GTR - Trainee Train Driver vacancies (07/12/20)

[Sly Sloth]

its not conflicting, it’s 2 differing opinions!
Ive based my opinion on the last 20 years

 

[Newboysouth]

its not conflicting, it’s 2 differing opinions!
Ive based my opinion on the last 20 years

Apologies it wasn’t a dig. Thank you for the kind advice, it’s really appreciated

 

[Newboysouth]

Completed my Mmi for southern a couple of days ago. The wait for an answer is unbearable! Does anyone have any idea how long the response could/will take? I understand it’s probably different for everyone but a ball park would be great. Thanks

 

[Mabs]

I recently had an Interview with DB Cargo and I was told Its most likely in the new year now due to Christmas and New year break. I'd guess it would be the same with other companies aswell.

 

[Newboysouth]

I have my answer and I’ve passed the Mmi so now I’ve officially passed the testing process! I’m literally over the moon about this and I’m extremely grateful for all of the knowledge I’ve found across this forum. Thank you so much everyone, I’m now officially a talent pooler!

 

[Sly Sloth]

I have my answer and I’ve passed the Mmi so now I’ve officially passed the testing process! I’m literally over the moon about this and I’m extremely grateful for all of the knowledge I’ve found across this forum. Thank you so much everyone, I’m now officially a talent pooler!

Well done…..which toc and depot are you waiting for?

 

[Newboysouth]

Thank you! Southern. And either Brighton or Barnham.

 

[tummyb]

Hi, I have not posted on here until now but wondered if anyone had any insight as to the Thameslink DMI?. I originally applied in August 2021 and passed the final assessment in July this year. Basically just awaiting a date for DMI and medical. Not really sure I want to pester the recruitment team but if anyone has any idea how long the wait could be, that would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ant154cd]

Hi, I have not posted on here until now but wondered if anyone had any insight as to the Thameslink DMI?. I originally applied in August 2021 and passed the final assessment in July this year. Basically just awaiting a date for DMI and medical. Not really sure I want to pester the recruitment team but if anyone has any idea how long the wait could be, that would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.

Hi, I applied in December 2020, and am still waiting for an assessment day (Southern and TL), so could be years!

 

[Amex88]

Hi, I applied in December 2020, and am still waiting for an assessment day (Southern and TL), so could be years!

That is odd. Have you emailed? My brother in law applied october and did his assesments week ago

 

[Frankie4763]

That is odd. Have you emailed? My brother in law applied october and did his assesments week ago

No it’s not odd. I’m in the same boat as are lots of others.

 

[Traffic71]

I find it totally bizarre the way the invitations for the assessment days are given out. I applied in Dec 20 and passed the initial tests. I’m still waiting for an assessment day for Southern. Surely everyone who passes the initial tests are in the same ‘pool’ waiting for an assessment day, regardless of gender, age, colour, sexual preference etc?? Surely they should all be put through an assessment day before another recruitment drive begins? Seems rather unfair to keep people waiting over two years when others are done within weeks.

 

[mattso]

Yeah frustrating. I passed assessments in 2021 with another TOC and have not heard anything since and now looks like I could be in the same boat with GTR. After reading some people have been waiting since 2017 it’s quite disheartening. If the TOC isn’t planning to carry some applications forward I’d rather be told so I can move on. At least then I could book a holiday without worrying about a potential clash with a possible training course.

 

[Driver_wife]

I find it totally bizarre the way the invitations for the assessment days are given out. I applied in Dec 20 and passed the initial tests. I’m still waiting for an assessment day for Southern. Surely everyone who passes the initial tests are in the same ‘pool’ waiting for an assessment day, regardless of gender, age, colour, sexual preference etc?? Surely they should all be put through an assessment day before another recruitment drive begins? Seems rather unfair to keep people waiting over two years when others are done within weeks.

I have a female friend that waited 2 years too but recently got offered an assessment day- they told her people in the pool are picked at random rather than in order - not sure why. I applied December 22 and I’m currently 2 months in to training. Where as I have another friend who applied and still not offered assessment day.. Does all seem very random. Hope you get your call soon

 

[Luckyflames]

Best of luck

I find it totally bizarre the way the invitations for the assessment days are given out. I applied in Dec 20 and passed the initial tests. I’m still waiting for an assessment day for Southern. Surely everyone who passes the initial tests are in the same ‘pool’ waiting for an assessment day, regardless of gender, age, colour, sexual preference etc?? Surely they should all be put through an assessment day before another recruitment drive begins? Seems rather unfair to keep people waiting over two years when others are done within weeks.

I applied Dec 20

Passed and in talent pool Feb 22

Still awaiting a
Course date.

 

[Lilla]

Best of luck


I applied Dec 20

Passed and in talent pool Feb 22

Still awaiting a
Course date.

Have you contacted them?

 

[Luckyflames]

Have you contacted them?

I receive monthly sometimes 6/8 week update emails from Trudy.

 

[Lilla]

What kin

I receive monthly sometimes 6/8 week update emails from

What kind of updates? Regarding course details?

 

[Newboysouth]

I receive monthly sometimes 6/8 week update emails from Trudy.

When do you think you are next due an update if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Luckyflames]

When do you think you are next due an update if you don’t mind me asking?

Should be soon. Last one was 27/11/22

 

[Sly Sloth]

Southern are currently looking at establishments levels at 6 depots due to a reduction in work so could slow things down for a little while

 

[Luckyflames]

Southern are currently looking at establishments levels at 6 depots due to a reduction in work so could slow things down for a little while

What do you think sly. Any more courses for Southern Selhurst this year ?

 

[Sly Sloth]

What do you think sly. Any more courses for Southern Selhurst this year ?

Not sure. There’s a programme of route learning for qualified drivers about to begin

 

[Porter]

Southern are currently looking at establishments levels at 6 depots due to a reduction in work so could slow things down for a little while

Oh man, that's not great news. . @Luckyflames What other depot did you choose?

 

[Luckyflames]

Oh man, that's not great news. . @Luckyflames What other depot did you choose?

Doesn’t sound promising does it. Norwood is my other choice. But I’ve emailed Trudy. Saying that I can do Victoria or London Bridge also.

 

[Porter]

Doesn’t sound promising does it. Norwood is my other choice. But I’ve emailed Trudy. Saying that I can do Victoria or London Bridge also.

Haha, same as my two (and second two options)

 

[REO Nate]

Best of luck


I applied Dec 20

Passed and in talent pool Feb 22

Still awaiting a
Course date.

Same, been in the talent pool for BTN and EBN since October 2021.

Hoping maybe late this year, but who knows. I remain optimistic and committed.

 

[tummyb]

Hi, I applied in December 2020, and am still waiting for an assessment day (Southern and TL), so could be years!

Apologies, I got that totally wrong. I too applied in Dec 20. Just checked on the recruitment website. Fingers crossed its not years anyway. Good luck

 

[NSE]

Same, been in the talent pool for BTN and EBN since October 2021.

Hoping maybe late this year, but who knows. I remain optimistic and committed.

SN don’t take trainees at EBN so you’ll be at BTN out of those two

 

[Luckyflames]

SN don’t take trainees at EBN so you’ll be at BTN out of those two

Also pretty sure the course on the 16/1/23 all 8 were all for Brighton.