* Stages for becoming a trainee train driver *

[AD4M]

Hello,

I have just created an account on this forum. Found it really useful up to now.

I am at the managers interview stage (DMI) of my application to be put into WMT trainee train driver talent pool 2021. I was just wondering if anyone knows the next stage(s) after I have 'hopefully' passed this interview?

*I have done all of my tests and structured interview (MMI)* - Passed to enhanced standard.

Also, any tips for the managers interview?



Cheers!

 

[ILoveLamp]

Sounds like once you pass the DMI (drivers manager interview) then you will be either offered a start date, of which I think you will need to then attend a medical, or you will be in a talent pool awaiting a start date (but not definite).

 

[rail-god]

Hello,

I have just created an account on this forum. Found it really useful up to now.

I am at the managers interview stage (DMI) of my application to be put into WMT trainee train driver talent pool 2021. I was just wondering if anyone knows the next stage(s) after I have 'hopefully' passed this interview?

*I have done all of my tests and structured interview (MMI)* - Passed to enhanced standard.

Also, any tips for the managers interview?



Cheers!

Excellent question to ask at your DMI.

Good luck

 

[MistaMatthews]

For me, next stage was the medical?

 

[16.19]

Initial application
Interview
Psychometrics
Medical
Job offer

 

[Eski]

Hello,

I have just created an account on this forum. Found it really useful up to now.

I am at the managers interview stage (DMI) of my application to be put into WMT trainee train driver talent pool 2021. I was just wondering if anyone knows the next stage(s) after I have 'hopefully' passed this interview?

*I have done all of my tests and structured interview (MMI)* - Passed to enhanced standard.

Also, any tips for the managers interview?



Cheers!

I'm at this stage with LNER. If I'm successful then it's the tests

 

[12guard4]

If you've done your tests then it's medical and start date after your dmi. With wmt probably a 4 year wait as well.

 

[Anthony R]

Another question, what are the stages and length of training, is it 9 months?

 

[AD4M]

If you've done your tests then it's medical and start date after your dmi. With wmt probably a 4 year wait as well.

That doesnt bother me. As long as I hopefully reach the talent pool then I will wait for as long as I need to. I would have done the hard part. Just need to wait for my dream job.

However, I do know that they are taking on a few drivers, not sure the amount. I know this from WMT sources.

Another question, what are the stages and length of training, is it 9 months?

I think its 9 months yes. Not sure about stages though...

 

[Jon1930]

Another question, what are the stages and length of training, is it 9 months?

With wmt at the moment it will probably take 2 or 3 years for any new starters to qualify. Instructors still have no interest in sharing a cab with trainee.

 

[Anthony R]

With wmt at the moment it will probably take 2 or 3 years for any new starters to qualify. Instructors still have no interest in sharing a cab with traineegone with

With wmt at the moment it will probably take 2 or 3 years for any new starters to qualify. Instructors still have no interest in sharing a cab with trainee.

iv gone with tfw in the end. But I read someone say that the other day as well. I ask, why and how do they get a choice? Why is it not a matter of telling them they will have a trainee? Sort of do what your contracted fo4 or leave sort of mentality? Guess unions?

iv gone with tfw in the end. But I read someone say that the other day as well. I ask, why and how do they get a choice? Why is it not a matter of telling them they will have a trainee? Sort of do what your contracted fo4 or leave sort of mentality? Guess unions?

 

[Jon1930]

iv gone with tfw in the end. But I read someone say that the other day as well. I ask, why and how do they get a choice? Why is it not a matter of telling them they will have a trainee? Sort of do what your contracted fo4 or leave sort of mentality? Guess unions?

Good choice, cab sharing at the moment is voluntary so a driver instructor may not feel comfortable sharing a cab with a trainee due to covid. Wmt especially Birmingham depot have so many trainee drivers who have completed the rules and traction and are sat at home waiting for a instructor for just over 1 year now.