Greater Anglia recruiting for Drivers

[387star]

Can't see many qualifieds toc drivers wanting to move to GA tbh.

Why not?

 

[Eggs&Bacon]

Just got my rejection letter
Good luck to anyone who gets through, think I’m done in trying to become a train driver!!

+1 on that for me too...Good luck all.

 

[Joliver]

I've still not heard anything. Amazes me how long it takes. I applied for Arriva (London Overground) back in March and still haven't heard from them.

 

[Paul Lane]

They have listed for 6 x qualified drivers for Liverpool Street, Bishops Stortford and Cambridge

And 20 x Trainee drivers for lots of depots

https://careers.greateranglia.co.uk/departments/operations

Do you know when Greater Anglia will be re recruiting for trainee train drivers?

 

[Gorlash1886]

They haven't finished contacting people from that advert to be fair I'm still showing as under consideration

 

[Set_DRA]

There’s a huge backlog at the moment. I have been told by our HR that they’ve got courses booked up until at least November 2019.

A friend of mine who’s also a Driver at our depot said that his daughter passed all of the assessments and she cannot start until 2019.

 

[OneLowban]

There’s a huge backlog at the moment. I have been told by our HR that they’ve got courses booked up until at least November 2019.

A friend of mine who’s also a Driver at our depot said that his daughter passed all of the assessments and she cannot start until 2019.

Thanks for the info mate. Has she passed the interview too or is that regardless it’s a 2019 start at the earliest?

 

[Lincdsg]

There’s a huge backlog at the moment. I have been told by our HR that they’ve got courses booked up until at least November 2019.

A friend of mine who’s also a Driver at our depot said that his daughter passed all of the assessments and she cannot start until 2019.

Ah so this whole thing is a waste of time then? Bit frustrating to say the least

 

[OneLowban]

Ah so this whole thing is a waste of time then? Bit frustrating to say the least

Personally I wouldn’t say that. Staying in my current job with a trainee driver position to look forward to would be wonderful.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Personally I wouldn’t say that. Staying in my current job with a trainee driver position to look forward to would be wonderful.

Well it would be indeed - except that we don't!

I think the frustration comes from the fact that if they are full for the next year then there doesn't seem much point in starting a recruitment campaign now. I know its wise to plan in advance but maybe the advert should have mentioned that it would be for courses in 2020 for example.

 

[OneLowban]

Well it would be indeed - except that we don't!

I think the frustration comes from the fact that if they are full for the next year then there doesn't seem much point in starting a recruitment campaign now. I know its wise to plan in advance but maybe the advert should have mentioned that it would be for courses in 2020 for example.

Yeah, but we’re starting to get contacted now so that’s something.

Yeah I agree GA could have noted on the advert for when the course was for, but me personally I just want a place on a course I wouldn’t mind starting next year as long as I had it in my mind to look forward to.

 

[Lincdsg]

Yeah, but we’re starting to get contacted now so that’s something.

Yeah I agree GA could have noted on the advert for when the course was for, but me personally I just want a place on a course I wouldn’t mind starting next year as long as I had it in my mind to look forward to.

I think the problem we could have is even if we are given a course date, an actual contract is unlikely to be forthcoming until much closer to the time, so we could sit there waiting for the start date and then it can still get taken away

 

[OneLowban]

I think the problem we could have is even if we are given a course date, an actual contract is unlikely to be forthcoming until much closer to the time, so we could sit there waiting for the start date and then it can still get taken away

Yeah of course that’s a situation no one wants, would be cruel.

If we had just a little bit more info..

 

[Lincdsg]

Yeah of course that’s a situation no one wants, would be cruel.

If we had just a little bit more info..

Yeah I agree, I feel like I'm putting a bit of a downer on it but unfortunately I've been through all of this before with another toc

 

[OneLowban]

Yeah I agree, I feel like I'm putting a bit of a downer on it but unfortunately I've been through all of this before with another toc

Ah that’s fair enough if you’ve experienced it before. Hopefully this isn’t the same story!

I’ve passed all the test just need to pass a DMI, I feel so close yet so far.

 

[BallastMonkey]

Does anyone have a number for their recruitment team?

 

[Set_DRA]

Thanks for the info mate. Has she passed the interview too or is that regardless it’s a 2019 start at the earliest?

She has got her Managers Interview to come. But regardless- it’s Nov 2019 start (For Bishops Stortford anyway!)

 

[Set_DRA]

Does anyone have a number for their recruitment team?

I can’t give you a number as it’s a mobile. But I can give you an email.

[email protected]

 

[OneLowban]

She has got her Managers Interview to come. But regardless- it’s Nov 2019 start (For Bishops Stortford anyway!)

Okay no worries mate thanks for the info!

 

[Lincdsg]

It would appear that I've passed the online test and they are accepting my psychometric scores, just need to go and do the dfft as I didn't do it before and then if I pass that then I'll be offered an interview apparently

 

[Teddyward]

It would appear that I've passed the online test and they are accepting my psychometric scores, just need to go and do the dfft as I didn't do it before and then if I pass that then I'll be offered an interview apparently

Did they contact you or did you request an update?

 

[Lincdsg]

I requested an update, I was reluctant to do so though for fear of annoying them but I wanted an update so I can plan for family holidays etc. She was really good about it, got a date for the one test on the 7th august

 

[Set_DRA]

I requested an update, I was reluctant to do so though for fear of annoying them but I wanted an update so I can plan for family holidays etc. She was really good about it, got a date for the one test on the 7th august

That’s great news. Sally is solid gold, as are the rest of the Rec Team. Sometimes they just need a little nudge!

 

[Teddyward]

I checked in too, asking if my psychometrics were up to spec. Been asked if I want depot driver at Southend. Can anyone give a little insight? Good depot to work at?

 

[Joliver]

I've just sent an email to her too. Hopefully be getting some positive news 2mo.

 

[Teddyward]

I had 3-4 times for the 27th July and the same for the 6th August.

Did you do your dmi today?

 

[OneLowban]

Did you do your dmi today?

Yeah, was a good interview I felt and the interviewers made me feel very comfortable.

But that’s not always a sure sign plus I’m not sure how many spaces there are to interviewees so will just have to wait and see.

Was told I would hear back soon, fingers crossed!

 

[Panupreset]

At Southend Vic as a DD you will be shunting trains between the station and sidings, prepping trains and working the signal panel. Full range of shifts, nights, earlies & lates.

 

[Teddyward]

Been invited for dmi today.
Only had one slot to choose from. Luckily it’s a booked day off for me.

 

[Set_DRA]

Been invited for dmi today.
Only had one slot to choose from. Luckily it’s a booked day off for me.

That’s great news! Where have you applied for?