there's some other jobs that I've applied for and the recruitment process has taken 8 months, had to withdraw from one.

There are lots of information about the assessment process on this forum. The M7SJT is a screening tool, the face to face test are completely different.

MMI is an interview that’s part of the assessment process. Lots of details on here

How long is a piece of string…that’s the answer to time scales.

 

[cheminsderfer]

Can confirm they state in their email: “Please bear with us as we have received thousands of applications for this role and we can only assess a limited number at a time.”. Sounds like they’re doing them in batches so don’t be disheartened if you have not heard anything yet. I did the SJT over a month ago and have only just received confirmation that I passed that stage.

 

[newbiewannabe]

Just received the email to say I’ve passed. Good luck everyone!!!

 

[Schy]

Just got the email to say that I succeeded in this stage. Good luck.

 

[saracen]

Can any SE Drivers let me know what the work content is like out of Dover Priory Depot.
Earliest start time, latest finish and general roster pattern?

A friend of mine is applying who’s not on here.

Many thanks.

 

[TrainBod]

Just received an email to say I had passed...yipeeeee....
Mind you, the next stage of the testing is the real battle ......!!

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Is Southeastern a standard for assessment or enhanced??

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Is Southeastern enhanced or standard?

 

[Grvrdvicdr]

Can any SE Drivers let me know what the work content is like out of Dover Priory Depot.
Earliest start time, latest finish and general roster pattern?

A friend of mine is applying who’s not on here.

Many thanks.

Don’t be surprised if Dover applicant will be offered Ramsgate. Dover is where all drivers want to go to to retire. Dead man’s shoes

 

[dalaw]

So I applied for this early in June. After not hearing from them for a month and seeing many on here had received their invites to do the SJT I decided to send a chase up email. I received a standard response telling me they were going through the applications and I would be updated as soon as possible.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and after seeing people had received their SJT results I decided to enquire again as to at least getting the M7SJT sent to me.

Today I received an email from them. Not a reply to what I sent them but a stock email with the header ‘Your application - Trainee train driver’
in this email it says… ‘Thank you for applying for Trainee Train Driver role based at All Depots.
We are writing to advise you that your application has been withdrawn because you do not meet our required geographical criteria.‘

On the application I stated that the closest depot to my address is Charing Cross. It is 7 miles from where I live or 30 minutes by either car or public transport!
This seems wrong to me especially after waiting over 6 weeks for any sort of response.

Can anybody on here ‘in the know’ shed any light on this??
Has anyone had a similar response or know what their geographical restrictions are?
Living 7 miles from the depot and being told it’s too far seems a little ridiculous to me!

 

[NSEWonderer]

So I applied for this early in June. After not hearing from them for a month and seeing many on here had received their invites to do the SJT I decided to send a chase up email. I received a standard response telling me they were going through the applications and I would be updated as soon as possible.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and after seeing people had received their SJT results I decided to enquire again as to at least getting the M7SJT sent to me.

Today I received an email from them. Not a reply to what I sent them but a stock email with the header ‘Your application - Trainee train driver’
in this email it says… ‘Thank you for applying for Trainee Train Driver role based at All Depots.
We are writing to advise you that your application has been withdrawn because you do not meet our required geographical criteria.‘

On the application I stated that the closest depot to my address is Charing Cross. It is 7 miles from where I live or 30 minutes by either car or public transport!
This seems wrong to me especially after waiting over 6 weeks for any sort of response.

Can anybody on here ‘in the know’ shed any light on this??
Has anyone had a similar response or know what their geographical restrictions are?
Living 7 miles from the depot and being told it’s too far seems a little ridiculous to me!

Think they require 20mins for London depots especially in the case of London Victoria but don't quote me.

 

[theasdf]

So I applied for this early in June. After not hearing from them for a month and seeing many on here had received their invites to do the SJT I decided to send a chase up email. I received a standard response telling me they were going through the applications and I would be updated as soon as possible.
Fast forward a couple of weeks and after seeing people had received their SJT results I decided to enquire again as to at least getting the M7SJT sent to me.

Today I received an email from them. Not a reply to what I sent them but a stock email with the header ‘Your application - Trainee train driver’
in this email it says… ‘Thank you for applying for Trainee Train Driver role based at All Depots.
We are writing to advise you that your application has been withdrawn because you do not meet our required geographical criteria.‘

On the application I stated that the closest depot to my address is Charing Cross. It is 7 miles from where I live or 30 minutes by either car or public transport!
This seems wrong to me especially after waiting over 6 weeks for any sort of response.

Can anybody on here ‘in the know’ shed any light on this??
Has anyone had a similar response or know what their geographical restrictions are?
Living 7 miles from the depot and being told it’s too far seems a little ridiculous to me!

I’m certainly not ‘in the know’ but their Trainee Train Driver advert did state:

Please note that applicants must live within a 40 minute driving time of their chosen depot (20 minutes travelling time by public transport for our London Victoria and Charing Cross depots).

Unfortunately your application will not be considered if you do not meet the above requirement.

 

[dalaw]

20 minute limit to those two depots seems extremely harsh, especially as I’m in London. I guess they only accept applicants who live in zone1.
Checking the other depots it seems driving, im within 40 minutes to Grove Park and public transport wise, i’m within 40 minutes to Slade Green. I wonder if they’ll allow me to alter my chosen depot.
I actually felt my application was strong seeing as I’ve had almost 10 years experience working within public transport now. It doesn’t feel right to simply have my application withdrawn like that!

 

[Class2ldn]

Well thems the rules unfortunately, are they specifically looking for any other depots, they won't just let you change it unless they are actively looking.
Your application can be as strong as they come but if you dont meet all requirements then its irrelevant really.
Ask them and see if they'll let you change depot, you never know.

 

[saracen]

Don’t be surprised if Dover applicant will be offered Ramsgate. Dover is where all drivers want to go to to retire. Dead man’s shoes

That's fine. I'm just after roster info if anyone knows? Cheers

 

[Folkestonechap]

Out of interest. Where would the assessment day be held?

 

[NSEWonderer]

Tonbridge

 

[dalaw]

I’m certainly not ‘in the know’ but there Trainee Train Driver advert did state:

8 minutes over the 20 minutes travelling time allowed for Charing Cross…
I checked my location to depot times again and 25 minutes driving to Grove Park and 35 minutes to Slade Green. Within the 40 minutes limit!
… Then I find out applicants from north of the river won’t be accepted for those depots.

We live in a harsh world!

 

[topbloke123]

8 minutes over the 20 minutes travelling time allowed for Charing Cross…
I checked my location to depot times again and 25 minutes driving to Grove Park and 35 minutes to Slade Green. Within the 40 minutes limit!
… Then I find out applicants from north of the river won’t be accepted for those depots.

We live in a harsh world!

Just on the topic of location, I had my application withdrawn early on as I didn't live within 40min journey of any depots apparently, when I actually live within 40mins of about 6 depots, so I appealed and they apologized saying my application was withdrawn by mistake and put me back in the process.

 

[Miky_G]

Does anyone have any knowledge of when SE are hoping to start these particular roles? I'm assuming it'll be the end of this year or early next year but if anyone has a better idea then it would be nice to know