I passed everything including DMI and MMI in February 2019 for Reading depot and have only had a couple of phone calls back since wondering if I’m still interested in waiting in the pool. Obviously I am, but they have no idea when the training course will be set for me to jump on. Sorry to say it but I do think it’s a long waiting game ahead especially with Covid prolonging things.Has anyone who applied for Reading received a Driver Manager interview? I passed my tests / MMI back in Jan, but haven't heard anything since.
Aware things are on hold now, but they've been very silent...
Well that is positive news, have you had some contact then @Brummie85 ?New course to start end of next month.
Where for?New course to start end of next month.
I’m unsure, I’m at one of the southern HH depot, it was on one of the updates. Can’t give much more than that, sorry.Where for?
The psychometric results last for between 1 and 5 years depending on who you apply to. Freightliner allow the maximum 5 years. I’ve never seen a TOC or FOC only allow them for 1 year, but I guess there’s some out there? It’s mainly 3 or 5 years though from my experience. Freightliner use the enhanced testing too, so you can apply to companies who use this method and should go straight to DMI stage. For info, GWR and DB cargo is 5 years, and SWR is 3 years.Has anyone recently heard anything from Frieghtliner regarding start dates for training? Been sitting in the pool now for one year and six months and still no sign of hearing anything from them at all. Does anyone know how long my pass results will last for in order to apply for a different company without having to sit the exams again?
Also been in a Pool for a long time. They are now advertising on Twitter again for the same Depot. Crazy!Has anyone recently heard anything from Frieghtliner regarding start dates for training? Been sitting in the pool now for one year and six months and still no sign of hearing anything from them at all. Does anyone know how long my pass results will last for in order to apply for a different company without having to sit the exams again?
They’ve advertised a few times over the years when they must still have hundreds sitting in pools. Always struck me as strange.Also been in a Pool for a long time. They are now advertising on Twitter again for the same Depot. Crazy!
It’ll be on their careers page too I presume? They’re just using social media because that’s one of the best and most commonly used platforms to get their message accross.So, with a frequently updated careers page, why have Freightliner opted to issue this via Twitter? Folk who do not use that platform, and only check their careers page, may never see that advert.
I was a touch baffled to not find it on their careers page. Not that I’ll be applying but I like to keep my eye on what’s happening elsewhere ! I even sorted by all careers but it seems you must apply via that external link with the code provided...strange !It’ll be on their careers page too I presume? They’re just using social media because that’s one of the best and most commonly used platforms to get their message accross.
It has always been an apprenticeship for this whole intake mate.Looking at it closer, it’s an Apprenticeship now, which I don’t believe it was before? Maybe that’s why they have been readvertising?
Oh right, wasn’t aware of that. I’m sure when I applied there was no mention of that?It has always been an apprenticeship for this whole intake mate.
Correct. It wasn't mentioned until training started.Oh right, wasn’t aware of that. I’m sure when I applied there was no mention of that?
Ah, now I remember actually, someone saying about it....probably in this very threadCorrect. It wasn't mentioned until training started.
By all means, you go ahead and check all 154 pages! LolAh, now I remember actually, someone saying about it....probably in this very thread
That’s why I said probably....admittedly I have some time on my hands, but not 154 pages worthBy all means, you go ahead and check all 154 pages! Lol
HahahaThat’s why I said probably....admittedly I have some time on my hands, but not 154 pages worth
As I understand it, Freightliner are starting classroom training up again this month. Handling is still on hold however, and likely to be so for a while longer yet.
I received my job offer, contract and T&C's last week for the new date of 10th August. I was one of the guys that should have started my training back in May but due to Covid it was postponed. My notice has been handed in at my current employer and I can't wait to get started.
Same here @deepblue82 also for Eastleigh. Also waiting on DMI date for SWR Bournemouth vacancy, I heard from them a couple of weeks ago to say they would be in touch. Hoping one of these works out.Great news Tommy. I passed all my OPC bits in January like many others (applied for Eastleigh) but have heard nothing since (after COVID I didn't expect to), will sit tight and keep looking elsewhere. Really hope it goes well for you!
Same here @deepblue82 also for Eastleigh. Also waiting on DMI date for SWR Bournemouth vacancy, I heard from them a couple of weeks ago to say they would be in touch. Hoping one of these works out.
@deepblue82 @PickleTree Thanks guys I hope things get moving for you both soon.Great news Tommy. I passed all my OPC bits in January like many others (applied for Eastleigh) but have heard nothing since (after COVID I didn't expect to), will sit tight and keep looking elsewhere. Really hope it goes well for you!