Trainee Depot Drivers vacancy

[ChrisM66]

Dont think this has been posted i did check,C2C are after trainee depot drivers.

Trainee Depot Drivers - Shoeburyness and East Ham
Date posted Tuesday 12 July 2011
Closing date Tuesday 26 July 2011
Job description: Full Time Depot Drivers

Shoeburyness & East Ham

£20,579 during training rising to £30,363 (plus company benefits)



The position of Depot Driver is the first step towards becoming a Mainline Driver. It is a starting position in which successful applicants will develop a variety of skills and knowledge in railway rules and operational procedures

This position involves a 14 week classroom and practical training course in which the trainee will strive to gain competence in train driving, fault finding, train preparation, depot & yard operations and railway rules and procedures.

Following successful completion of training, a competent Depot Driver will earn £27,364, rising to £30,363 over 2 years.

If deemed suitable, Depot Drivers will progress to the position of Main Line Driver following further training.

The successful applicant will:

have the ability to follow set rules and procedures
have excellent communication skills
be able to work under pressure and deal with difficult situations
have an approachable, polite, professional and responsible attitude at all times
have the ability to use their own initiative
be able to retain knowledge
have excellent customer service skills
be able to work alone or as part of a team
have excellent time management skills
meet all entry criteria demanded by c2c for train driving. This will include aptitude tests and a medical
A snapshot of the role:

Safety is the priority for all c2c staff. As a Depot Driver you will be responsible for ensuring trains are safe and fit to enter service. You will join a high performing team that has contributed to c2c delivering record breaking performance.

The railway is a 24 hour operation so you will be required to work various shift patterns, including regular night work.

Depot Drivers work in all weather conditions in what is a primarily hands on and outdoor based role.

Salary £20,579 during training rising to £30,363 (plus company benefits)
Application procedure If you are interested in a Driving career with c2c Rail Ltd, please download an application form from the ‘About us’ section of www.c2c-online.co.uk and send with a covering letter, quoting reference ‘CK11’ to c2c Rail, HR Department, 2nd Floor Cutler’s Court, 115 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7BR. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th July 2011. Applications received after this date will not be considered for this position


Good luck to any that apply.

 

[387star]

Why is the application so much simpler/shorter (at least on the surface) than First?

I presume when it asks what your development areas are this is meaning something you are working on to improve? Have I read correctly?

Thanks. I only skim read the application- will apply properly later.

I presume to become a depot driver the assessment etc is no different as this is implied in the brief

 

[ChrisM66]

I aint applied as too far for me but i applied for a bus drivers vacancy with National Express Midlands and that is nearly identicle to the form i had to fill in,got to go for a written assessment day next week,got notified the day after applying.

Bit of a difference on the recruitment time scale between bus and rail companies but i suppose the rail jobs are more in demand

 

[Latecomer]

I presume when it asks what your development areas are this is meaning something you are working on to improve? Have I read correctly?

I did consider this position as it is local to me but I have two other TOC's in the pipeline that would not involve depot driving first (not as though depot driving is something I wouldn't do!).

I haven't therefore seen the application, but I would think that if it asks what your areas for development are, it in part means what might you improve upon? But if it was me answering the question I think I would phrase my response in a more aspirational way. Consider development areas as things you want to gain knowledge about or perhaps to start applying some existing skills and attributes in a tangible way. Remember if you refer to development areas too strongly as weaknesses it might be a negative, but if you can sell yourself as wishing to develop skills you already have a propensity for, that's something altogether more positive.

Good luck!

 

[ChrisM66]

Latecomer have you applied for the FGW roles at reading,oxford and paddington?my application is still showing awaiting shortlisting.

 

[Latecomer]

Latecomer have you applied for the FGW roles at reading,oxford and paddington?my application is still showing awaiting shortlisting.

PM sent to answer this.

 

[heart-of-wessex]

Yes I applied for the FGW turbo trainee driver too and went to see on here why I have 'awaiting short-listing', not just me then. How long does it take to shortlist?

 

[ChrisM66]

Well going by some of the other threads on this subject it could be at least a few months,just got to hope for the best and be patient i suppose.

 

[Rjhsteel]

I've applied for this job as I live 5 minutes from Shoeburyness station.
Currently work for Network rail and looking for a career change.

 

[NLC1072]

I've applied for this job as I live 5 minutes from Shoeburyness station.
Currently work for Network rail and looking for a career change.

I applied to this one too... good luck!

 

[Rjhsteel]

NLC1072.

Have you applied for any other Train Driver jobs? If so, how far have you gone through the process?

 

[Maccas]

got mine in last minute yesterday, let us know if you hear anything. As not sure if c2c bother telling anyone if they haven't been successful.

 

[NLC1072]

NLC1072.

Have you applied for any other Train Driver jobs? If so, how far have you gone through the process?

No just this one! =)

 

[387star]

What does CEP and DP duties mean regarding shunter driving?
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To confirm Depot Drivers have to undertake the same assessments as that of train drivers?

Finally what is the definition of a safety critical job and is it subjective or fixed?

 

[Rjhsteel]

Safety Critical: Work activities which due to their nature may put at risk the health and safety of other employees.

I currently work for Network Rail and as a Coss i have to set up a safe system of work before we go on track.
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When are we likely to hear back from C2C? (If at all!)

 

[387star]

Good question... was wanting to ask is it really true applicants have taken assessments and then the vacancy has been withdrawn or even passed interviews for the vacancy to 'disappear'

 

[NLC1072]

When are we likely to hear back from C2C? (If at all!)

Today by the looks of it, I got my interview times and practice questionnaires through today

 

[Rjhsteel]

Hope i get a letter through soon. When's your assessment date?
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Got my letter through today!
Now the hard work starts!

 

[NLC1072]

Hope i get a letter through soon. When's your assessment date?
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Got my letter through today!
Now the hard work starts!

I did my assessments and competency based interview, just awaiting seeing the depot driver manager!... Did I see you at the centre??... did you pass the assessments and CBI?

 

[Rjhsteel]

My assessment day was August 19th. Could you message me the questions asked at the structured interview please. Would be a great help.

 

[Maccas]

just got a letter saying due to the high number of applicants not everyone was called for assessment but that i have been shortlisted for the next recruitment drive which will not be advertised, well i guess i'm getting somewhere

 

[Beveridges]

Just to confirm you can pass assessment interview and medical then the vacancy gets withdrawn, happened to me.
Re: DP duties - Designated Person - this is almost the same role as a COSS (controller of site safety) where you are responsible for Safey of staff working in tbe area, setting up a Safe system of work, while controlling movements (via handsignal/radio/signal) in certain areas of the depot and responsible for taking/removing possessions e.g. Fuel roads while units are being fuelled,maintenance roads when trains are being maintained, to ensure safey of personnel working on site.

 

[Rjhsteel]

Seems harsh to go through the whole process of getting the job, for it to be taken away. What company was that for? and what was the outcome?

 

[Beveridges]

Arriva Trains Wales - But this was for Mainline Driving, not Depot Driving

 

[Rjhsteel]

Well i got through to the managers interview...just gotta wait until next year for it!

 

[Rjhsteel]

Is it typical to have such a gap between passing the Structured interview and attending the managers interview?

 

[Rjhsteel]

Well, i finally have a Managers interview for this job. Its been a long wait but finally moving along with the process.

 

[LCC106]

Fingers crossed for you! A long wait indeed. Let us know how you get on.
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Ah - just seen 1st Feb!

 

[Rjhsteel]

Well, i had the managers interview (finally) and i'm glad to say, it went well.

And subject to medical and reference check, i have the job!

 

[tonyjames]

i didnt get the job :cry:

im beyond gutted, just a letter through the door today saying you didnt get it, after depot manager interview which i thought went really well

dont no what to do, very depressed after such a long process

just had my dream taken away from me after living next to the railway line all my life, feel sick seing and hearing the trains going past.