Me too! I did the opc assessments in Watford on the 18th March. Would be interested to know how many positions there are available and how many of us have got through to this stage.
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JamzyB
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Well that’s 3 of us…
When I did my assessment, there was 2 other lads for Crewe. Obviously not sure how they did on their MMI though.
No one else for Crewe when I did mine.
Like you, I’m keen to know when the dmi will be. Fingers crossed we hear soon.
There were 2 more for Crewe when I did mine, but don't know how they faired with the MMI.
TonyBrides
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I’m also waiting for a DMI at Crewe. So it looks like quite a few of us. I did my tests on 15th in Watford.
I wonder when the last of the Watford assessments are/were? Mine was Friday the 18th. Presumably they’ll wait until they’ve got all the results in and then arrange dmi dates...
TonyBrides
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I’m only surmising here but… given that some people are saying that have got a date to start in May. The classroom part of the training takes 11 weeks. I wonder if the next intake will be August.
Might be a few weeks before they do anymore DMIs.
There is more than 1 trainer and location within the company
TonyBrides
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Like I said I’m only surmising. The advert said 4 courses for the 2022 recruitment.
I’m sure we’ll find out in due course.
Hi, just wondering, did HR contact you recently to advise of this?Dunked into the talent pool.. .............
Cheers
Supposedly 6 training courses this year, don’t know whether that is all mainline driver courses though.
No.
Unfortunately I had to enquire myself as I hadn't heard anything for 4 weeks.. I guess they are too busy with recruiting for every depot, and it's easy to miss informing candidates they don't want.
It's not about them wanting or not wanting, it's about having passed all the tests set. Hardly FL's fault if someone fails a test, or only achieves a mediocre score, which makes it much more likely to end up in a pool rather than in a classroom.
What was the last contact you had with them before you got in touch?
That would be the usual email route, 4 weeks ago, as mentioned previously.
I've not heard anything for 6 weeks, since receiving an email asking for notice period and a cv. Doesnt sound to promising not hearing anything if you have already been put into a talent pool. You may get put on a course later in the year perhaps?
It's not promising at all, especially when you hear of other hopefuls, still residing in talent pools, for several years, for the same depot.
One can only wait in the hope that a trainee place becomes available, and the company decide to give it to you. They don't need to justify anything to any queue of potential applicants I'd guess. Its tough.
I enjoyed the actual FL DMI, assessments, and MMI which makes "no joy" a little worse..
Try not to be so pessimistic my friend, they would not spend money on you putting you through OPC assessments ect if they had no intention of employing you.
Keep being resilient and try to enjoy your summer, remember we are only 1/3 of the way through 2022
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Perfectly written!Try not to be so pessimistic my friend, they would not spend money on you putting you through OPC assessments ect if they had no intention of employing you.
Keep being resilient and try to enjoy your summer, remember we are only 1/3 of the way through 2022
All is not lost my friend!
nb2001uk
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Steady on there, - 1/4Try not to be so pessimistic my friend, they would not spend money on you putting you through OPC assessments ect if they had no intention of employing you.
Keep being resilient and try to enjoy your summer, remember we are only 1/3 of the way through 2022
That’s the spirit!
nb2001uk
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How long did it take for people to hear back from their DMI? It's been 3 weeks since mine and not heard anything
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Who on here is on April 18th course?
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Branston
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I am! Got a phone call from HR on Thursday this week asking me if I can swap from May to April…! That would be a yes please, and thank you very much!!
Contract etc came through on Friday. Still all feels very surreal
Numbskull100
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OMFG that's awesome! Good luck with the course
Branston
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I know, it was such a shock! Was gearing up to be given a date in May, planning to have a bit of extra time off etc as well! But cannot turn down the chance to get in!OMFG that's awesome! Good luck with the course
Thank you
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You're so right, can't turn it down!!I know, it was such a shock! Was gearing up to be given a date in May, planning to have a bit of extra time off etc as well! But cannot turn down the chance to get in!
Thank you
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