First Great Western - Trainee Drivers

[SkinnyDave]

Sol??

 

[daddy_badger]

Wait for what?
They have had you waiting for ages

until they get the results which I'm guessing isnt a fail. yes I know 12 months is a long time, well technically its actually 10 since I submitted my application.

S O L = :insert swear word here: outta luck.

 

[KT530]

I applied for the latest vacancies and heard today have been invited to assessments next Wednesday in Reading. Good luck to everyone who's applied

 

[Red18]

I applied for the latest vacancies and heard today have been invited to assessments next Wednesday in Reading. Good luck to everyone who's applied

Is this for the application that closed on the 3rd May?
if so then that was pretty quick.

 

[KT530]

Hi Red - Yes, i think it closed around 5th May time, the latest round of vacancies for Reading, Bristol, Paddington, Oxford etc.

 

[Red18]

Hi Red - Yes, i think it closed around 5th May time, the latest round of vacancies for Reading, Bristol, Paddington, Oxford etc.

That has to be some kind of record, I'm amazed.hock:
Good though.

 

[rob12]

Hi I have also been invited to reading even though I applied for oxford but oxford/reading/outer Mongolia............. im there

I have a question they have sent full practice materials through to me and clearly the email states that I will sit on the day concentration test and trp 1&2 no mention of the driver fault finder??

I applied last year for Manchester and got through to take the driver fault finder tests with no mention at that time of actually taking the full part 1 train driver assessments and no practice material sent to me, when I phoned and asked about the practice material the lady told me I am not getting any as this is just a preliminary sifting processes to sort the wheat from the chaff, I took one test on that day the DFF and then we all went home and awaited our results. Two weeks later I got an email not saying I had failed but that I hadn't got through and they would encourage me to apply again. So my question is do I not need to sit the DFF again because I have already taken it?? or will I have to take it again but they have just not mentioned it and then they spring it on us as a further test???

Any genuine info would help guys because last time I got myself down about not getting through and the DFF is kind of giving me the hebi jeebies cheers

 

[anthony263]

Mine is still showing awaiting shortlisting,

Hopefully I will hear something soon

 

[SkinnyDave]

Hi I have also been invited to reading even though I applied for oxford but oxford/reading/outer Mongolia............. im there

I have a question they have sent full practice materials through to me and clearly the email states that I will sit on the day concentration test and trp 1&2 no mention of the
I applied last year for Manchester and got through to take the driver fault finder tests with no mention at that time of actually taking the full part 1 train driver assessments and no practice material sent to me, when I phoned and asked about the practice material the lady told me I am not getting any as this is just a preliminary sifting processes to sort the wheat from the chaff, I took one test on that day the DFF and then we all went home and awaited our results. Two weeks later I got an email not saying I had failed but that I hadn't got through and they would encourage me to apply again. So my question is do I not need to sit the DFF again because I have already taken it?? or will I have to take it again but they have just not mentioned it and then they spring it on us as a further test???

Any genuine info would help guys because last time I got myself down about not getting through and the DFF is kind of giving me the hebi jeebies cheers

I don't think FGW do DFFT or Mech test mate, first stage is GBT and trainability

 

[TDK]

Hi I have also been invited to reading even though I applied for oxford but oxford/reading/outer Mongolia............. im there

I have a question they have sent full practice materials through to me and clearly the email states that I will sit on the day concentration test and trp 1&2 no mention of the driver fault finder??

I applied last year for Manchester and got through to take the driver fault finder tests with no mention at that time of actually taking the full part 1 train driver assessments and no practice material sent to me, when I phoned and asked about the practice material the lady told me I am not getting any as this is just a preliminary sifting processes to sort the wheat from the chaff, I took one test on that day the DFF and then we all went home and awaited our results. Two weeks later I got an email not saying I had failed but that I hadn't got through and they would encourage me to apply again. So my question is do I not need to sit the DFF again because I have already taken it?? or will I have to take it again but they have just not mentioned it and then they spring it on us as a further test???

Any genuine info would help guys because last time I got myself down about not getting through and the DFF is kind of giving me the hebi jeebies cheers

Reading maybe the assessment centre and Oxford the depot?

 

[Puremetal84]

Hi all,

I am also having the first round of assesments at Reading next wednesday.

 

[SkinnyDave]

Anyone heard from Bristol vacancies yet?

 

[varcoe88]

Not me..still awaiting shortlisting for Bristol.

 

[SND150]

I haven't heard either Hoping the wait is not too long as I understand some applicants for other locations have heard

 

[Red18]

I imagine they had a ridiculous amount of applications to go through so I assume they will do them one depot at a time.
I suppose it will also depend on which training courses are due to start first.

 

[fabdasilva]

iv just been invited to attend the first-stage assessment for the role of Trainee Train Driver with First Great Western, can anyone share any advice on whats expected? thanks

 

[daddy_badger]

yes, read this thread from the beginning or use the search facility. if you are still stuck f or info then come back and I will give you more info. welcome BTW.

 

[anthony263]

My application is still showing awaiting shortlisting so I am keeping my fingers crossed that my luck is with me.

I have made sure to do a good bit of research and practicing in the meantime.

Good luck to those of you who have been called to the acessment centre.

 

[svrdan]

Guys, check your inbox's. Had a invite from FGW to an assesment day. (Bristol Deopt)

 

[SkinnyDave]

So have I but I've already passed them privately last May..

I must have had a borderline pass somewhere

 

[varcoe88]

Same here..invite for first stage assessments bristol depot on 4th.

 

[MR_P]

So have I but I've already passed them privately last May..

I must have had a borderline pass somewhere

Not neccessarily - I had passed with a different TOC, no borderlines, but got invited to do assements. I emailed them the details, which they then checked up and confirmed I did not need to 'resit'.

 

[col76]

Well guys its the first time ive posted on here so I hope I'm posting in the rite place,Just to let u all know first great western are sifting through applications for the bristol depot as I've had an email earlier on today for the closing date, 5th may 2013.... All the best to those who are sitting tight anxiously waiting...

 

[anthony263]

Just received the email from First Great Western Inviting me to the asessment Centre on 3rd June at 08:45.

 

[carlejo]

I've got invite for Bristol as well. I've passed assessment recently with ATW, with good and very good pass marks. I'm confused as to why I have to do it again?

 

[SkinnyDave]

I've got invite for Bristol as well. I've passed assessment recently with ATW, with good and very good pass marks. I'm confused as to why I have to do it again?

Calejo phone them mate, they are checking my results but may not get back to me until Monday

 

[daddy_badger]

I've got invite for Bristol as well. I've passed assessment recently with ATW, with good and very good pass marks. I'm confused as to why I have to do it again?

contact hr beings 6 months have not elapsed you may find you will not need to do the gbt and trp.

 

[mindthedoors]

Good luck Bristol and Reading people.

Still waiting on Paddington

 

[anthony263]

Had a look on google maps for the location of the Bristol Hotel just to check it was where I thought it was.

It is located near the harbourside not far from where they hold the harbourside bus rally in Bristol and it is only a 15 minutes walk from Bristol Temple Meads.

 

[daddy_badger]

if its the novotel its a short walk from temple meads.