Transport for Wales trainee conductor Cardiff

[JCD]

They phoned off a mobile number

Good to know as I usually reject mobile calls I don't know, thanks

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I had an email, they said they will be in touch again with details. The email I received was just a choice of 2 dates, no details of where the medical will take place

Thanks, i'll keep an eye out, it's hard not to keep refreshing the inbox every few minutes!

 

[Andrew73]

Hi guys!
I have recently completed and passed the application and short SCAAT test for the position of conductor (Chester). I am in the process of waiting for the next stage (verification). Please can you give me any advice of what to expect? The company I have applied for is Transport for Wales.

Thanks a million!

 

[Samfa]

Hi guys!
I have recently completed and passed the application and short SCAAT test for the position of conductor (Chester). I am in the process of waiting for the next stage (verification). Please can you give me any advice of what to expect? The company I have applied for is Transport for Wales.

Thanks a million!

I used the group bourdon on here which had so great practise materials. It was very similar to the online mini assessment

 

[acjthornhill]

I had an email, they said they will be in touch again with details. The email I received was just a choice of 2 dates, no details of where the medical will take place

I'm sure they said that it's in Cardiff but I'm still waiting for my letter and email confirming times and location etc

 

[Samfa]

I'm sure they said that it's in Cardiff but I'm still waiting for my letter and email confirming times and location etc

Yes it’s Cardiff I received a letter yesterday

 

[acjthornhill]

Yes it’s Cardiff I received a letter yesterday

What date is yours?

 

[Samfa]

Tuesday. Yours?

 

[acjthornhill]

Tuesday. Yours?

20th October. Does it say what you've got to do?

 

[Samfa]

20th October. Does it say what you've got to do?

No just the date and time and details of where to attend.

 

[acjthornhill]

Hi guys I had an email yesterday to say a course will be available for me in 2021 (pending background checks and medical).

 

[Samfa]

Hi guys I had an email yesterday to say a course will be available for me in 2021 (pending background checks and medical).

Me too

 

[Masterk]

Hi guys I had an email yesterday to say a course will be available for me in 2021 (pending background checks and medical).

Yeah me too just awaiting a date for my medical

 

[Samfa]

No just the date and time and details of where to attend.

Had my medical today was alcohol and drugs test (urine) weight height eyesight hearing general questions about health and blood pressure took about 45 minutes

 

[acjthornhill]

Had my medical today was alcohol and drugs test (urine) weight height eyesight hearing general questions about health and blood pressure took about 45 minutes

Hopefully you'll hear soon. I honestly can't wait to start. I hope that it's early 2021

 

[JCD]

Yeah me too just awaiting a date for my medical

Same here, waiting for a date to take my medical.

 

[Samfa]

Hopefully you'll hear soon. I honestly can't wait to start. I hope that it's early 2021

I am can’t wait either. It’s a complete career change for me. fingers crossed for early 2021!

 

[acjthornhill]

I am can’t wait either. It’s a complete career change for me. fingers crossed for early 2021!

Complete career change for me too!!!

 

[acjthornhill]

Medical for tomorrow has been cancelled... they said that the medical company have had scheduling issues!!

 

[Samfa]

Medical for tomorrow has been cancelled... they said that the medical company have had scheduling issues!!

Oh no. Did they give you and indication when they will reorganise? Don’t suppose the recent covid announcement are helping either

 

[acjthornhill]

Oh no. Did they give you and indication when they will reorganise? Don’t suppose the recent covid announcement are helping either

No. Just said they would be in contact when more medical appointment slots became available..... typical!!!

 

[Samfa]

No. Just said they would be in contact when more medical appointment slots became available..... typical!!!

so frustrating. Probably looking at after lockdown now

 

[acjthornhill]

What does everyone think about the government take over of tfw rail? Anyone concerned about the jobs we're applying for?

 

[Samfa]

What does everyone think about the government take over of tfw rail? Anyone concerned about the jobs we're applying for?

I am concerned what was already shaky with covid just seems more uncertain now :/

 

[acjthornhill]

I am concerned what was already shaky with covid just seems more uncertain now :/

Apparently the trainee conductors have already started classroom based training and training on the trains. One of my friends is a conductor so is going to ask. It seems from the sound of things that it's all going ahead as planned. I'll keep this updated as and when I hear anything.

 

[Samfa]

Apparently the trainee conductors have already started classroom based training and training on the trains. One of my friends is a conductor so is going to ask. It seems from the sound of things that it's all going ahead as planned. I'll keep this updated as and when I hear anything.

Thank you. My Dads a driver but off on his rest week, If he updates me when he’s back in work I’ll also let you know

 

[PaulJ]

I am can’t wait either. It’s a complete career change for me. fingers crossed for early 2021!

Good luck! After 37 years of working for a High Street bank, I’ll be starting with SouthEastern on 9 November as trainee conductor. It’s a big change for me too and I’m looking forward to this new challenge.

 

[Samfa]

Good luck! After 37 years of working for a High Street bank, I’ll be starting with SouthEastern on 9 November as trainee conductor. It’s a big change for me too and I’m looking forward to this new challenge.

Congratulations and good luck.

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No. Just said they would be in contact when more medical appointment slots became available..... typical!!!

Have you been given another medical date yet?

 

[JCD]

Congratulations and good luck.

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Have you been given another medical date yet?

I'm still waiting for an original date for mine. TFW have created a new job page and apparently all existing profiles (before 28/10) have been deactivated..

 

[Samfa]

I'm still waiting for an original date for mine. TFW have created a new job page and apparently all existing profiles (before 28/10) have been deactivated..

Yes I noticed this too all existing applications are still live just have to contact recruitment for an update. I was told a start date for a course would be sometime in 2021 but haven’t heard anything since.

 

[JCD]

Yes I noticed this too all existing applications are still live just have to contact recruitment for an update. I was told a start date for a course would be sometime in 2021 but haven’t heard anything since.

I was told the same, at least you have had your medical! Hopefully once this lockdown is over I will hear about mine.