GWR Trainee talent pool Plymouth

Danny_H22 · 16 Apr 2019

BooTwo said:
Hi guys, for those who applied for this post, did you have to take one or two online assessments immediately after clicking submit for your application? I was under the impression it was two from searching the forums, with an invite sent out to the second soon after passing the first. Completed one late last night but not heard anything since so I’m assuming it’s not good news. Just wondering if anyone was in the same boat (or train!)

I had an invite to complete the scenario test right away and then an invite to complete the alphanumerical test shortly after that

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KeyRail · 16 Apr 2019

Yeah I also had the alphanumerical test link sent shortly after completing my scenario assessment.

BooTwo · 16 Apr 2019

Ah that’s what I feared. Took the situation test about 10 last night.

Till next time I guess! Shame as I’d spent a good chunk of the weekend completing the application form, however this was my first time applying so at least I’ll have something for the future.

KeyRail · 16 Apr 2019

BooTwo said:
Ah that’s what I feared. Took the situation test about 10 last night.

Till next time I guess! Shame as I’d spent a good chunk of the weekend completing the application form, however this was my first time applying so at least I’ll have something for the future.

That’s a shame mate. At least the application is completed now. That makes it much easier to apply for jobs as they come up.

Stigy · 16 Apr 2019

KeyRail said:
That’s a shame mate. At least the application is completed now. That makes it much easier to apply for jobs as they come up.

That’s a good thing with the portal they use, once you’ve filled out the form you only have to do half a job next time! (I guess a lot of companies do the same now).

I also wouldn’t necessarily say it means you haven’t been successful if they assessments aren’t emailed out seamlessly, sometimes they’re not than instantaneous.

BooTwo · 16 Apr 2019

Thanks for the replies. And yeah Stigy still holding out a bit of hope.

As Plymouthians, what are the options when it comes to applying for trainee positions? From what I can see it looks as if GWR and Cross Country are the TOCs who operate from this area? That's going on the basis that I could reasonably travel to work as far east as Exeter and west to half of Cornwall.

Daydr3am3r · 17 Apr 2019

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221129 · 17 Apr 2019

BooTwo said:
Thanks for the replies. And yeah Stigy still holding out a bit of hope.

As Plymouthians, what are the options when it comes to applying for trainee positions? From what I can see it looks as if GWR and Cross Country are the TOCs who operate from this area? That's going on the basis that I could reasonably travel to work as far east as Exeter and west to half of Cornwall.

XC aren't taking on trainees in Plymouth and are unlikely to for a long time. So you're limited to GWR.

tiptoptaff · 17 Apr 2019

They did somewhat rely on GWR drivers going over and I don't see that happening in the future either

221129 · 17 Apr 2019

tiptoptaff said:
They did somewhat rely on GWR drivers going over and I don't see that happening in the future either

Aye, but any trainee vacancies are likely to be internal only or filled with transfers from other driver depots.

Danny_H22 · 17 Apr 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
Advert has now been removed

Was advertised as open until 22nd so there must have been a huge number of applicants

Stigy · 17 Apr 2019

Danny_H22 said:
Was advertised as open until 22nd so there must have been a huge number of applicants

Not uncommon to close early, especially FirstGroup TOCs. There’s usually thousands of imagine.

Daydr3am3r · 17 Apr 2019

Danny_H22 said:
Was advertised as open until 22nd so there must have been a huge number of applicants

Yeah I’m not surprised at all, I mentioned it at the start of the thread that it seemed to be open for quite a long time.

PhantomSkip · 2 May 2019

BooTwo said:
Hi guys, for those who applied for this post, did you have to take one or two online assessments immediately after clicking submit for your application? I was under the impression it was two from searching the forums, with an invite sent out to the second soon after passing the first. Completed one late last night but not heard anything since so I’m assuming it’s not good news. Just wondering if anyone was in the same boat (or train!)

I took 2 assessments. Situational and Alpha numerical. That was 2 weeks ago and I have not heard anything since

PhantomSkip · 2 May 2019

Morning, is it usual to do the 2 online assessments then get radio silence for a while? I completed them both 2 weeks ago and heard nothing since. Has anyone else gone any further?

Daydr3am3r · 2 May 2019

PhantomSkip said:
Morning, is it usual to do the 2 online assessments then get radio silence for a while? I completed them both 2 weeks ago and heard nothing since. Has anyone else gone any further?

Morning. Yes I wouldn’t be too worried at the moment. I was offered an assessment centre 15 days after taking the second test but this was fairly quick so you may hear something in the next couple of weeks. As I’m sure you’re aware from reading others threads the process is known as being a long one!!

Good luck

Lankywhale · 7 May 2019

Got an assessment email and booked in for 12th June. Check your emails!!

Danny_H22 · 7 May 2019

Lankywhale said:
Got an assessment email and booked in for 12th June. Check your emails!!

Well done!! Nothing on my side yet, but at least I can expect something soon. Where’s the assessment held?

Lankywhale · 8 May 2019

Danny_H22 said:
Well done!! Nothing on my side yet, but at least I can expect something soon. Where’s the assessment held?

Jury's Inn

Stigy · 8 May 2019

Good luck to you both!

Jeronimo · 8 May 2019

Its about four weeks since I completed the tests and still not heard anything but I am not too worried yet, as others have said it can take a long time to get a reply.

Busandrail · 9 May 2019

Hello, so I'm currently in the pool for Penzance. What do you think is the best course of action, stay and wait it out here OR do I look into moving pools to Plymouth if that's possible? I don't want to sit in this pools for years on end and possibly pass up an opportunity, where I can relocate maybe and get on with my career.

Daydr3am3r · 9 May 2019

I guess it comes down to whether you want an earlier start date or your choice of location. I know of one who was prepared to relocate, spoke to recruitment and was offered a place very quickly.

Busandrail · 10 May 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
I guess it comes down to whether you want an earlier start date or your choice of location. I know of one who was prepared to relocate, spoke to recruitment and was offered a place very quickly.

I'm definitly prepared to move for an earlier start. Its really difficult trying to gauge the risk of moving pools and losing my position in the queue at penzance and starting again in Plymouth BUT hopefully getting a position much sooner than I would at penzance vs stay where I am but face sitting in the pool for a further couple of years. It was a lot of hard work getting to this point and Iv already been waiting a year so just want to make the most of it and get out there.

Stigy · 10 May 2019

Busandrail said:
I'm definitly prepared to move for an earlier start. Its really difficult trying to gauge the risk of moving pools and losing my position in the queue at penzance and starting again in Plymouth BUT hopefully getting a position much sooner than I would at penzance vs stay where I am but face sitting in the pool for a further couple of years. It was a lot of hard work getting to this point and Iv already been waiting a year so just want to make the most of it and get out there.

Have they said that moving pools is an option? Is it the same manager(s) responsible for both ligations? If not, surely the manager(s) responsible for Plymouth would have the final say?

Busandrail · 10 May 2019

Stigy said:
Have they said that moving pools is an option? Is it the same manager(s) responsible for both ligations? If not, surely the manager(s) responsible for Plymouth would have the final say?

Yes your right. I emailed them a few weeks ago asking if it was possible and was told yes but at the managers discretion.

Des587 · 10 May 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
I guess it comes down to whether you want an earlier start date or your choice of location. I know of one who was prepared to relocate, spoke to recruitment and was offered a place very quickly.

How quick was quick?

Busandrail · 10 May 2019

Des587 said:
How quick was quick?

If it's the same person I know of. Very quick

387star · 10 May 2019

Sounds very sensible

Daydr3am3r · 10 May 2019

Des587 said:
How quick was quick?

Busandrail said:
If it's the same person I know of. Very quick

What Busandrail said :smile:

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