WMT recruiting

Marc5203 · 11 Feb 2019

https://apply.abellio.com/vacancies...G6mmwiMDKKj19KUQDFdPFXBEtIbhVqlV2gs4fdihI8kAU

Deadline is 18/02/19!

Good luck

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Dante · 13 Feb 2019

So I'm mid application for this and going back over the job description where they say you need a qualification in engineering or related discipline. I've never heard of this as a specification before.. anyone else?

Now immediately feeling like there is no point in applying.

matt · 13 Feb 2019

Dante said:
So I'm mid application for this and going back over the job description where they say you need a qualification in engineering or related discipline. I've never heard of this as a specification before.. anyone else?

Now immediately feeling like there is no point in applying.

It doesn't say that. It says that it would gouge you an advantage if you did.

Dante · 13 Feb 2019

The attached job description reads otherwise. I'm aware the initial job listing appears that it's non essential.

Coach Carter · 13 Feb 2019

Dante said:
So I'm mid application for this and going back over the job description where they say you need a qualification in engineering or related discipline. I've never heard of this as a specification before.. anyone else?

Now immediately feeling like there is no point in applying.

Send it in anyway, the majority applications will be the same as you. I know I am.

andyccfc · 13 Feb 2019

Applied. I haven't got an engineering background but do have a degree with a technology element. Coming from police so hopefully the advantages coming from that will offset the engineering issue .

Mundinho · 13 Feb 2019

they are keen on whether you have completed a working apprenticeship of any sort as this proves you are capable of learning a mixture of theory and practical and have proved you have completed a course previously of this nature.

Coach Carter · 13 Feb 2019

Anybody else got the invite for online assessment? Doesn’t say what kind of assessment it is though, anybody got any idea?

Sham · 13 Feb 2019

Situational Judgement Test

Coach Carter · 13 Feb 2019

Sham said:
Situational Judgement Test

Cheers, I should be able to complete that on a tablet then.

Peter B · 14 Feb 2019

I’m gutted I can’t apply for this. I started my conductor training for snow hill in Jan 2019, so can’t apply for another position until end of 6 month probation. It’s a real shame because in Nov 2018 I passed the entire process for a trainee train driver for TFW (Shrewsbury) & currently waiting in the talent pool for a course.
I would love to stay with WMT, esp these two stations as I live near.
I guess it’s all about timing!

Steve2505 · 17 Feb 2019

Looks like they pulled the plug early ? Tried to finish off my application last night and the position had disappeared.

Dark Lightning · 17 Feb 2019

Yes, they changed from the 18th to the 15th, and even then they cut it off midday.

The application process was open for a total of 4.5 days, a very tight window.

mumrar · 17 Feb 2019

Steve2505 said:
Looks like they pulled the plug early ? Tried to finish off my application last night and the position had disappeared.

This happened to me previously with vacancies for WMT at Leamington Spa, it was frustrating and I wasn't going to go through the same this time so I spent all of my down time at work on the 12th completing my application. Sorry you've missed out but there seems to be a lot coming around at the moment and the employers will always pull them when they reach X amount of applications.

mumrar · 23 May 2019

Well, it's been a long wait, just received an email from Abellio inviting me to an interview with several dates and times available for me to pick from.

This is for the Trainee Train Diver job at Worcester

Wba0986 · 23 May 2019

mumrar said:
Well, it's been a long wait, just received an email from Abellio inviting me to an interview with several dates and times available for me to pick from.

This is for the Trainee Train Diver job at Worcester

Well done mumrar and good luck. Just curious what are the choice of dates?

mumrar · 23 May 2019

Wba0986 said:
Well done mumrar and good luck. Just curious what are the choice of dates?

I haven't yet looked as I'm currently in work so want to ensure I've got everything all right for when I choose.

ryantrain · 23 May 2019

mumrar said:
I haven't yet looked as I'm currently in work so want to ensure I've got everything all right for when I choose.

Those dates get snapped up pretty quickly I would accept one asap if I were you or you may miss out

mumrar · 23 May 2019

ryantrain said:
Those dates get snapped up pretty quickly I would accept one asap if I were you or you may miss out

I took your advice and found 3 available time slots for one day only, so I've gone for one of those.

Thanks for the tip

ryantrain · 23 May 2019

mumrar said:
I took your advice and found 3 available time slots for one day only, so I've gone for one of those.

Thanks for the tip

No probs and good luck

Coach Carter · 23 May 2019

Only just seen my email inviting to interview and already there are no dates/times left

TTD85 · 23 May 2019

Coach Carter said:
Only just seen my email inviting to interview and already there are no dates/times left

How can you have an interview then with no slots?!

Stigy · 23 May 2019

TTD85 said:
How can you have an interview then with no slots?!

They have slots available to offer but it tends to be on a first come first served basis. I know GWR do this anyway. I don’t think they actually say that on the invite though.

TTD85 · 23 May 2019

Stigy said:
They have slots available to offer but it tends to be on a first come first served basis. I know GWR do this anyway. I don’t think they actually say that on the invite though.

So if you’re not quick to reply you’re effectively out?

RSrimbo · 23 May 2019

Not necessarily out, just email resources and explain the situation and you will likely be held in a pool until further dates are released. IME, usually a few weeks later

Coach Carter · 23 May 2019

TTD85 said:
So if you’re not quick to reply you’re effectively out?

Emailed them and the lady sent me a new link for the next interview day of 31/05. If I couldn’t make that date the email said they would hold my info on file for future interviews.
The lady dealing with me was really good and got back to me within 45 mins each time I emailed.

Stigy · 23 May 2019

TTD85 said:
So if you’re not quick to reply you’re effectively out?

Potentially. It’s the same as if you can’t attend an interview I guess.

birmz_ · 25 May 2019

TTD85 said:
So if you’re not quick to reply you’re effectively out?

no not at all, they are really good. if you don't choose a interview slot in time just do as coach carter did. email them explain you that they have gone and they will send you another as soon as one is available.

birmz_ · 25 May 2019

Coach Carter said:
Emailed them and the lady sent me a new link for the next interview day of 31/05. If I couldn’t make that date the email said they would hold my info on file for future interviews.
The lady dealing with me was really good and got back to me within 45 mins each time I emailed.

Good luck mate, I recently had my dmi let me know if you need any advice

Coach Carter · 25 May 2019

birmz_ said:
Good luck mate, I recently had my dmi let me know if you need any advice

Hiya mate, thanks for the offer. I’m currently in a talent pool with freightliner after passing tests and dmi with them so I have a good idea of what’s to come but I might msg you in next few days to ask a few things if that’s ok?
How did you feel you got on mate?

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