Trainee Train Drivers ATW Chester

[martin2345uk]

What does it say in your profile/application?

Well it says "withdrawn" as I managed to mess up the actual application, but they have assured me in emails that my application is being considered with the rest! :-/

 

[Bigndaft]

Well it says "withdrawn" as I managed to mess up the actual application, but they have assured me in emails that my application is being considered with the rest! :-/

I guess just wait out for their reply then. I’d give it until Monday then ring if you’ve heard nothing.

 

[martin2345uk]

I bottled it and emailed them this morning :-/

 

[baz962]

I bottled it and emailed them this morning :-/

Hope you get good new's mate

 

[martin2345uk]

Gutted – they replied to me just saying “Dear Martin, as you applied for the qualified position rather than the trainee position, your application was withdrawn”.


I mean that would have been totally fair enough had they said that originally, but they confirmed to me twice that the driver manager team had agreed to put my application against the trainee ones.


Can't believe my own stupidity here.

 

[baz962]

Gutted – they replied to me just saying “Dear Martin, as you applied for the qualified position rather than the trainee position, your application was withdrawn”.

Sorry bud
I mean that would have been totally fair enough had they said that originally, but they confirmed to me twice that the driver manager team had agreed to put my application against the trainee ones.


Can't believe my own stupidity here.

 

[scorchio]

Do you know how many drivers are in each link and how many DTMs are at Chester, any other information regarding the depot, a friend of mine has a telephone interview. Cheers

Down to two links now. Routes are pretty much as you described, the difference between the two links being only one of them signs Stafford and Crewe-Shrewsbury, and only the other link signs via Altrincham and Manchester Piccadilly to the Airport. Only the first of those two links signs 153s.

 

[Aivilo]

Gutted – they replied to me just saying “Dear Martin, as you applied for the qualified position rather than the trainee position, your application was withdrawn”.


I mean that would have been totally fair enough had they said that originally, but they confirmed to me twice that the driver manager team had agreed to put my application against the trainee ones.


Can't believe my own stupidity here.

That's the railways unfortunately. If you have that in writing don't be afraid to fire it back to them

 

[TrainDriver17]

I've still not heard anything but I have applied for qualified . It still says shortlisting on there page

 

[martin2345uk]

That's the railways unfortunately. If you have that in writing don't be afraid to fire it back to them

I did do this but I’m not holding out any hope.

 

[TrainDriver17]

Has any qualified drivers who have applied recieved a call or email regarding next stage ? Cheers

 

[Bigndaft]

Evening all,

Just thought I'd check to see if anyone else has had any news?

 

[TrainDriver17]

Evening all,

Just thought I'd check to see if anyone else has had any news?

I haven't still waiting unfortauntly. Still showing as shortlisting online

 

[KP1978]

What does ATW dropping out of the Wales and Borders franchise bid mean for the next 12 months? Are ATW simply going to tread water until the new franchise kicks in late 2018?
Will trainee driver roles be needed?
What will happen to the current talent pool?

 

[ashthebash]

What does ATW dropping out of the Wales and Borders franchise bid mean for the next 12 months? Are ATW simply going to tread water until the new franchise kicks in late 2018?
Will trainee driver roles be needed?
What will happen to the current talent pool?

I've literally just seen that they've pulled out! I got a rejection for the talent pool anyway, but wondered all these things for those who were successful. Surely they would have known about withdrawing when they put the post up about trainee drivers? Crazy times ahead!

 

[sw1ller]

I've literally just seen that they've pulled out! I got a rejection for the talent pool anyway, but wondered all these things for those who were successful. Surely they would have known about withdrawing when they put the post up about trainee drivers? Crazy times ahead!

The Chester to Liverpool service via the Halton curve will still be there and the drivers will still be needed. Doesn’t matter who’s uniform you wear.

 

[TrainDriver17]

I've literally just seen that they've pulled out! I got a rejection for the talent pool anyway, but wondered all these things for those who were successful. Surely they would have known about withdrawing when they put the post up about trainee drivers? Crazy times ahead!

My application still saying shortlisting so I really am now very curious

 

[Bigndaft]

My application still saying shortlisting so I really am now very curious

Well...any news?

 

[RicketyCricket]

Hola everyone!
Seems like the Recruitment Team approved of my phone interview and want me to have a face to face one.
Stress intensifies, it's my first interview in ages, I am not sure what I'm going to wear, I really want this job so if I mess up I'll be a bit devastated.
I just wanted to worry here with you and stop the lurking haha

Well done to everyone who got to this stage; and to all the other ones, the best way to get what you want is to keep trying until it happens

 

[bILLOO]

I am not sure what I'm going to wear

Suited and booted, mate.

 

[RicketyCricket]

I wish it would be that easy but since the world of skirts and dresses is open to me, I feel like a suit wouldn't be the best option haha

 

[bILLOO]

I don’t envy you. I’m glad my options were limited.

 

[baz962]

I don’t envy you. I’m glad my options were limited.

Ah you would look good in a skirt I bet mate.

 

[Shrimper]

What does ATW dropping out of the Wales and Borders franchise bid mean for the next 12 months? Are ATW simply going to tread water until the new franchise kicks in late 2018?
Will trainee driver roles be needed?
What will happen to the current talent pool?

I believe the franchise has to be handed over with suitable staff numbers - ceasing all recruitment and leaving the new operator in the mire isn't an option. In any case, the HR teams are usually franchise specific and are transferred over to the new operator so they won't want to be sat twiddling their thumbs waiting for the changeover date.

FWIW I applied to Northern under the previous franchisee and was undergoing the assessments when the franchise changed - it made no obvious differences other than a few email address changes!

 

[Bellbell]

I wish it would be that easy but since the world of skirts and dresses is open to me, I feel like a suit wouldn't be the best option haha

For railway roles I've done a smart (as in business wear, not wedding smart!) dress and suit jacket a couple of times. Best of luck!

 

[RicketyCricket]

Thanks a lot Bellbell!
I'm definitely stressing too much about outfit things, I'm just not very used to wearing smart clothes unfortunately.
Now I need to stop thinking about this and focus on getting ready for the most important part of the interview, what I'm going to say!

 

[JohnC]

I've also managed to land a face to face at Chester on Tuesday. Really anxious and excited as this is the first time I've got past the application stage for driver. When is your interview for, Rickety? Might see you there

 

[RicketyCricket]

Yay congratulations !!
Mine is on Tuesday morning

 

[JohnC]

Yay congratulations !!
Mine is on Tuesday morning

Cool, mines afternoon. Any heads up on unexpected questions appreciated

 

[Bigndaft]

Morning all,

I will be up to Chester for my interview on Monday, however I'm now only applying for the talent pool as my current job won't let me leave early enough

This will be ,my first interview in over 15 years...any ideas as to what type of questions I need to prep for?