Tram Driver - Manchester Metrolink - now recruiting

[martin2345uk]

Has anyone received any news from first assessments?

It doesn't close till the 25th does it..?
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Don't suppose anyone knows how quick these things normally move after closing date..? I understand heavy rail can be an extremely slow process - I guess Metrolink would probably be the same..?
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Hmmm... well, anyone know if you can at least expect a 'no' email if you've not made it past the application form stage?

 

[TOCDriver]

The blinds were on the old T68 trams to keep out the saloon lights behind you and needed to be upright during daylight.The new M5000 trams have tinted glass so you didn't get the reflection in the windscreen.

My own view is that Id never be driving express trains now if it wasn't for the experience I gained at Metrolink.About Nine of my former colleagues have gone on to be new drivers on the heavy rail so it's a good stepping stone.

Driving street / light rail trams is the best stepping stone in my opinon. With their mix of near heavy rail running and street running, not to mention tough shifts that require 100% concentration at all times with minimal breaks and sound rules knowledge, your tram driver is ideal material for heavy rail.

 

[martin2345uk]

Driving street / light rail trams is the best stepping stone in my opinon. With their mix of near heavy rail running and street running, not to mention tough shifts that require 100% concentration at all times with minimal breaks and sound rules knowledge, your tram driver is ideal material for heavy rail.

Well that's quite nice to know I must say

Sadly I've not heard anything at all; nearly a month on from the closing date (though I guess with possibly thousands of applications to whittle down it could indeed take a verrrrry long time!)

 

[Franqui62]

Well that's quite nice to know I must say

Sadly I've not heard anything at all; nearly a month on from the closing date (though I guess with possibly thousands of applications to whittle down it could indeed take a verrrrry long time!)

I attended an assessment day on 17 March and have passed all the tests and assessments. There were 10 of us there and, after the first test, we were down to 6, and following the second, were down to 4. All of us then passed the rest of the assessment and I have had a letter saying I've been successful and now awaiting medical and start date. I don't know if they are having any further assessment days.

 

[martin2345uk]

I attended an assessment day on 17 March and have passed all the tests and assessments. There were 10 of us there and, after the first test, we were down to 6, and following the second, were down to 4. All of us then passed the rest of the assessment and I have had a letter saying I've been successful and now awaiting medical and start date. I don't know if they are having any further assessment days.

Blimey... Was that from the application batch that closed on February 25th then?

 

[Franqui62]

Blimey... Was that from the application batch that closed on February 25th then?

Just checked. No... I had attended the Recruitment Fair in February 2014, and had pretty much given up hope, when I was invited to apply by email in December 2014, with a closing date of 16th January 2015, and told if I hadn't heard by 1st February, then I was unsuccessful. I heard back from them on 21st January, that I was through to next round, and then, on 9th February, was invited to the assessment day in March.

I presume from that they had sifted through those who had already expressed an interest and then took further applications in February. Gives you some kind of idea of their timescales though.

 

[martin2345uk]

Oh dear... I guess that's pretty bad news for me then! Would've been nice to have at least had a thanks but no thanks email... ah well...

 

[borisbantam]

Oh dear... I guess that's pretty bad news for me then! Would've been nice to have at least had a thanks but no thanks email... ah well...

I applied for this too and I haven't heard anything either...maybe no news is good news - fingers crossed!

 

[martin2345uk]

I applied for this too and I haven't heard anything either...maybe no news is good news - fingers crossed!

Maybe, I think my natural pessimism is taking over a bit!

I've emailed their customer services address to ask if they might have any rough idea, as suggested by their Twitter feed...
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Hmm nearly 2 months since closing date... my hopes have almost been extinguished now:cry:

 

[borisbantam]

Maybe, I think my natural pessimism is taking over a bit!

I've emailed their customer services address to ask if they might have any rough idea, as suggested by their Twitter feed...
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Hmm nearly 2 months since closing date... my hopes have almost been extinguished now:cry:

Well I haven't had an email saying no yet which is what my hopes are still based on.

I was told that Metrolink do reply to everyone regardless, and it took the chap a couple of posts previous a year!

Pessimistic maybe but they will have had thousands of applications so maybe considered for the next round.

 

[martin2345uk]

Well I haven't had an email saying no yet which is what my hopes are still based on.

I was told that Metrolink do reply to everyone regardless, and it took the chap a couple of posts previous a year!

Pessimistic maybe but they will have had thousands of applications so maybe considered for the next round.

I guess so.. unless they've had so many this time around that they've had to change their policy and only let people know who've been successful!

 

[martin2345uk]

Got a Metrolink branded letter in the post today... heart skipped a beat... opened it... they were just telling me I would get a cheque in the post for £2 due to a faulty ticket machine...

D'oh!

 

[martin2345uk]

Blimey just received an email from them..


Thank you for your email. The recruitment for drivers is on-going and we are currently assessing applications.

You will hear from us whether you are successful or unsuccessful in your application.

Thank you for your patience.

So there we go people don't abandon hope just yet!

 

[Franqui62]

Thank you for your email. The recruitment for drivers is on-going and we are currently assessing applications.

You will hear from us whether you are successful or unsuccessful in your application.

Great news! Good luck with that

I've now got a start date of 8th June and can't wait.

 

[martin2345uk]

How exciting for you mate! Hope you don't mind the occasional PM asking you what it's like as a newbie!

 

[borisbantam]

Blimey just received an email from them..


Thank you for your email. The recruitment for drivers is on-going and we are currently assessing applications.

You will hear from us whether you are successful or unsuccessful in your application.

Thank you for your patience.

So there we go people don't abandon hope just yet!

I have still heard nothing..oh well theres always the next time!
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---

Great news! Good luck with that

I've now got a start date of 8th June and can't wait.

Congratulations. Please share your experiences with us!

 

[martin2345uk]

I have still heard nothing..oh well theres always the next time!

But that email says they're still looking at applications..! So I don't think anyone has heard anything yet...!

 

[martin2345uk]

Well it's STILL going... nice lady from HR mailed me back today to say so... and we will hear one way or the other!

They must have had about 2 million applications...

 

[Lasgo]

Hi everybody I'm new to the forum I recently applied for lrv driver passed assessment day passed interview just waiting for medical. Does anybody know how long a medical takes and what things there looking for?

 

[185]

Hi everybody I'm new to the forum I recently applied for lrv driver passed assessment day passed interview just waiting for medical. Does anybody know how long a medical takes and what things there looking for?

Wait times for LRV driver / inspector vary immensely. Some wait a week, some wait 7/8 months, depending on requirement (new lines opening, staff leaving etc).

Medical is a 30 minute thingy. Drugs, alcohol, blood pressure, weight, height, hearing, eyesight test, breath volume test, simple medical questionnaire form.

 

[Lasgo]

Cheers 185! hope I pass got a start date for training at the end of August

 

[martin2345uk]

Cheers 185! hope I pass got a start date for training at the end of August

Can I ask when you applied or if you remember when the closing date was? Getting despondent!

 

[Lasgo]

Hi Martin it was about February/March time

 

[martin2345uk]

Yep that's deffo the same one I applied for! So despite them telling me twice that the recruitment is ongoing it's clearly not but well done you! Let us know how you find it

 

[Lasgo]

When I had my interview I asked how many jobs there were and they said it was an ongoing recruitment and there were interviewing ppl to put on a waiting list for September/October time so fingers crossed you might still get a somewhere.

 

[martin2345uk]

When I had my interview I asked how many jobs there were and they said it was an ongoing recruitment and there were interviewing ppl to put on a waiting list for September/October time so fingers crossed you might still get a somewhere.

Oh right.. Well I guess that's something! Thanks matey

 

[Franqui62]

Hi Martin it was about February/March time

They're still going through applications received then as I asked after a friend's application.

 

[Lasgo]

Hi guys got my medical next week will they tell me there and then if you pass/fail or do I have to wait for letter or phone call?? Many thanks

 

[woody1812]

my first post guys. here is my experience with metrolink application. I applied in march, HR phoned me 2 days later to ask if i could attend testing the next evening. there was about 12 of us at first then 6 for second tests. i then heard nothing until end of May but i was on holiday when they left a message on my answer phone at home. I phoned up as soon as I got back to explain, the HR lady was great and said don't worry i haven't missed my chance.
then weirdly she phoned me the next day to ask if could attend interview and testing 2 days later, after the interview and tests they offered me the job then subject to passing medical. i now start Monday 20th July. good luck to anyone in the process
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---

Hi guys got my medical next week will they tell me there and then if you pass/fail or do I have to wait for letter or phone call?? Many thanks

they will tell you then, only takes about 20 mins or so. my medical was at 10am i got my contract of employment the next day.

 

[Lasgo]

Cheers woody thanks for the info.