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Recent content by TomCo91

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    GWR Train Driver talent pool

    I am aware of at least 12 internals awaiting course dates at Bristol TM having passed final DMI interviews in the last 6 weeks or so.
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    First Group Trainee Train Drivers

    As far as i'm aware they're running them separately. So only those that pass paper based testing at Reading will be invited to Swindon at a later date to complete all the computer based tests. I stand to be corrected though.
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    GWR Conductor assessment, What to expect??!!!

    Morning. Congratulations for getting to that stage and good luck for the day. The group exercise we did was a discussion based around a specific product and potential new supplier having to decide on the most suitable one. Interview will be your standard competency based interview, name a...
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    GWR Conductor assessment, What to expect??!!!

    Hi, I went through the Train Manager process a couple of months back, i'm assuming it is similar to that and if it is then i hope this helps; 1st assessment: Consists of 3 tests; Ticket Selling, Concentration, Comprehension. They should send you practice papers, definitely do these and...
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    Asking for time to decide?

    Definitely. I was recently in a similar position. I was offered job as police call handler whilst going through recruitment process for Train Manager. I had to accept police job before i knew 6 weeks later the outcome of the TM process just incase i wasn't successful. Fortunately I got the TM...
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    GWR Application

    Thanks and the same to you. No I'm not sure. assume there's a few days in Swindon and rest in Bristol but I might be totally wrong
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    GWR Application

    No worries at all. Yes it does seem like a long way off yet but sure it'll come round quickly enough! May see you on the 20th or at some point that week - Who knows :)
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    GWR Application

    Thanks very much! Can't wait to start haha, as i bet you can't either! With regards to the uniform issue - I would probably just drop them an email on the address provided on the uniform ordering portal and explain the error. Would assume from that they've just set it to a female allocation...
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    GWR Application

    Hi, Congratulations on the job! This is for a Train Manager position based out of Bristol TM
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    GWR Application

    Ah good idea. You don't have that one do you please? I don't like to chase but i'd just like formal confirmation so i can politely turn down the other job.
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    GWR Application

    Hi, I believe my start date is the 20th November so i'm counting down the days. I've not had this confirmed officially following the medical a week ago so just waiting to hear. If any body has a contact number for the recruitment team and wouldn't mind private messaging it to me it would be...
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    GWR Application

    Good luck with the training!! enjoy it! yes have to say the recruitment process is tough! I had medical last Tuesday - still waiting for confirmation, it's painful haha! it's the final step and I like you still can't believe I got the job!
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    GWR Application

    which job have you gone for Tottenham52? will depend what the interview is like. CornishPirate I don't believe if you have got customer host role you have a medical but I have mine for TM role in a week and half so I can let you know what is checked?
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    GWR Application

    excellent news congratulations. and good luck:)
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    GWR Application

    For me I had a phone call the same evening but they did say it could be the end of the week (my day was a Tuesday too) .. good luck and fingers crossed

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