HTR
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I guess 53,000 other people beat you to it and they pulled it.
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Chiltern trainee vacancies - (Marylebone / Aylesbury / Banbury)
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There was a disclaimer on the advert that stated the advert may close early due to an anticipated high interest.
It is well known that this is the case in particular with trainee train driver roles and has been highly documented on this forum.
At least you know for next time, search regularly, register for job alerts & complete the application ASAP.
They remove the vacancies really quickly because of the number of applications
I am still waiting.
Speedbird100
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No idea. I’m gutted. I have emailed To get an answer.
Speedbird100
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I failed at two hand coordination stage last time and well aware of how quick they close job adverts.
I had a saved job alert with DB and got an email this morning about the vacancy. Started it ASAP hence my annoyance. I Don’t see it as fair that I had an online application in process. You should be given the chance to complete it. Hopefully email I have sent will help.
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it says the recruitment is handled by Arriva .... they were advanced level from my previous app with them?
Also i noted a lot of people on the thread quoting 30 min commute time .... but on the application it said 45 mins ??
Yhh it did say 45mins on the application
Do they actually get back to u within four weeks after completing the online assessment?
HeelBurton
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Yeah I’ll keep my ear to the ground but given the circumstances nothing is moving quickly. I’m sure keeping an eye on your emails etc and you’ll be kept up to date by phone
It said 30 mins when I read yesterday. That's why I didn't apply. I was looking at Aylesbury.
TheGoldfish
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my app was for Marylebone ?? .. maybe if we could afford to live near marylebone you wouldnt need the job in the first place
puffpuffgive
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The advert said 30 minute commute for all the depots, you can still see the ad here: https://www.google.com/search?q=tra...MAB6BAgEEAE#htidocid=RsIF8HajMUIMejCQAAAAAA==
But on my application for Aylesbury it said 45 mins.
I'm thinking that their standard response is 45 minutes, but for this one they changed the advert to 30. I reckon it will be 30, but they forgot to update the question in the application as it's a pretty stock and standard questionnaire.
It's definitely frustrating, for sure. I had a year where somehow every trainee train driver job I applied for, the position had closed by the time I'd finished the paperwork. I started saving my answers to questions so I could copy and paste the responses into subsequent applications.
It's frustrating, but I imagine they have a threshold number of applications they are willing to sift through, and they have to cut that off on what they receive, not how many start it. I hope you can get your application considered though
Thank you for your reply
E16 Cyclist
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Ignore the user name I’m a Marylebone based driver, Marylebone is classified as a non residential depot taking into account that not many people can afford to live in London and as a result the shifts are pretty much accessible by public transport in fact I’m one of the few that do and others live as far away as Bicester and Aylesbury and even Leigh on sea and in fact the depot manager lives in Ipswich
That’s good to hear at least we don’t have to worry about the distance anymore
i only live 35mins away
They will still filter out people over 45 mins away or 30 or whatever they were saying.
Just because existing staff live miles away doesn't mean they will overlook it and they strictly won't take relocations.
Worth applying all the same but dont be surprised if they chop you fairly quickly.
They cancelled my qualified interview once they realised I was outside the criteria for time.
Just because existing staff live miles away doesn't mean they will overlook it and they strictly won't take relocations.
Worth applying all the same but dont be surprised if they chop you fairly quickly.
They cancelled my qualified interview once they realised I was outside the criteria for time.
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Anybody get a email today?
nope did u?
Firestarter
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Yes I did, asking me for a few details to be sent by May 11th 12pm in order to proceed to next stage. I've also looked on my Recruitment portal and it says End of Process so no idea what's going on.
puffpuffgive
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Same.
Do you know if they use the M7SJT? Because I just failed that with Avanti so they might kick me out of this one too.
Firestarter
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No idea mate. Can I ask what is your recruitment portal is saying as mine says End Of Process?
puffpuffgive
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Mine says application in process
same but no email from chiltren
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