FTPE Trainee Train Drivers

[ant2000]

Was on paper in April

thanks

Are there any on computer? or all paper?

 

[Doobyjangler]

All stage 1 on paper, all stage 2 on comp

 

[ant2000]

All stage 1 on paper, all stage 2 on comp

thanks.

sorry, another question.

Is day 1 and 2 consecutive? or do you have to wait for weeks between the first and second? oh and where are they held?

 

[Doobyjangler]

About a month apart for me, stage 1 was York though there were other options, stage 2 at FTPE HQ in Manchester but again alternative venues were available.

 

[ant2000]

About a month apart for me, stage 1 was York though there were other options, stage 2 at FTPE HQ in Manchester but again alternative venues were available.

cheers.

how did you get on? did you pass both assessment days? and I take it you find out on the day if you've been successful?

how long is the day of assessments?

 

[Doobyjangler]

cheers.

how did you get on? did you pass both assessment days? and I take it you find out on the day if you've been successful?

how long is the day of assessments?

Hi

Got through to the Manager's interview last time. I reckon the first day was around 4 hrs and the second more like 6.

In terms of progression, notice of advancement to stage 2 was via email. During the 2nd stage people left whenever they didn't hit a particular standard (it seemed a couple of the 6 who attended our day didn't complete the MMI after testing).

Again, though they tell you on the day whether or not you've been succesful in the tests you'll be informed via email within a couple of weeks if you've nailed the MMI and are being offered a Manager's interview.

Similarly, just over a week after that you'll get the yay or nay email.
Good luck!!

 

[ant2000]

Hi

Got through to the Manager's interview last time. I reckon the first day was around 4 hrs and the second more like 6.

In terms of progression, notice of advancement to stage 2 was via email. During the 2nd stage people left whenever they didn't hit a particular standard (it seemed a couple of the 6 who attended our day didn't complete the MMI after testing).

Again, though they tell you on the day whether or not you've been succesful in the tests you'll be informed via email within a couple of weeks if you've nailed the MMI and are being offered a Manager's interview.

Similarly, just over a week after that you'll get the yay or nay email.
Good luck!!

That's great cheers.

Just trying to work out the time scales and processes expected.

So are you driving now then?

 

[TheVicLine]

That's great cheers.

Just trying to work out the time scales and processes expected.

So are you driving now then?

With me it was six months from applying to the start of training, then 12 months from the start of training to fully passed out.

Although the interview process did not include a telephone interview or online assessments when I applied so it may even be slightly longer now.

 

[ant2000]

With me it was six months from applying to the start of training, then 12 months from the start of training to fully passed out.

Although the interview process did not include a telephone interview or online assessments when I applied so it may even be slightly longer now.

Thanks for the updates

 

[danchoochoo]

I wonder how many available positions they have per station. They are meant to be the best payers with plenty of opportunity to progress.

 

[Mattm123]

I got email today telling me that I am going to be kept on hold and they will be taking on more trainees soon but they don't know when that will be, but when they do I will be invited for assessment. Anyone else get this?

 

[AndyB19]

Me too mate. I took the plunge and emailed them, they said they could see I'd passed both assessments but were waiting for further interview dates from the HR Manager. Then another email from HR telling me the same as you, they said they had been overwhelmed with applications, therefore were giving priority to candidates who had a higher mark on the SJT and VCT.

I guess all is not lost!

 

[Riks1186]

I have not heard anything yet. Had my phone interview nearly 2 weeks ago

Which trainee position did you guys apply for? Mine is Manchester picc.

 

[iWanabee]

I've not heard anything from them and also had my telephone interview two weeks ago. Confused as to what is going on there. Ha.

 

[JohnC]

Got the same email saying I wasn't among the top scorers so would be invited at a later unknown date. I would stay positive if you've had a phone interview because I got this email after the tests stage and haven't had an interview.

 

[Riks1186]

I've not heard anything from them and also had my telephone interview two weeks ago. Confused as to what is going on there. Ha.

Maybe no news is good news then??? Let's hope so anyway!

 

[AndyB19]

Here's the full process copied from the original vacancy:

About you

You’re used to having a high level of responsibility and you think calmly and logically when dealing with unexpected situations. You enjoy working in structured environment to agreed rules and procedures. There’s a lot to learn so you’ll need to be naturally skilled in learning and retaining new information.

You work well in a professional business environment and find it easy to build good working relationships with managers and colleagues. You’re used to working to differing shift patterns and are comfortable working some early morning and late finishes. First TransPennine Express is committed to our customers so your skills in customer service are important to us too. You take your job seriously and are consistently punctually, smart and reliable.


Our next training course will start at the end of January 2015 so you must be able to join us then.

Selection process

If you’ve applied for this job before you’ll notice this time it’s a little different. To ensure that we find the best people for the job the application and selection process will include successful completion of all of the following:

Your application

Online pre-screen questions and online application form;

Situational judgement test (an online assessment);

A verify checking test (an online assessment);

Trainee Train Driver telephone interview

Your assessments

Trainee Driver Psychometric Assessments - Stage 1

Trainee Driver Psychometric Assessments - Stage 2

Your interview

Trainee Driver interview with members of the Driver Management team

Your medical

The medical will measure your fitness levels, eyesight, colour vision and hearing to ensure they meet the requirements of driving a train, it also includes a prohibited drug and alcohol screening.


So if you've had the telephone interview, you'll then enter shortlisting for the assessments. Good luck.

 

[387star]

I had my telephone interview internally for FGW

Seemed very straight forward one customer service competency based question the rest about motivation and the role

Think I did alright will find out soon though

Perhaps more questions are asked externals

Can someone confirm it is possible to fail the online assessments and a telephone interview is not automatic as one post suggested?

 

[Hprice1099]

Yay email today saying I've passed the phone interview, need to wait for the assessment date now

 

[BKHH]

Got the email today to say I'd passed the telephone interview.. Just waiting on booking the test! Anyone else heard back?

 

[graeme.h]

I've also received an email confirming I passed the telephone interview, congrats to everyone who has had the same!

 

[Riks1186]

Hi guys,

I have got threw to the assessment stage as well. Good luck to you all.

 

[iWanabee]

Another who passed and is through to assessment stage. Good luck everyone.

 

[graeme.h]

Had my email this afternoon inviting me for the first assessment, bit of a mission to York but ah well ha ha. Whoever else is going on the Thursday afternoon, see you there!

 

[viv65]

So blooming angry with myself today
I applied for this on the day it was advertised. I was lucky enough to get in before the vacancy was taken down. I did the online application form.. then a 'customer focused' test... all good... and I was emailed a 'memory' test to do. I thought that would be it, and I would be unsuccessful. Then, today, I received an email asking me to do a telephone interview. And then, a missed call and a voicemail to phone back regarding an interview tomorrow night, as someone had declined an interview. So... foolishly, I thought I would do a bit of research etc before I phoned them back (minimal confidence) Turns out, I missed that slot... and the lady on the phone said to check my emails for another interview slot? And an hour later, I got an email
to say that I had been unsuccessful with the online tests... as people had scored higher?? Now , I'm confused and sooooo pee'd off with myself for not phoning straight back... but I was at work and couldn't answer :"(
Female... pushing 50 and clocks ticking. Don't want to give up... but could slap myself right now x

 

[Gareth. c]

Hello, Well done and good luck to everyone that got through! I have my first assessment on Wednesday afternoon and just wondered if you go formal (suited and booted) or just smart/casual? Many thanks.

 

[lvaxb24]

Suit and tie at all stages. You're are being assessed at all times this is not limited to the content of your tests.

 

[Mattm123]

I got email today asking me to book in quick for a telephone interview and the assessments will be wed, thurs it fri if successful with the telephone interview. I'm guessing some people were not able to make the assessments as last week I received an email saying other people has scored more highly in the online tests. Either that or was an error.

I've read that the telephone interview on here is based on customer service. Anything else that you may be asked? Thanks guys and gals

 

[danchoochoo]

They must have a fair amount of vacancys to fill if they are inviting more applicants for assessments.

 

[viv65]

Received another email yesterday asking me to book an interview slot. Interview on Monday