SWR - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion

[Bob813]

Yes I heard back yesterday. Unfortunately I failed because I didn’t meet the 400 minimum word requirement on the supporting statement. I only wrote just over 300 words. A silly mistake made by me.

Frustrating. Keep an eye on Basingstoke though, you know where you went wrong. Just need to bump the words up a bit. I applied for Waterloo in June and made the same mistake by 20 words or so which was stupid from me and got rejected because of it. When Waterloo came back up this month I tried to apply but it said I already had an application open. I called them and said I know exactly where I've gone wrong and they re-opened it for me to re-submit it. They were really helpful on the phone.

 

[Tawhid03]

I did the tests with SWR in Jan '25, having applied early December '24. This was what I did...
Day One - paper tests...
Group Bourdon
TEA-Occ
TRP 1&2
If you passed that, Day Two a few weeks later was computer tests...
WAFV Vigilance Test
ATAVT Perception Test
2Hand Co-ordination Test.

SWR are National Standard.
I'd imagine they have to accept previously passed tests, but don't quote me on that.

My DMI was next, just over four months later.
Once I passed that, it was about six weeks before my MMI, which unfortunately I failed. They were lining me up for a September course.

Best of luck.

Thanks so much man, this has helped me understand where I am at, I failed tea-occ only a year ago with GTS for the elizibeth line so had to wait a year to re apply so now from what your telling me, I'd assume I will go to the centre to resit Tea occ, then after passing that alone, seperately will be invited to another day at the centre for the WAFV,ATAVT and 2 Hand coordination. Do drop me your details so I can stay in contact with you throughout this process do lmk your instagram or whatsapp! Also any advice on where to practice for the WAFV and the rest of the stage 2 tests. You could message me privately regarding the DMI which you passed so I know what to expect , but once again thank you for all of this.

 

[Pelican82]

Hey, has anyone who applied for the vacancies on or around the 21st for Strawberry hill, Farnham and or Basingstoke heard anything yet? I have seen a couple of people say that they got a no for Basingstoke because of distance, but has anyone else heard anything back ?

 

[Bob813]

Hey, has anyone who applied for the vacancies on or around the 21st for Strawberry hill, Farnham and or Basingstoke heard anything yet? I have seen a couple of people say that they got a no for Basingstoke because of distance, but has anyone else heard anything back ?

I applied for Strawberry Hill & Waterloo on 9th September. Had an email Monday 28th for the Waterloo role to book the assessment so just under three weeks between applying and getting the email saying I've progressed. I haven't heard on Strawberry Hill yet but, I'm not sure if that means they don't need to contact me for Strawberry Hill because I've already been given the go ahead for Waterloo, time will tell. So, you might have another week or so to wait for an answer. If others have had emails earlier this week saying no then it might be positive for you. Good luck.

 

[Pelican82]

I applied for Strawberry Hill & Waterloo on 9th September. Had an email Monday 28th for the Waterloo role to book the assessment so just under three weeks between applying and getting the email saying I've progressed. I haven't heard on Strawberry Hill yet but, I'm not sure if that means they don't need to contact me for Strawberry Hill because I've already been given the go ahead for Waterloo, time will tell. So, you might have another week or so to wait for an answer. If others have had emails earlier this week saying no then it might be positive for you. Good luck.

Ahh that sounds about right the Bob. I'd told myself that I wasn't all that fussed and what will be will be but who am I kidding.
Never been so keen to try and get into a pool, talent or otherwise. Good luck in your assessment

 

[Bob813]

I know what you mean. Never been so excited about seeing TTD vacancies pop up only to be shot down when you realise it's too far or a mad panic when there's one within 60 minutes and you know it could disappear anytime! Literally driven myself mad checking the SWR job page. Might need to have a chat with someone....

 

[driver3112]

Goodmorning guys, I have my MMI very soon and I would like to know what will come up question wise, It would be great full if anyone can give me some pointers, and when I go for my interview I’m only doing MMI, I don’t have to do any computerised exams correct, only the MMI interview, is there anything I should look out for when doing my MMI for SWR, any help with be appreciated

 

[Twin82]

Goodmorning guys, I have my MMI very soon and I would like to know what will come up question wise, It would be great full if anyone can give me some pointers, and when I go for my interview I’m only doing MMI, I don’t have to do any computerised exams correct, only the MMI interview, is there anything I should look out for when doing my MMI for SWR, any help with be appreciated

The six questions asked in the MMI are posted all over the forum. They haven’t changed in the last 14 years or so. If you haven’t seen them yet have a look. Use the search bar. All competency based questions. Make sure to answer using the STAR technique as to keep your answers structured. Make sure your answers are relevant and specific. Wouldn’t hurt to have a few back up answers. They will probe you from time to time but in my experience it’s just to get the best answer out of me. Think about what traits each question is looking for.

 

[005leo]

Goodmorning guys, I have my MMI very soon and I would like to know what will come up question wise, It would be great full if anyone can give me some pointers, and when I go for my interview I’m only doing MMI, I don’t have to do any computerised exams correct, only the MMI interview, is there anything I should look out for when doing my MMI for SWR, any help with be appreciated

Hey, how long was the wait after your dmi to get booked in for mmi?

 

[driver3112]

The six questions asked in the MMI are posted all over the forum. They haven’t changed in the last 14 years or so. If you haven’t seen them yet have a look. Use the search bar. All competency based questions. Make sure to answer using the STAR technique as to keep your answers structured. Make sure your answers are relevant and specific. Wouldn’t hurt to have a few back up answers. They will probe you from time to time but in my experience it’s just to get the best answer out of me. Think about what traits each question is looking for.

Only thing I’m confused about is why is the MMI 4hrs, they have me in longer than my DMI?

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Hey, how long was the wait after your dmi to get booked in for mmi?

4 months