Thank you so much for alerting us on this thread! Will get onto the application.
Yep, was a bus driver for a year and a half before
That link doesn't work..
Go to the c2c website, at the bottom click on careers and then click 'current vacancies' and then click 'search' and it should work
It was the button that didn't work, found out if you press enter after typing "driver" it gets past it
Oh that’s great to know! Are you working as a train driver now?
Thank you, I pressed your link and that worked! Not sure why going through the normal website didn’t work.
I have started on the application and yes lots of mistakes! Mismatch sentences which don’t make senseDoes no one proof-read the advert before it gets posted? The grammatical and spelling errors are appalling
Prior to landing the role of trainee train driver, I’d worked at a bank for 9 years and as a bus driver for 6 years before that.
There’s plenty of transferable skills from any public-sector job.
I'm also voting for website as the most disfunctional I've ever used. Hideous.
I'm still waiting. I emailed last week along for any updates, but as usual with any TOC, no reply.
I’ve received an invite for this too
If you haven’t heard back by now, sorry to say you probably won’t…
Best of Luck
Apologies for the late reply. The Information I received is
Dear Applicant,
You have been shortlisted to attend a Stage 1 assessment centre for our Trainee Shunt or Mainline Driver East Ham recruitment campaign 2022.
Details for the assessment are as follows: Spaces are limited, we have taken the decision to allocate your assessment date and time to ensure we have the numbers required.
Date: [Removed]
Time: [removed] (once doors have closed no admittance is allowed. On site duration approx 3.5hrs)
Location: Park Inn Hotel - Southend
Church Road
Southend On Sea
SS1 2AL
Please ensure that you bring with you on the day, PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION preferably a valid passport, a new style driving licence is acceptable (but bring the paper counterpart also) that is proof of your eligibility to work within the UK, as well as confirmation of your National Insurance Number (NI card, wage slip, letter from HMRC)
YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO SIT THE ASSESSMENTS IF YOU DO NOT BRING VALID ID.
Unfortunately, failure to be prompt may entail a non-assessment and therefore we will be unable to progress your application any further.
Attached is a downloadable copy of the RSSB train driver practice book which you need to study prior to the day. Where there are practice leaflets available please do use them and as advised study in advance of the assessment session.
All other instructions and materials required will be provided to you on the day.
c2c operate a 3 Stage recruitment process:
Stage 1 assessments: Date: 17 - 20 May - Park Inn Southend
You will need to pass all assessments to the current c2c standard in order to progress to the next stage:
· Group Bourdon (GB)
· Test of Everyday Attention for Occupational Assessment (Tea-Occ)
· Trainability for Rules and Procedures Part 1 (TRP1)
· Trainability for Rules and Procedures Part 2 (TRP2)
Stage 2 assessments: Date; 30-31 May and ,6 - 10 June - The OPC, Watford
You will need to pass all assessments to the current c2c standard in order to progress to the next stage:
· WAFV vigilance test – test your reaction skills
· ATAVT perception test – test memory
· 2 hand coordination test – test your ability
· Situational Judgement Exercise – behaviour test
· Multi-Modal Interview – structured face to face interview.
Stage 3: interview Date TBC expected June - July Location TBC
A competency based interview with our Driver Management team that explores your suitability for the role of a either a Trainee Shunt or Mainline Driver The expected start date for this role is October 2022
Any offer of employment is subject to passing the relevant:
· A train driver medical including ECG and Drugs and Alcohol screening
· Disclosure Barring System check (CRB)
· Employment reference checks
· Right to work in the UK checks
We would be grateful if you would confirm your attendance by replying to this email. Please also advise if you have any special requirements to be put in place for the day.
You may use this email for outward and return travel on c2c services on the date of the assessment ONLY.
We do not provide any travel for underground or any other mainline portion of your journey.
Warm regards,
c2c Recruitment Team
E: [email protected]
W: www.c2c-online.co.uk
Well done pal. Best of luck
