Hi all
Got a start date for 5th August so looking forward to meeting you guys on here with the same start date! My original application was for Gidea Park depot but was more than happy to accept Abbey Wood when I got the call.
Out of interest can anyone tell me what the medical involves?
Congrats! HR will call you to book your appointment for the medical test. They will email you your appointment including the place and documents you need to bring(i.e. photo id and NI number) to confirm your identity.
Medical test involves filling in basic medical questionnaires. Alcohol, urine test for drugs. Your blood pressure. Weight and height for BMI. Eye sight and hearing test. Lastly ECG.
My BP was above the normal reading of the machine so the nurse had to check it manually. I’m blaming it on white coat hypertension!!
I’ve been asked by HR to go straight to head office after my medical to bring all the documents they needed including staff oyster forms.
How long after accepting the offer did they contact you for medical and to go to HR for docs?
Got the call on the 12th March. Was so excited about getting a position I blocked out most of what else I was being told! I’ve seen in another post they check weight and BMI as part of the medical. Think I’d better hit the gym before it comes around!Congrats!! I have been given a start date for August too, I also applied for Ilford/Gidea Park but more then happily accepted Abbey Wood!
There is a few of us on here who have been given a start date for August!
When was you offered the position? Mines been over a week been told I’ll be emailed or called for the references and medical date etc.. won’t worry too much as i guess will likely be in a month or two at least.
Got the call on the 12th March. Was so excited about getting a position I blocked out most of what else I was being told! I’ve seen in another post they check weight and BMI as part of the medical. Think I’d better hit the gym before it comes around!
Yes they should call you today at latest. If not id ring them tomorrow.Morning everyone. Just wondering if all of you guys who have had the job offer were contacted within the 14 days they mention after your DMI? It's 14 days today for me and everytime that phone rings and it's not an 0207 number I get a little disheartened. Congratulations to all who were successful and have had an offer
I really wouldn't worry yourself about that. Also, bmi calculators have always stated I'm overweight/obese because I have more muscle mass than the norm, so it's bull****. They're not checking to see how big you are (appearance wise) it's just part of a standard health assessment. In fact, I remember them checking my weight, but not converting it to bmi
Morning everyone. Just wondering if all of you guys who have had the job offer were contacted within the 14 days they mention after your DMI? It's 14 days today for me and everytime that phone rings and it's not an 0207 number I get a little disheartened. Congratulations to all who were successful and have had an offer
Yes they should call you today at latest. If not id ring them tomorrow.
I never received a call i just got an email the very next day offering me the job but it varies from person to person i wouldnt worry.
Thanks Simon. They emailed me around an hour after I posted this and offered me a position. Start 1st July out of Old Oak Common. Over the moon
Got the call on the 12th March. Was so excited about getting a position I blocked out most of what else I was being told! I’ve seen in another post they check weight and BMI as part of the medical. Think I’d better hit the gym before it comes around!
I got a call after 16 working days and told I was successful.
Got a July 1st start date for abbey wood
Anyone 1st of July out of Old Oak Common?
Anyone 1st of July out of Old Oak Common?
Congratulations! I’m first July but abbey wood pal.
The wait was painful I bet!
Yep your right ! Training is fun at the moment I’m enjoying it congratulations to you all by the wayYou'll still be in the same training group though, probably for quite a while as Abbey Wood isn't open yet
Thanks for the info! I'm also worried about the pay but now feel much better.No probs, on a full 4 weeks (we get paid every 4 weeks) it's about £1725. Many are in the same boat, it's hard but a sacrifice only for a precise year
Hi guys , still waiting for my DMI , it’s been over 2 months since I passed my 2nd assessment . Has anyone else had to wait this long ?
Thanks Tone.84Where have you applied for? It does seem to be taking a bit longer than usual! I waited 10 weeks from sitting my MMI to being offered a DMI and then with the date I chose it was exactly 14 weeks between assessments! You’ll hear from them soon I’m sure
Well.. .Without wanting to offend anyone, there's quite a few people who I'm sure aren't under 33 on the BMI working for MTR Crossrail already, including some who are still training so are 'new.' But what do I know... Just saying what I see