The GTR talent pool.

[leaffall]

I think the issue is that along with not having enough drivers, they also don't have enough driver trainers to accommodate the masses. Also, if you promote a driver to driver trainer then that creates a gap with one less driver to maintain services. Also, what then happens when you have trained your drivers and you are left with a surplus of driver trainers with no work?
Sounds like a very difficult issue to manage for any HR bod, so they have my complete sympathy.

It doesn't quite work like that, instructors continue to follow the roster pattern just as they did when they were drivers, if there is no trainee they drive the train themselves. When they have a trainee they still do the booked turn of duty except the trainee works the train under instruction.

That said you are right that there is only a certain number of DI's - it's not a job everyone wants or would be good at, they recently made up a number of suitable drivers to instructors and pretty much every Instructor has a trainee with them at the moment and the classrooms are full of trainees doing rules and routes. Basically the production line is at full capacity, I know how how it feels because I was in the pool myself, you've just got to grind it out your time will come

 

[RedZed]

It doesn't quite work like that, instructors continue to follow the roster pattern just as they did when they were drivers, if there is no trainee they drive the train themselves. When they have a trainee they still do the booked turn of duty except the trainee works the train under instruction.

Ah, thanks for the correction. My mistake was assuming that DI's were taken out of mainstream duties to specifically instruct trainees.

 

[traintraining]

Calm down a little haha... I thought the 387s were remaining for some time yet 319s going first?
OK let us concentrate on the positive news Claire has confirmed everyone will be on a course within the next six months medical or no medical

it has also been said they are arranging dates... they could throw you a date anytime

I am calm , thats the only way one could get through the last four months... Yes start date information even if it is in Early 2016 would be much appreciated, hopefully GTR can give us this info in due course

 

[WDS2015]

I am calm , thats the only way one could get through the last four months... Yes start date information even if it is in Early 2016 would be much appreciated, hopefully GTR can give us this info in due course

I think thats one of the things I struggle with is the lack of info from GTR, we've had the standard line of no news and will be in contact for months now. They are great at coming back to you dont get me wrong just wish info was a little more forthcoming. Not a criticism of Claire and her team at all

A little update now and again would be welcome. I had my medical 4 months ago and since then ive received 2 emails both which were responses for me asking on an update.

 

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[WDS2015]

My medical was two months ago and yeah received no generic progress emails

On the bright side though theres a lot of people who would give their right arm to be sitting in this talent pool

 

[Wallicio]

Until 2015 has been written off by GTR in writing its all a bit 'he said she said' 2nd/3rd hand info. Granted I cant see a course starting in December (close to Christmas/Holiday periods) but until its written off officially I for one will stay optimistic. #GlassHalfFull ??????

 

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[WDS2015]

Anyone else see the news reports on GTR over the weekend

The CEO was having to answer complaints on poor service, she stressed they are doing everything in their power to get more train drivers but they are at capacity training wise

 

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[WDS2015]

Good news for us!

The pressure is really being put on

Does sound like they are not in a position yet to push anymore through and they are saying it may not improve until Easter next year


http://m.watfordobserver.co.uk/news...cceptable__train_delays_due_to_lack_of_staff/

 

[dr1323]

Isn't it 6 months of class based training. And I fought they were moving onto iPads wasn't this to reduce the time in the classroom so you could spend more time shadowing a driver?

 

[WDS2015]

Isn't it 6 months of class based training. And I fought they were moving onto iPads wasn't this to reduce the time in the classroom so you could spend more time shadowing a driver?

Guessing the primary issue is trainers still (lack of)

 

[irish16]

Hi,

Just came across this site for talent pool

I completed my medical back in june for kings cross just been told in a talent pool and wait for start date.

Anybody knoe any coursea for kings cross or is it just wait to hear back?

 

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[Hoody]

Anyone else had a phone call today?

 

[JohnFM]

I've had LOADS of phone calls.

 

[Jobbyp89]

Nope, regarding?

 

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[Hoody]

Been offered two start dates for Bedford. 23rd and 30th November. Went for the 30th, suits me better. Got the call at 2pm, was surprised not to see any other people posting about offers.

 

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[Hoody]

Thanks, it was a nice surprise to get the call, definitely wasn't expecting it until at least the new year.

 

[smudge67]

Anyone else had a phone call today?

I got the call from Claire today. I'm holidaying in Greece at the moment so it was a nice surprise. Starting date 23/11/15 for Bedford.

 

[Garyjames1701]

Well done guys!

 

[El-Alamein]

Hoody do you kind if I ask when u had you medical stage two etc.....trying to gauge whether I'm "likely" to get a call as well. Congrats and good luck bet that was one of the best calls you'll get all year ??????

 

[Hoody]

Well done guys!

Thanks, I just hope more from the forum get the call today.
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Hoody do you kind if I ask when u had you medical stage two etc.....trying to gauge whether I'm "likely" to get a call as well. Congrats and good luck bet that was one of the best calls you'll get all year ��

Don't mind at all, had my interview on the 1st June and I think my medical was on the 12th June. Thanks for the good luck message, I hope there are more calls coming.

 

[El-Alamein]

Same time as me then.....
Yeah I'm surprised more people haven't said about calls bearing in mind there's 20 or so that are awaiting Bedford....
Go for the earlier date then???

 

[Hoody]

Same time as me then.....
Yeah I'm surprised more people haven't said about calls bearing in mind there's 20 or so that are awaiting Bedford....
Go for the earlier date then???

No, the 30th suited my circumstances better so went for that. I though an extra week doesn't really make too much difference.

 

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[Matt K]

I had the call too!! Also start the 30th at Bedford!!! Almost blocked the number as didn't realise it was Claire at first!! Shocked but very happy. See you there Hoody!