TransPennine Trains - Trainee Driver Recruitment Discussion

[SCDR_WMR]

Is there anything else I should know?

For this stage? Not really. It's always good to have a decent understanding/level of knowledge about the company and it's routes but there's plenty of time to do that.

Happy to provide tips for psychometrics once invites start to be sent out and if anyone is unsure of anything ask away, can guarantee someone else thinking the same thing!

 

[omalleys]

I applied for Man Pic and got my error checking test sent to me yesterday. Just completed it now and got an instant email saying application under review and currently with the hiring manager. It feels like an auto generated email so unsure if it's a good or bad sign

 

[SCDR_WMR]

I applied for Man Pic and got my error checking test sent to me yesterday. Just completed it now and got an instant email saying application under review and currently with the hiring manager. It feels like an auto generated email so unsure if it's a good or bad sign

So far people have either received that email, a rejection email or no response at all.

AFAIK nobody has received an under review email and then subsequently rejected, so I'd say it's a pass.

 

[Pete101]

So far people have either received that email, a rejection email or no response at all.

AFAIK nobody has received an under review email and then subsequently rejected, so I'd say it's a pass.

Just done my error checking, got the "under review by hiring manger"

Again it seems auto generated but I'm hoping it might be an .... ok sign

 

[CarlG]

Hi all,

I got an invite to do error checking. It says I have 48 hours to do it, is this right? As I'm away for longer than this without computer access.

Is it possible to do it on your phone?

Tia

I was in the same situation last week, emailed them and explained and they said that's OK, just complete it as soon as possible.

 

[adam1112]

For this stage? Not really. It's always good to have a decent understanding/level of knowledge about the company and it's routes but there's plenty of time to do that.

Happy to provide tips for psychometrics once invites start to be sent out and if anyone is unsure of anything ask away, can guarantee someone else thinking the same thing!

Yes please if you can dm me and let me know the tips.

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Yes please if you can dm me and let me know the tips.

As I said, I'll share some tips I learned from the 2 times I passed them once invites for that stage start going out.

I'll put them on here for whoever wants them, not fair to DM a select few. (I won't be sharing answers etc for obvious reasons)

 

[KaneLeb]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum. Applied for the trainee driver role last week & got the invite to do the error checking test yesterday - which I completed an hour ago.

I definitely did my best on this, so just crossing my fingers.

I wish everyone who's applied all the best!

 

[tulip]

Good luck everyone. Do they hold the assessments for everyone in the same place?

 

[LouG]

Anyone successful for Newcastle. Thanks

 

[KaneLeb]

Anyone successful for Newcastle.

I applied for Newcastle. Did error checking test a couple hours ago. Now just the waiting game!

 

[Crumbs]

Anyone successful for Newcastle. Thanks

Heard nothing back since doing the error checking. Have you?

 

[DominikM]

Heard nothing back since doing the error checking. Have you?

Neither

 

[Hpvs20]

Has everyone had the standard email to let them know that the application is with the hiring managers ?

 

[Lewis423]

Has everyone had the standard email to let them know that the application is with the hiring managers ?

by the sounds of it theres a few that haven't had anything since completing the error checking assessment.

 

[rhea12]

Nah I didn’t get any email at all from after error checking so unsure what’s happening maybe our applications haven’t be sift through yet or something or teetering on the edge and someone else might just take it, just guessing not sure at all could be anything

Has everyone had the standard email to let them know that the application is with the hiring managers ?

 

[LouG]

Not heard anything either. After the error test.

 

[rhea12]

Which depots is everyone applied for I’ve seen some unsuccessful from newcastle and manc/picadilly and some of the generic emails too but yorks been radio silent since error checking for a few I think

 

[Hpvs20]

Maybe it’s a good thing you guys haven’t heard haha

 

[LU2NR]

Good luck everyone. Do they hold the assessments for everyone in the same place?

People have mentioned taking tests in previous campaigns in centres/hotels in Leeds & Sheffield. Depends on the depot I guess.

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For this stage? Not really. It's always good to have a decent understanding/level of knowledge about the company and it's routes but there's plenty of time to do that.

Happy to provide tips for psychometrics once invites start to be sent out and if anyone is unsure of anything ask away, can guarantee someone else thinking the same thing!

Many thanks. Would you say most of the tests are “you’ve either got it or you ain’t” or can they all be prepared for. Worth buying practice materials from those sites?

 

[tulip]

People have mentioned taking tests in previous campaigns in centres/hotels in Leeds & Sheffield. Depends on the depot I guess.

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Many thanks. Would you say most of the tests are “you’ve either got it or you ain’t” or can they all be prepared for. Worth buying practice materials from those sites?

Thanks!

 

[zoomzoom123]

I’ve applied for Newcastle and heard nothing back since completing the tests. Had anyone applying for Newcastle heard anything back good or bad?

 

[KaneLeb]

Heard nothing back since doing the error checking. Have you?

I've had nothing either, some people got it instantly but I'm not fretting it. I feel like it's different between depots, as many got their error check email right away after applying & others didn't. Let's all hold hope and keep fingers crossed!

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Many thanks. Would you say most of the tests are “you’ve either got it or you ain’t” or can they all be prepared for. Worth buying practice materials from those sites?

Personally I just used the practice materials sent by the TOC with no bother. Definitely need to practice for them, but I wouldn't pay for additional material but that's just me.

There is certainly an element of that, especially the computer section of tests, but I'd say the more you practice how to do the test, the better you'll perform on the day.

 

[LU2NR]

Personally I just used the practice materials sent by the TOC with no bother. Definitely need to practice for them, but I wouldn't pay for additional material but that's just me.

There is certainly an element of that, especially the computer section of tests, but I'd say the more you practice how to do the test, the better you'll perform on the day.

Many thanks. The sticky threads and group bourdon tools have been very useful. Very grateful for this website/forum

 

[callumreecepl]

Have just completed the error checking test. Managed to get about half of it done. How did everyone else find it?

 

[DominikM]

Have just completed the error checking test. Managed to get about half of it done. How did everyone else find it?

Done around half as well, I feel like having to scroll slowed me down a bit. Also was caught a little off guard when the section with the airport keys appearing more than once showed up, but I caught on to it before I made any silly mistakes.

 

[KaneLeb]

Done around half as well, I feel like having to scroll slowed me down a bit. Also was caught a little off guard when the section with the airport keys appearing more than once showed up, but I caught on to it before I made any silly mistakes.

Managed to get about half done myself. I weirdly found it quite enjoyable and almost therapeutic to complete (despite the nerves) - that might just be me though haha!

 

[tulip]

Have just completed the error checking test. Managed to get about half of it done. How did everyone else find it?

I did about half too. I thought the practice part helped, so found it ok. I can’t wait to see if I’ve passed.

 

[Hpvs20]

anyone received any updates ? I’ve not had anything from my last automated email saying it was with the hiring managers.