Thanks, I gave it a go and hopefully get some feedback on where I went wrong.Sorry to hear that, well you can only do your best. Failure is assured without trying.
The hope is still alive, I will try again
Thanks, I gave it a go and hopefully get some feedback on where I went wrong.Sorry to hear that, well you can only do your best. Failure is assured without trying.
Thanks, I gave it a go and hopefully get some feedback on where I went wrong.
The hope is still alive, I will try again
Cheers m8Hey,
Sorry for not making it mate.
Also wondering, with questions was it very fast paced and If you can remember what were the time limits given to you on them?
Ah, Sorry to hear that. Glad you get anther crack when the time comes. Was it Arriva HR or the OPC that emailed you?I've had an email saying my application won't be progressing any further, going to call to find out what the reason is or what I failed on so I can work on it for next time
Hi all,
I've sat the stage 1 and am waiting to hear back but have a couple of questions if anyone can help.
If all stages are passed and you go onto the years training, do you get the reduced or free travel on the network while training?
Is there any reason that new cross gate are recruiting trainees again when they did already last year? Did trainees fail the training or move onto other depots?
I'm in a secure job that I've just started, the money isn't as good as a train driver but isnt far off and I really want to go for this role as I've wanted it for a long time but with a young family my responsibilities outweigh anything else and if there is a high failure rate in the training process it would make me a little hesitant.
Hopefully someone can give me some answers and I hear good news about my stage 1
Thanks
Because many NXG Drivers are putting in for chingford, the secrets out about T&Cs and many of them live closer to Chingford so dont mind the slight reduction in salary.
Couldn't actually tell, the address was [email protected]Ah, Sorry to hear that. Glad you get anther crack when the time comes. Was it Arriva HR or the OPC that emailed you?
VSE is stage 2 assessments.Hi,
Someone mentioned VSE at the assessment centre. There's no mention of this in the material they sent me. I'm told stage 1 is Bourdon, SJT, DFFT and TeaOcc.
Could anyone shed some light on this please? Thank you.
When your start date for Greater Anglia depot job?Chingford is right in my door step, gutted it’s for new cross and not there
Haha!Thank you Saffa. Crikey, is it the OPC one with the track on the left and the changing shapes on the right (that is a killer). I think it's easier to join Nasa as an astronaut than get a job as a train driver in the UK.
It's not. Just don't panic. If you make a mistake and most do don't worry just keep focused on the next change/ sequence.Haha!
Yeah, I've not done the VSE myself yet but from what I hear, it's not very enjoyable!
Thanks for the advice!It's not. Just don't panic. If you make a mistake and most do don't worry just keep focused on the next change/ sequence.
Is there any practise software available for the VSE
I'm sure there will be. There's a video on YouTube that's quite similar in style to one element of the assessment.Is there any practise software available for the VSE
Does anyone know what the likely shift start and finish times are for NXG?
Also the likely shift pattern, days on, days off etc
Thanks!
Does anyone know what the likely shift start and finish times are for NXG?
Also the likely shift pattern, days on, days off etc
Thanks!
Thanks On TrackEarliest book on is 4.15am, latest book off time is around 1.30am.
There is a separate night link but this is currently filled by volunteers.
Shift pattern averages a 4 day working week (currently 34 hr week I believe). Minimum of 2 rest days off per week. Rest Day pattern differs depending upon what link you are in.
One link is pretty much always work 4 days & 3 rest days each week (with a 6 day long weekend every 4 weeks). Other links can have 2,3 or 4 rest days each week (with a 7 day long weekend every 4 weeks)
32 days annual leave (34 after 5 years service) + Christmas day and Boxing Day (currently!). If you are scheduled in the roster to work on Christmas Day or Boxing Day you will get these days off as 'extra' leave days. If your rest day falls on either of these days, you will get these rest days back by them being added to your annual leave allocation . There is no service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day is covered (currently) by volunteers.
Trainees are only ever recruited into New Cross Gate or Willesden Junction depots (but you can put your name down for a lateral transfer to another depot as soon as you pass out - although switching between NXG and WJ depots (and vice versa) during the training course itself is also possible if there is a vacancy and it is done before you start your handling module).
Hey guys I hope you are all doing well
I’m yet to hear absolutely anything I’ve completed the application on the 10th of November but ever since then nothing but the confirmation email. I have sat and passed all the driver assessments and the MMI 11 months ago and they were enhanced tests for Crossrail. What’s really keeping me on edge is the radio silence I’m getting. Long story short I just want to know if I am the only person in this position. Also congrats to everyone who’s made it through so far