I had my DMI nearly two weeks ago and have yet to hear anything. However some people who did stage two just last week heard back within a day or so. So I’m not sure how they work things!
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I had my DMI nearly two weeks ago and have yet to hear anything. However some people who did stage two just last week heard back within a day or so. So I’m not sure how they work things!
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Thanks for the reply and the tips.From memory the hand coordination one is speed and accuracy (the common theme with these tests to be honest). Don’t worry about straying outside the lines but get back in as soon and as accurately as possible. It was a while ago I did these but they haven’t changed so the principle is the same. I strayed a few times but passed.
It is very odd and frustrating a little, when I don't require to do any Stage 2 tests but I think some people who did Stage 1 on the same day (30th August) have received their dates for Stage 2 tests.I had my DMI nearly two weeks ago and have yet to hear anything. However some people who did stage two just last week heard back within a day or so. So I’m not sure how they work things!
It is very odd and frustrating a little, when I don't require to do any Stage 2 tests but I think some people who did Stage 1 on the same day (30th August) have received their dates for Stage 2 tests.
I was saying this to someone else, that those who have done stage two with other tocs seem to be at disadvantage to those who haven’t done them. It seems the ones who hadn’t done stage two before are being pushed through quicker. Hopefully you get a date soon!
Congratulations mate well done.Had a call back today to organise medical! Had stage 2 on Friday for Crewe depot.... Eeek!
Had a call back today to organise medical! Had stage 2 on Friday for Crewe depot.... Eeek!
Congratulations! Were you given a date for your medical?
I've just received an email back from the OPC telling me I need to wait up to another two weeks just for the contact from Freightliner, perhaps I'm at the front of the queue for the class of 2020?
"Thanks for your email and apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I’ve spoken to Freightliner and they will look into this and contact you within the next 2 weeks. Please bear with them as they’re interviewing all week, but they will be in touch."
Well done on passing DMI and getting to the medical Jimathy
"Thanks for your email and apologies for the delay in getting back to you. I’ve spoken to Freightliner and they will look into this and contact you within the next 2 weeks. Please bear with them as they’re interviewing all week, but they will be in touch."
Well done on passing DMI and getting to the medical Jimathy
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Cheers bud.
Does anyone that has been through the DMI remember the training pay structure?
They told me £19... for first 12 weeks then upto £24... While doing your hours at depot until you sign your first route.
Im in for HH not sure if intermodal is the same.
They also told me a payrise is due Oct 1st so will probably go up.
Congratulations on passing through to medical.
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No mate, just that I would hear something more this week once they have medicals block bookedCongratulations! Were you given a date for your medical?
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Had a call back today to organise medical! Had stage 2 on Friday for Crewe depot.... Eeek!
Congratulations!!!!
You obviously said all the right things in the DMI.
Cheers bud.
Does anyone that has been through the DMI remember the training pay structure?
Hi mate congrats getting through ive got my medical on Friday from memory it was:
20k 11 weeks
26k
40k
46k
With a 3% currently being processed can't remember the time periods for the other training rates sorry bud
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Bristol VRIII did you ask how many they are looking for at Peterborough?
Please don’t say 1
Hi mate I didn't ask them during interview but an existing driver at Peterborough depot has said around 4
Hi mate I didn't ask them during interview but an existing driver at Peterborough depot has said around 4
Hopefully I will have a position offered after the medical.
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Hopefully I will have a position offered after the medical.
Cool have you applied for Peterborough too?
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Yeh, hopefully we’ll be working together in the future! Feels close now but don’t want to get too excited yet.
Awesome nice one mate yeah I know what you mean passing the medical is the last hurdle!, when did you have your stage 2 take it your in the pool waiting for a medical and start date too?, Crebbs has also applied for the same depot but is waiting final assessments so that should be 3 then there's the people not using the forum that have applied so hopefully not too long to wait
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Awesome nice one mate yeah I know what you mean passing the medical is the last hurdle!, when did you have your stage 2 take it your in the pool waiting for a medical and start date too?, Crebbs has also applied for the same depot but is waiting final assessments so that should be 3 then there's the people not using the forum that have applied so hopefully not too long to wait
Im also in the pool for Peterborough waiting for medical and start date. Did stage 2 on the 5th.
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This was IM pay rate wasn’t it. 40k after 33 weeks and the 46k after 72 weeks?Hi mate congrats getting through ive got my medical on Friday from memory it was:
20k 11 weeks
26k
40k
46k
With a 3% currently being processed can't remember the time periods for the other training rates sorry bud
That's correct mate I remember the DM saying that weirdly enough HH is lower in terms of training but higher in terms of full salaryThis was IM pay rate wasn’t it. 40k after 33 weeks and the 46k after 72 weeks?
So today I decided, as part of my research in Freightliner, to visit the depot I applied to. It’s easy enough because a) I work for a TOC anyway and B) Their Office is at a Railway Station. My intention was to just talk to a few drivers to get an insight in to the role, find out about routes and what they their views are on Freightliner etc. The only driver I spoke to had been driving trains for 30 years and to be honest just didn’t seem to care much, however he did point me in the direction of the Driver Managers’ Office next door.
I wasn’t expecting to actually be able to speak to a manager so that was a bonus and they both gave me some great info about routes, shifts and likely things to focus on at the interviews. I didn’t want to ask too many specifics because as I said, I went there with the view of doing some research in order to prep for the interviews.
One thing I did ask was what exactly are the differences between IM and HH, and I now have more of an insight in to the two;
Intermodal
Shipping containers basically. The appaealing thing about IM is that (as has been said before) the shifts are very structured. Certainly at the depot I applied for they work to a 13-week roster. There’s some lodging but not a lot
Heavy Haul
Less structure and the roster comes out in a Friday afternoon. You basically don’t know what you’re doing until you see the roster. Because of the extra flexibility required, HH drivers apparently get more in terms of salary. Not sure on specifics regarding salary but as I said, I didn’t want to start asking stuff that I should really be asking at interview.
I also said I don’t recall having an option between HH and IM on the initial application so wasn’t sure what the score was in that respect, and was told if successful I’d be offered either and basically wouldn’t have a say in which.
On the whole the managers seem like a really genuine bunch and were very welcoming to me, which was great considering I basically just turned up on the off chance. I don’t think I made a tit of myself either which is of course, a bonus.
I wasn’t expecting to actually be able to speak to a manager so that was a bonus and they both gave me some great info about routes, shifts and likely things to focus on at the interviews. I didn’t want to ask too many specifics because as I said, I went there with the view of doing some research in order to prep for the interviews.
One thing I did ask was what exactly are the differences between IM and HH, and I now have more of an insight in to the two;
Intermodal
Shipping containers basically. The appaealing thing about IM is that (as has been said before) the shifts are very structured. Certainly at the depot I applied for they work to a 13-week roster. There’s some lodging but not a lot
Heavy Haul
Less structure and the roster comes out in a Friday afternoon. You basically don’t know what you’re doing until you see the roster. Because of the extra flexibility required, HH drivers apparently get more in terms of salary. Not sure on specifics regarding salary but as I said, I didn’t want to start asking stuff that I should really be asking at interview.
I also said I don’t recall having an option between HH and IM on the initial application so wasn’t sure what the score was in that respect, and was told if successful I’d be offered either and basically wouldn’t have a say in which.
On the whole the managers seem like a really genuine bunch and were very welcoming to me, which was great considering I basically just turned up on the off chance. I don’t think I made a tit of myself either which is of course, a bonus.
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Which Depot did you apply for?So today I decided, as part of my research in Freightliner, to visit the depot I applied to. It’s easy enough because a) I work for a TOC anyway and B) Their Office is at a Railway Station. My intention was to just talk to a few drivers to get an insight in to the role, find out about routes and what they their views are on Freightliner etc. The only driver I spoke to had been driving trains for 30 years and to be honest just didn’t seem to care much, however he did point me in the direction of the Driver Managers’ Office next door.
I wasn’t expecting to actually be able to speak to a manager so that was a bonus and they both gave me some great info about routes, shifts and likely things to focus on at the interviews. I didn’t want to ask too many specifics because as I said, I went there with the view of doing some research in order to prep for the interviews.
One thing I did ask was what exactly are the differences between IM and HH, and I now have more of an insight in to the two;
Intermodal
Shipping containers basically. The appaealing thing about IM is that (as has been said before) the shifts are very structured. Certainly at the depot I applied for they work to a 13-week roster. There’s some lodging but not a lot
Heavy Haul
Less structure and the roster comes out in a Friday afternoon. You basically don’t know what you’re doing until you see the roster. Because of the extra flexibility required, HH drivers apparently get more in terms of salary. Not sure on specifics regarding salary but as I said, I didn’t want to start asking stuff that I should really be asking at interview.
I also said I don’t recall having an option between HH and IM on the initial application so wasn’t sure what the score was in that respect, and was told if successful I’d be offered either and basically wouldn’t have a say in which.
Eastleigh.Which Depot did you apply for?
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I was interviewed by the IM manager for Eastleigh (I’ve applied for Crewe,) really nice guy. Great insight and as he said IM is the best option if you value family time etc.Eastleigh.
Wish I had asked him about IM routes for Crewe, although I have opted for IM. Money may be less but it’s still fantastic compared to what I earn and to do the job I have always wanted.
Yeah I agree, they both seemed really nice and I was greatful for their time. If I get that far (really hope I do!), I’d prefer IM definitely solely for the structure of the roster I think as I have a young family. Obviously I’d take HH if it was the only job on offer, but given the choice I’d go IM. I’m not too bothered about the salary if I’m being honest, as that’s just a bonus.I was interviewed by the IM manager for Eastleigh (I’ve applied for Crewe,) really nice guy. Great insight and as he said IM is the best option if you value family time etc.
Wish I had asked him about IM routes for Crewe, although I have opted for IM. Money may be less but it’s still fantastic compared to what I earn and to do the job I have always wanted.
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I was interviewed by the IM manager for Eastleigh (I’ve applied for Crewe,) really nice guy. Great insight and as he said IM is the best option if you value family time etc.
Wish I had asked him about IM routes for Crewe, although I have opted for IM. Money may be less but it’s still fantastic compared to what I earn and to do the job I have always wanted.
IM routes at Crewe include
Wembley
Peterborough
Trafford Park
Carlisle
Garston
Ditton
Probably others I don’t know about as well
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