Arriva Rail London - Qualified/Trainee Driver Vacancies - Dec 2016

tel1969 · 22 Feb 2017

JoDo said:
Congrats man well done...so still just lonely me in March den lol...

They did offer me the March start date but it was cutting it a bit fine, i have to give my current employer a bit more time to get someone else in

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Davysera · 22 Feb 2017

tel1969 said:
I first applied back in 2015, but failed the bespoke VSE. I reapplied in Jan 2016 and redone the VSE & passed. Went straight to DMI (9th Feb) as i already passed the MMi with GWR in the meantime.

Wow,
Long journey, you start January 2016 and have your DMI just now/February the 9th/!?!
But it is a successful story!!!

tel1969 · 22 Feb 2017

Davysera said:
Wow,
Long journey, you start January 2016 and have your DMI just now/February the 9th/!?!
But it is a successful story!!!

Sorry! i meant i reapplied in Jan 2017!

Need2 · 22 Feb 2017

Tron81 said:
Anyone else still waiting to hear back after the initial application/sjt?

Yep :roll:

Thomas choo · 22 Feb 2017

Tron81 said:
Anyone else still waiting to hear back after the initial application/sjt?

Yep I am. I've emailed for an update but yet to hear anything back.

CamKacey · 22 Feb 2017

JoDo said:
Congrats man well done...so still just lonely me in March den lol...

I also start training with Arriva Rail London on the 20th March

Got the formal offer for Willesden a couple of weeks back

CamKacey · 22 Feb 2017

tel1969 said:
Cant believe it! Medical came back fine & i have been formally offered the position! Must admit, i felt emotional! Its been a long road but finally, i got there! Really looking forward to starting at NXG and hopefully meeting some of you guys! Start date is 8th May

Congratulations!!!

djsmith200 · 22 Feb 2017

Tron81 said:
Anyone else still waiting to hear back after the initial application/sjt?

yes mate! (dec 2016 app)

Tron81 · 22 Feb 2017

djsmith200 said:
yes mate! (dec 2016 app)

Thanks for the responses, am I right in assuming that you all also applied for Willesden junction?

djsmith200 · 23 Feb 2017

Tron81 said:
Thanks for the responses, am I right in assuming that you all also applied for Willesden junction?

I didnt specify mate and if i remember right It didnt require to do so as it said-
"various-across the route" and that was that.
Live near watford so im guessing willesden would naturally be the one.

Smith1717 · 26 Feb 2017

JoDo said:
Congrats man well done...so still just lonely me in March den lol...

I also was given the March start date so you won't be that lonely.

CamKacey · 26 Feb 2017

Smith1717 said:
I also was given the March start date so you won't be that lonely.

Congratulations!

Which depot will you be based at?

Davysera · 26 Feb 2017

Smith1717 said:
I also was given the March start date so you won't be that lonely.

Hi Smith and congrats!
May I ask you when you apply and when was you DMI?
Is that for December 2016 advert?

donpoku · 26 Feb 2017

CamKacey said:
Congratulations!

Which depot will you be based at?

Hi how are you, can you pm me please thanks.

CamKacey · 26 Feb 2017

Hi, Sorry not sure how to pm, new to using the forum???

stevieoz · 28 Feb 2017

Congratulations all

I have recently passed the DMI and have the medical booked for next week, I am a bit nervous about this but really proud of myself and hugely grateful to Arriva London for the opportunity. cannot wait to start, but wont believe it until I have that contract signed.

JoDo · 28 Feb 2017

stevieoz said:
Congratulations all

I have recently passed the DMI and have the medical booked for next week, I am a bit nervous about this but really proud of myself and hugely grateful to Arriva London for the opportunity. cannot wait to start, but wont believe it until I have that contract signed.

Congrats and don't worry medical not as bad as you think it might be. Which depot you going to, I'm at Newcross gate.

stevieoz · 28 Feb 2017

Will be at Willesden, but was told will go over to NXG every now and then. Not sure why though.

stevieoz · 28 Feb 2017

JoDo said:
Congrats and don't worry medical not as bad as you think it might be. Which depot you going to, I'm at Newcross gate.

How long did it take for the references and DBS check to come back?

CamKacey · 28 Feb 2017

stevieoz said:
Will be at Willesden, but was told will go over to NXG every now and then. Not sure why though.

Congratulations! I had medical and DBS check back within 5 days!

donpoku · 28 Feb 2017

Ooh tis a jolly good atmosphere in here, well done guys. When do each of you start?

Amoaz6 · 28 Feb 2017

stevieoz said:
Congratulations all

I have recently passed the DMI and have the medical booked for next week, I am a bit nervous about this but really proud of myself and hugely grateful to Arriva London for the opportunity. cannot wait to start, but wont believe it until I have that contract signed.

Congrats.

I have my DMI for Willesden depot coming up real soon. Any advice/tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Skoodle · 1 Mar 2017

stevieoz said:
Will be at Willesden, but was told will go over to NXG every now and then. Not sure why though.

You will be based at Willesden, however training takes place at Swiss Cottage, Willesden and sometimes ECS driving at NXG. Sometimes though due to availability of Instructors, you may be required to do your 225 hours with an instructor at NXG, then go back to Willesden after you pass out. There is no cross cover between NXG and other depots.

Deano4 · 2 Mar 2017

Hi all, I'm very new to this site (joined today) but I have a quick question. I passed stage one and stage two and have already had my managers interview last week.....How long did it take them to contact you once they had a decision? They told me that the start date would be the 8th May at NXG but I'm still waiting for 'the phone call'.

CamKacey · 2 Mar 2017

Deano4 said:
Hi all, I'm very new to this site (joined today) but I have a quick question. I passed stage one and stage two and have already had my managers interview last week.....How long did it take them to contact you once they had a decision? They told me that the start date would be the 8th May at NXG but I'm still waiting for 'the phone call'.

Well done for getting this far!

My Interview was on a Friday at the end of January, and received the call on the following Monday morning 3 days later with decision. But that may have been because the March course start date I was given, was fast approaching with my required 4 week resignation notice.

Good Luck!

Deano4 · 2 Mar 2017

Thanks for that.....I'm hoping I hear tomorrow!

Deano4 · 3 Mar 2017

tel1969 said:
Cant believe it! Medical came back fine & i have been formally offered the position! Must admit, i felt emotional! Its been a long road but finally, i got there! Really looking forward to starting at NXG and hopefully meeting some of you guys! Start date is 8th May

Hi, Can I ask what date you had your manager interview on? and how long did it take them to call you after the interview?

Deano4 · 3 Mar 2017

tel1969 said:
Cant believe it! Medical came back fine & i have been formally offered the position! Must admit, i felt emotional! Its been a long road but finally, i got there! Really looking forward to starting at NXG and hopefully meeting some of you guys! Start date is 8th May

They said I would start on the 8th May if offered so fingers crossed!! Well done to you!

donpoku · 3 Mar 2017

Deano4 said:
They said I would start on the 8th May if offered so fingers crossed!! Well done to you!

So just medical & reference left or you still waiting for outcome of interview?

Deano4 · 3 Mar 2017

donpoku said:
So just medical & reference left or you still waiting for outcome of interview?

I'm still waiting for the outcome of the interview, I had it last Thursday.

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