TransPennine Trains - Trainee Driver Recruitment Discussion

[chalkijr]

Not yet, also Piccadilly. I have a full set of enhanced psychometrics so unsure if they’ll check beforehand and send a different email regarding dmi (if I was to progress of course)

Same here, I'm hoping that this is what they will do tbh.

 

[tulip]

Do you think if we have progressed, no matter the depo, we would be invited to the same assessment centre?

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Do you think if we have progressed, no matter the depo, we would be invited to the same assessment centre?

Depends on the start dates they have in mind. For instance, if they won't have any instructors available at Newcastle until say February but Manchester have some availability in November they will prioritise getting some Manchester applications done first.

 

[tulip]

Depends on the start dates they have in mind. For instance, if they won't have any instructors available at Newcastle until say February but Manchester have some availability in November they will prioritise getting some Manchester applications done first.

Thanks for that! Good luck everyone! And good luck anyone going for assessment.

 

[starshine81]

would you share the 5 questions as a heads up or do you think they’ll be different for everyone?

Mine were different to my mates questions, he mentioned a few of his and they were completely different to mine if that helps.

 

[mulder]

Ive applied for Preston but heard nothing since the AI interview. Last applied 10 years ago and got down to the interview at the station back then after going through two assessment days. Thought I’d give it another shot

 

[starshine81]

I haven’t had a reply after the error checking at all and it’s been a few days now. So I’m guessing I wasn’t successful even though I thought I’d done ok, although when I log back in, it shows that I’ve taken my test etc but it still doesn’t say my application has been closed-it still gives me the option to withdraw it. So I guess I will just wait until I have it in black and white that I haven’t passed. Just thought I may have heard something by now.

 

[tulip]

I haven’t had a reply after the error checking at all and it’s been a few days now. So I’m guessing I wasn’t successful even though I thought I’d done ok, although when I log back in, it shows that I’ve taken my test etc but it still doesn’t say my application has been closed-it still gives me the option to withdraw it. So I guess I will just wait until I have it in black and white that I haven’t passed. Just thought I may have heard something by now.

Honestly, best just waiting. You might have passed! I completed the error on the 27th June only had the email saying with hiring manager.

 

[starshine81]

Anyone heard from Newcastle?

No nothing at all since completing my error checking test last week.

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Honestly, best just waiting. You might have passed! I completed the error on the 27th June only had the email saying with hiring manager.

Yeah it’s a waiting game eh! I keep checking my emails every day for an update, but as long as I haven’t had a rejection I’m still thinking positive! Fingers crossed!

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Wishing everyone waiting the best of luck!

 

[Hpvs20]

Anyone else get the email about the OPC tests in Leeds for next month? Manchester Piccadilly

Best of luck. Good to see that they're progressing things and not wasting time!

 

[d_urham]

Hi all, Newcastle applicant here. Still waiting on an email but was wondering; For the in-person tests are they held through the week or on a weekend? I work full time 8:30-5:00 with limited time off available.

 

[chalkijr]

Hi all, Newcastle applicant here. Still waiting on an email but was wondering; For the in-person tests are they held through the week or on a weekend? I work full time 8:30-5:00 with limited time off available.

In the week.

When I took them I had to use my holiday allowance, not ideal but worth it if you get the job.

 

[zoomzoom123]

Hi all, Newcastle applicant here. Still waiting on an email but was wondering; For the in-person tests are they held through the week or on a weekend? I work full time 8:30-5:00 with limited time off available.

I’m the same, So hoping if I get through we get atleast 14 days notice as that’s what I have to give for leave allowance. Good luck, I’m sure everything will work out

 

[SCDR_WMR]

If I can't get leave I'll throw in a sick day

 

[callumreecepl]

I've had the hiring manager email. I still haven't had anything else yet. Completed Error Checking test on Friday.

 

[Yorkshire210]

Anybody heard anything else yet?

 

[kepler]

Nope. Applied to York, completed the concentration test.

Haven't received the hiring manager email, or anything else.

 

[Xihan]

Seems very odd, I've only heard one person say they've received an email after the hiring manager email.

 

[SCDR_WMR]

Seems very odd, I've only heard one person say they've received an email after the hiring manager email.

Funny that it was the one person who's attitude hasn't been the nicest to everyone. Not sure if they're believable tbh

 

[LU2NR]

To be fair he didn’t say he received it, he just asked if anyone had.

Maybe he heard someone had received it.

 

[KaneLeb]

I imagine it's just a waiting game. I have a feeling (could be totally wrong) that different areas are recruiting via different timescales. I must admit, I have been checking my emails daily, hoping for good news but the wait continues! I personally am using this waiting time to practice and prepare for any potential/known tests.

 

[LU2NR]

I imagine it's just a waiting game. I have a feeling (could be totally wrong) that different areas are recruiting via different timescales. I must admit, I have been checking my emails daily, hoping for good news but the wait continues! I personally am using this waiting time to practice and prepare for any potential/known tests.

Good idea. @Azzer88 could you confirm the Leeds date in case we get invited?

 

[Kooch]

Same here, I'm hoping that this is what they will do tbh.

Hi pal
How do/did you get your tests done? Through a TOC process or privately through a third party (if there is such a thing?)
Cheers

 

[chalkijr]

Hi pal
How do/did you get your tests done? Through a TOC process or privately through a third party (if there is such a thing?)
Cheers

Hi mate, I did them through an FOC a couple of years ago.

There is such a thing I believe, not too sure how to go about it that way though.

 

[Albert98]

So applied for a trainee train driver role with South Eastern, my application was accepted and I passed the M7 online test, what can expect next?

 

[chalkijr]

So applied for a trainee train driver role with South Eastern, my application was accepted and I passed the M7 online test, what can expect next?

This is a Transpenine express trainee driver process thread mate, I'd recommend viewing this thread instead for more insight:

Southeastern - Trainee Driver - Recruitment Discussion

Any other internals been asked to complete additional ‘Internal Application Declaration’ questions? The link is missing so I'll obviously email recruitment, but just wondering if it's the same? The link was broken in the email. Log in to the career portal and there’s a link to the questionnaire...

www.railforums.co.uk

Each TOC and FOC have different recruitment processes.

I would also recommend looking at this thread to as it can be insightful for people new to applying for these roles:

Assessments & Medicals discussion

The situation I chose was when I witnessed someone get hit by a car and I was first on scene. So called the emergency services and completed first aid etc ? Is this something they would be looking for ? Thank you. I had my MMI few weeks ago and passed, I used one very similar to this example...

www.railforums.co.uk

 

[LU2NR]

This thread is getting weird. Why would mods delete posts that outed a liar but not the ones that gave us false hope?

To clarify, no one has heard anything (on this forum) since the online tests and the “application with hiring manager” email.

 

[Kooch]

Hi mate, I did them through an FOC a couple of years ago.

There is such a thing I believe, not too sure how to go about it that way though.

Thanks for that and for responding.
Good luck in the process

 

[chalkijr]

Thanks for that and for responding.
Good luck in the process

No problem

Thankyou, I wish you all the best on your journey too

 

[SCDR_WMR]

This thread is getting weird. Why would mods delete posts that outed a liar but not the ones that gave us false hope?

To clarify, no one has heard anything (on this forum) since the online tests and the “application with hiring manager” email.

I did wonder where half my messages went, oh well, hopefully the thread will be a more supportive and positive one from now eh