I had my DMI for Reading in March after it was postponed because of floods, they rang me to tell me I was successful but there were currently no spaces so I am on hold. So hopefully a space will become available soon.
I'm starting training on the 5th of may, contract has been signed and uniform ordered! Is anyone else on here on the same course??
This thread has gone really quiet recently.
Who is down for the course starting on 02.06.14 ?
Congratulations James956 exciting times for you. I wish you luck and good times in your new adventure. Enjoy yourself
What depot is this for out of interest?
Hi Covo23
Congrats on passing. I had mine last week, how long after did they contact you?
i dont seem to be able to see any trainee vacancies on the first great western site. do you know where they areAs the title says... Offer closes on 5th May!
i dont seem to be able to see any trainee vacancies on the first great western site. do you know where they are
Can any one help me please? I have my stage two assessment and MMI structured interview next week and as some of you on this thread have already had one and passed, could any of you explain what actual happens and what is needed for you to get a pass. For example is there any specific things you need to include in your responses to the question they ask? and what are the questions likely to be?
5th of May last year...
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It's all explained in the practice materials FGW send you - When I passed mine I didn't have any special strategy or try to mention certain things. I just answered the questions honestly and to the best of my knowledge. The questions asked are tailored to the individual based a lot on what you answered on the questionnaire given to you at the start of the day.
Another Paddington Depot applicant waiting for a DM date here. Passed stage 2 in late December (and got the results in under a week, which got my hopes up for a speedy turnaround), but I haven't heard a peep for the last two months. The applications contact phone number is just a "leave your name and we'll get back to you" line, but I'll report back if I actually hear anything from them.
I complained and said I need to make a career change and need to know what's going on, didn't get an answer. Got fed up with this so have got myself another job. Good luck with waiting to all , could be next year!
This probably tells them all they need to know about your attitude to life, so I dont think you will be progressed any further.
What exactly did you complain about?
Rail recruitment is slow and if you expect to just walk into the job then you are in for a nasty surprise, I know a qualified driver (excellent record) who applied to move TOCs and it took 15 months from him applying to starting work there, trainee positions can be even longer.
No point as I'm type 1 diabetic
No point as I'm type 1 diabetic
Thank you for attending the selection session for Trainee Train Driver with First Great Western.
Unfortunately on this occasion the quality of candidates has been high and this position has been filled by another individual.
Your performance at the interview was to a high standard and therefore we would like to keep your application on hold.