GBRF Stockport/Manchester trainees

[Red1980]

GB Railfreight have just advertised for trainee drivers at the above area. People with valid psychometric passes have an advantage.

Must live within the area too.

Good luck to all who apply.

https://careers-gbrailfreight.icims...eedsRedirect=false&jan1offset=0&jun1offset=60

 

[DJD]

Right on my doorstep that. I’m not sure whether I would qualify as I’ve got no previous groundstaff experience and not done any psychometric tests.

I would pay for a test if they would consider me. I would really love that job. It would be ideal for me.

 

[Red1980]

*correction*

Well keep your eyes peeled mate you never know what other vacancies come up.

Best of luck.

 

[No Fault Found]

Unless you know something I don’t, it states applicants MUST have passed a valid psychometric test in the past 5 years.

 

[No Fault Found]

 

[TTD85]

Can only assume this is linked to the work they do at the Trafford Park Euro Terminal although that’s at the opposite end of the Manchester area to Stockport.

Don’t think there is a depot up there so must be new work?

 

[TeaTrain]

Hi I wanted to apply for this role but one of the questions is asking for the test centre I passed my tests and on what date. It was for Virgin Trains 3 years ago and it was conducted at their training centre in Crewe. I don't have any email or anything to know the exact date. Does anyone have some advice on how its possible to find that information? Thank you for your time.

 

[Dave Tasty]

If it was with the OPC then it may be worth calling or emailing them as they will have a record of you. You may have to supply some extra info such as your national insurance number but they should be able to help.

 

[Red1980]

Hi I wanted to apply for this role but one of the questions is asking for the test centre I passed my tests and on what date. It was for Virgin Trains 3 years ago and it was conducted at their training centre in Crewe. I don't have any email or anything to know the exact date. Does anyone have some advice on how its possible to find that information? Thank you for your time.

I'm pretty sure that even if it was in house like mine was that it still has to be on a national database somewhere as there may be times you'd of wanted to change TOC....every TOC needs to know that transferring candidates have passed their psychometric assessments.....its one of the questions on the transfer of safety information form every TOC uses.

I'd contact virgin directly if I were you. Although I'm sure if you were able to at least narrow it down to a month on your GBRF application form they'd find you once they did their checks.

 

[TeaTrain]

Thanks for the info. Yes I know the month and year but just not the exact day/date. I will mention I can provide additional details where possible.

 

[Red1980]

Thanks for the info. Yes I know the month and year but just not the exact day/date. I will mention I can provide additional details where possible.

I'm sure that would be more than enough.

 

[LRV3004]

Passed train driver psychometrics within the last five years? Check.
Previous groundstaff experience? Check.
Live within an hour of the depot? Check.
Application in? Check.
Let's see how this turns out!
Good luck everyone!

 

[Red1980]

Good luck

Passed train driver psychometrics within the last five years? Check.
Previous groundstaff experience? Check.
Live within an hour of the depot? Check.
Application in? Check.
Let's see how this turns out!
Good luck everyone![/QUOTE

Good luck.

 

[LRV3004]

Just went back onto their website to check something for a friend - it's no longer there so looks like it's closed. I did speak to someone at GBRf this morning and they did say at least 110 applications have been received.

 

[Tom Quinne]

110 is a tiny amount of applications, I assume the restrictive/realistic essential requirements weeded out many thousands.

 

[TeaTrain]

Good luck to everyone who went for this! I think others will have far more experience in this. Don't have Groundstaff experience. The closest I have is being a conductor and getting onto the track at each morning if I started at 4am prepping the dvt and 67. Ah well. We will see how it goes anyway!

 

[LRV3004]

Good luck to everyone who went for this! I think others will have far more experience in this. Don't have Groundstaff experience. The closest I have is being a conductor and getting onto the track at each morning if I started at 4am prepping the dvt and 67. Ah well. We will see how it goes anyway!

Good luck! Would I be right in assuming you're with TfW at Crewe? I almost ended up there myself as a Conductor but DRS offered me a job first!

 

[TeaTrain]

TfW at Holyhead. Was ATW when I was there. Good bunch of people!

 

[LRV3004]

TfW at Holyhead. Was ATW when I was there. Good bunch of people!

Ah Holyhead! Applied to be a Conductor there once four years ago but was unsuccessful at interview! I was in the talent pool for Crewe but then DRS offered me my current role! Where abouts do you live though matey? The GBRf ad specified you must live in the Stockport/Manchester area. I live 15 minutes from Stockport, which is ironically where I was born and grew up!

 

[TeaTrain]

I am in Manchester. I moved a few years ago to here. Its only a 15 minute drive from my place so that side is covered. I am about a 3 minute walk from Piccadilly Station so not to bad. Its just a waiting game now as usual! Good luck though!

 

[LRV3004]

I see! Let us know how you go on! Good luck to you too!

 

[Red1980]

They've advertised for trainees at Felixstowe as well now. Not sure if it's under the same parameters regarding existing test passes but good luck to all.

 

[TeaTrain]

I am a bit worried lol. Got to resit my tests for TPE next week so I better pass them again or else this application is down the drain!

 

[LRV3004]

They've advertised for trainees at Felixstowe as well now. Not sure if it's under the same parameters regarding existing test passes but good luck to all.

Pretty much same parameters but with two differences - must live within an hour of Felixstowe (obviously), and unlike the Stockport vacancy, previous groundstaff experience is essential, as opposed to preferred.

 

[DanielPedro91]

Ah Holyhead! Applied to be a Conductor there once four years ago but was unsuccessful at interview! I was in the talent pool for Crewe but then DRS offered me my current role! Where abouts do you live though matey? The GBRf ad specified you must live in the Stockport/Manchester area. I live 15 minutes from Stockport, which is ironically where I was born and grew up!

Have DRS offered you a role ? I was placed into the talent pool too but I am yet to hear from them

 

[LRV3004]

Have DRS offered you a role ? I was placed into the talent pool too but I am yet to hear from them

I'm already employed by DRS - been there just over a year and a half!

 

[TeaTrain]

Did anyone every hear back about this role? I am guessing I wasn't what they were looking for!

 

[LRV3004]

Did anyone every hear back about this role? I am guessing I wasn't what they were looking for!

I got an e-mail yesterday saying they would be in touch later this week regarding "further steps".

 

[TeaTrain]

Ah well done to you! I assume then I didn't make the cut. Good luck!

 

[LRV3004]

Ah well done to you! I assume then I didn't make the cut. Good luck!

Thanks, however until I receive an e-mail actually saying I've gone further, I'm still being cautious! Until you receive a rejection e-mail, then I wouldn't rule yourself out either just yet!