GWR Train Driver talent pool

Scott1991 · 21 May 2019

To anyone who has recently sat their DMI - are they still mentioning that they're trying to fill the October course? Just wondering whether it's been filled yet. Trying to sort out some personal commitments.

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tiptoptaff · 21 May 2019

Scott1991 said:
To anyone who has recently sat their DMI - are they still mentioning that they're trying to fill the October course? Just wondering whether it's been filled yet. Trying to sort out some personal commitments.

Impossible to say. It varies by depot, so the course may not be full, but all the spaces for a given depot are.

Stigy · 21 May 2019

Ollie213 said:
Evening all,

First post here but have been reading for a while - I've made an error which I'll outline below but wonder if anyone can cast any light on my issue please?

I've passed first and second stage assessments and got the email to book my DMI slot on Friday; unfortunately I didn't see this email and only realised I had it today, when I received a reminder to book. When I went on the portal, all slots had gone and the only option was to hit the "Unsuitable dates/times button".

I have separately sent an email to the recruitment email address for First Group but wondered if anyone else had made this error previously and could offer any insight into whether they rearrange or can find a work around at all, as I'm a bit worried I've blown it...?

Thanks all.

If you haven’t already, definitely try and speak to them. I don’t want to put a downer on things, but from experience, they’re reluctant to reschedule. It may be different if you were unable to book an interview in the first place however. Good luck!

Ollie213 · 21 May 2019

Stigy said:
If you haven’t already, definitely try and speak to them. I don’t want to put a downer on things, but from experience, they’re reluctant to reschedule. It may be different if you were unable to book an interview in the first place however. Good luck!

Thanks Stigy, I am hopeful! Feel rather silly for having missed the email, but hoping to speak to someone about there being no available appointments to me!
Thanks for everyone's replies

Ollie213 · 21 May 2019

Tommy222256 said:
To be honest mate I wouldn’t rely on them getting the email, I would phone and leave a message or try and get through to someone. I’ve not heard anyone missing it before but I’m sure they must be able to rearrange!

Fingers crossed!

Thanks Tommy! Am trying everything!

Tommy222256 · 21 May 2019

Termy said:
That's my DMI done. I have no idea how that went, it felt like it didn't take enough time more than anything. The GWR people were fantastic and helped me relax. Even let me go back to a question when I completely forgot a word.
Now comes the waiting game again and... I am petrified.

Any news yet mate?

Termy · 21 May 2019

Scott1991 said:
To anyone who has recently sat their DMI - are they still mentioning that they're trying to fill the October course? Just wondering whether it's been filled yet. Trying to sort out some personal commitments.

I was told I'd likely be on the October course if successful last Friday, applied for HEX/Paddington.

Tommy222256 said:
Any news yet mate?

Not yet! I'm still very nervously waiting!

Scott1991 · 21 May 2019

Oh really? Well that's promising. Fingers crossed you hear soon. Keep us posted.

Jeronimo · 21 May 2019

Tommy222256 said:
What stage you at mate?

Filled the application form in and did the two online tests 5 weeks ago. I keep logging in to the website to see if anything has changed regarding my application even though I know they would make contact with me when anything does change.

PearoTheHero · 22 May 2019

I was 5 months between online testing and stage 1. A pal applied and failed the online bit so I'd imagine they're just waiting to get some dates for you all

Jaytrains · 22 May 2019

Which route would u driving if placed at Reading depot, I know you will start in Reading as your starting point, but then to where? Does anyone know?

LeGrimpeur · 23 May 2019

@newbee i tried to add you into a conversation for HEX starters, system wouldnt allow it. Do you have some setting on your profile for this maybe?

Daydr3am3r · 23 May 2019

Termy said:
That's my DMI done. I have no idea how that went, it felt like it didn't take enough time more than anything. The GWR people were fantastic and helped me relax. Even let me go back to a question when I completely forgot a word.
Now comes the waiting game again and... I am petrified.

Any news Termy?

Termy · 24 May 2019

Daydr3am3r said:
Any news Termy?

Still nothing.

Today is the last day of the week, so it will be a standard follow-up email or phone call sometime today, if my camping trip in the middle of nowhere will allow it!

Tommy222256 · 24 May 2019

Termy said:
Still nothing. Today is the last day of the week, so it will be a standard follow-up email or phone call sometime today, if my camping trip in the middle of nowhere will allow it!

You checked your junk email box because some people have got it in there?

Termy · 24 May 2019

Tommy222256 said:
You checked your junk email box because some people have got it in there?

Yup. And checked the emails on the website too to see what emails have been sent. Nothing there. I've been very, very ritualistic about checking everything all week! XD

Barney07 · 26 May 2019

Hi All - im attending stage 2 assessment for Trainee Driver Talent Pool in Swindon on the 28th May can anyone advise what the day entails. Many Thanks

Liam00086 · 26 May 2019

Barney07 said:
Hi All - im attending stage 2 assessment for Trainee Driver Talent Pool in Swindon on the 28th May can anyone advise what the day entails. Many Thanks

It’s the computer tests and sjt, We did the SJT first took about 25 minuets, then the computer tests took about an hour they tell you if you pass them while your there. If you do you then have your MMI

KT530 · 26 May 2019

Jaytrains said:
Which route would u driving if placed at Reading depot, I know you will start in Reading as your starting point, but then to where? Does anyone know?

Reading - Paddington
Reading - Oxford
Reading - Basingstoke
Reading - Newbury / Bedwyn
Maidenhead - Marlow
Twyford - Henley-on-Thames
Slough - Windsor

In addition you may drive Reading - Gatwick whilst training depending which link your instructor is in, then you’ll sign it yourself after approx 5-6 years qualified.

Barney07 · 27 May 2019

Liam00086 said:
It’s the computer tests and sjt, We did the SJT first took about 25 minuets, then the computer tests took about an hour they tell you if you pass them while your there. If you do you then have your MMI

Thats great thanks for the info!!

Busandrail · 27 May 2019

Can anyone shed some light on something for me. So been in the pool. For PZ for just over a year now. I understand why etc I'm just going to have to wait. I just checked the FG site to have a look and see if there was any new emails as I do now and again and my entire application has gone. Is this a thing when an application has been open for over a year or have I been booted? Nobody has said anything to me. Iv sent off an email to HR to see what's what.

I last spoke to HR about a month ago and they assured me I was still very much in the queue for PZ and to sit tight.

Hope iv not lost my place

Cheers

Daydr3am3r · 27 May 2019

Busandrail said:
Can anyone shed some light on something for me. So been in the pool. For PZ for just over a year now. I understand why etc I'm just going to have to wait. I just checked the FG site to have a look and see if there was any new emails as I do now and again and my entire application has gone. Is this a thing when an application has been open for over a year or have I been booted? Nobody has said anything to me. Iv sent off an email to HR to see what's what.

I last spoke to HR about a month ago and they assured me I was still very much in the queue for PZ and to sit tight.

Hope iv not lost my place

Cheers

I went for a non-driver role and that application disappeared after a year. Maybe it’s just an automatic thing? Hopefully HR will confirm for you.

PaulBusDriver · 28 May 2019

Good luck to all those attending Stage 2 assessments with me tomorrow at Swindon 8-)

Stigy · 28 May 2019

PaulBusDriver said:
Good luck to all those attending Stage 2 assessments with me tomorrow at Swindon

Good luck to you and all those taking the assessments! 8-)

Tommy222256 · 28 May 2019

Any internal candidates heard anything about what courses are been filled at the moment?!

Scott1991 · 28 May 2019

Termy said:
Yup. And checked the emails on the website too to see what emails have been sent. Nothing there. I've been very, very ritualistic about checking everything all week! XD

Any news yet mate? I haven't heard anythi g about the October course

Termy · 28 May 2019

Scott1991 said:
Any news yet mate? I haven't heard anythi g about the October course

Still radio silence, apart from a response to my follow-up saying I will hear as soon as they have a record of the outcome. I'm back at work today for the first time since my interview, so I have a few more things to distract me so I haven't been checking my emails as regularly!

tiptoptaff · 28 May 2019

Tommy222256 said:
Any internal candidates heard anything about what courses are been filled at the moment?!

Internal friend of mine has accepted a place on the February course

Daydr3am3r · 28 May 2019

PaulBusDriver said:
Good luck to all those attending Stage 2 assessments with me tomorrow at Swindon

Good luck Paul and others!

Daydr3am3r · 28 May 2019

tiptoptaff said:
Internal friend of mine has accepted a place on the February course

Wow that escalated quickly!!

What depot was that for?

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