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    GTR/1403 - Ashford depot

    Explains a bit of what's going on: https://www.itv.com/news/2019-09-20/thameslink-delays-kent-expansion/
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    GTR/1403 - Ashford depot

    I was told the assessments were valid for two years and my MMI is passed that now so I assume my application has been binned.
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    Thameslink drivers

    I got all the way through the process over 2 years ago and am still waiting. They said there will be nothing for us in 2019 so I'd look elsewhere.
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    Interview feedback

    You can enter a subject access request for any notes they made about you during the interview.
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    Southern Trainee Train Drivers

    Ashford depot with TL. Just because a TOC has advertised for drivers doesn't necessarily mean there are vacancies or they are ready to begin training.
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    Southern Trainee Train Drivers

    Second this. *IF* I ever get called up it will be at least 3 years since passing the initial assessments.
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    Assessment dress code

    At mine all the men had worn suits and ties. The assessor said he appreciated the effort but to get comfortable and take off our ties if we wanted to - which we all promptly did.
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    Southern Trainee Train Drivers

    Safety first. Even if it means a train is late or cancelled or you get a rollicking from your depot manager.
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    How long was you waiting before you started GTR training?

    I have seen a lot of posts that GTR training isn't happening in 2019 for many depots (I was waiting for Ashford and have been told it's not happening this year). Which depot are you waiting for?
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    GTR/1403 - Ashford depot

    I will keep an eye out and hope something else comes up before my psychometrics run out.
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    Southern Trainee Train Drivers

    I was only told about Ashford because I called recruitment. We haven't been sent an email or anything confirming but I'm just going to move on now.
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    Southern Trainee Train Drivers

    After about 20 months in the talent pool I got told today Thameslink Ashford don't need any new trainees for a very long time. Gutted to get right to the end and not have an offer.
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    GTR/1403 - Ashford depot

    I just spoke to recruitment and they said Ashford is over-established and they won't need any trainees for 'a very long time'. I was too shell-shocked to ask for anymore info but that's what I was told. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
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    Do you choose what you drive?

    After being in the talent pool for ~ 20 months I'd just like to drive a train at this point!
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    Was the test on assessment day too difficult?

    I can't comment for this role but I did a similar test for a timetabling job (outside of the railway). There was an overwhelming amount of information but at the end of it they said they weren't expecting anyone to get the right answer but wanted to see how people approached the task. Some...
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    Payday

    As tiptoptaff said you will need to track through to see when you get the benefit as it depends on your bills. When I was paid four-weekly it was about 7 months after the double pay that I received the benefit.
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    GTR/1403 - Ashford depot

    I hope so becuase my assessment center results will be 2 years old at the end of May!
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    Updated CV

    Trainee driver for the Ashford depot (passed all the tests but waiting to have a medical once they have confirmed the start date). I got an on-hold email a little while back. Thanks I'll send them an email.
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    Updated CV

    I have been on the waiting list for about 15 months now and have changed jobs. Should I inform HR now or wait until if/when they have a training place? Thanks!

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