Greater anglia depot drivers

[Angrydrunk]

Hi, first time for me so please be gentle!! I have applied for this position and was wondering if anyone has had a reply yet?
And secondly I'm a volunteer crew member for the RNLI and I'm guessing that they will not appreciate me rocking up late because I have been on a shout?

 

[martin2345uk]

Nope heard nothing yet mate!

 

[Saracen_83]

Me either, but not expecting anything for a few weeks

 

[Mowgli]

Hi, first time for me so please be gentle!! I have applied for this position and was wondering if anyone has had a reply yet?
And secondly I'm a volunteer crew member for the RNLI and I'm guessing that they will not appreciate me rocking up late because I have been on a shout?

I would imagine that if you turn up late for the assessments you will not be allowed to sit them. The good news is that your work with the RNLI should give you some great examples if you progress to the MMI.

 

[Will66]

Hi, first post for me!

I've applied for this role. After submitting my application I got an almost immediate invite to do the online tests which I have completed. I am yet to hear anything back yet but I am hopeful!

My background is as an Officer of the Watch in the Navy although I am currently a Maths teacher (random I know) but I am looking for something that has less of the nugatory hassles of teaching and the opportunity seemed too good to pass up.

I was just posting to see if anyone had heard back? Also to wish anyone else who has applied best of luck!

 

[rhys37429]

i didnt pass the online test, good luck to everyone else who managed to pass them.

 

[Saracen_83]

i didnt pass the online test, good luck to everyone else who managed to pass them.

Is that the sjt??

Sorry to hear that mate, hopefully better luck next time

 

[martin2345uk]

Sorry to hear it too mate.
At least they're sending out the replies and not keeping us hanging on...

 

[Will66]

Sorry to hear that, still waiting on mine!

 

[gbi17]

has any one heard anything back from GA?

 

[Will66]

Still waiting! According to their site my application is still under consideration.

 

[gbi17]

Hi, just a quick question for those who may know about this. Does anyone know how many days the working week is as a GA depot driver?

 

[Will66]

According to the ASLEF site they work 6-10 hour shifts which would mean a 4 day working week on 10 hour shifts.

 

[gbi17]

According to the ASLEF site they work 6-10 hour shifts which would mean a 4 day working week on 10 hour shifts.

cheers mate!!

 

[ZNB12]

Hi, just a quick question for those who may know about this. Does anyone know how many days the working week is as a GA depot driver?

Hi
The Depot Drivers work a 5 Day week with Sundays outside for now. This is only at Clacton, Colchester, Southend and Ilford. Don't know what Crown point work.
Roster is average of 35hrs week with 8 weeks on 2 weeks off A/L built into the two weeks off. However this may change in the future with harmonisation between GE, Anglia and WA. It looks like the 4 day week may come into force. The shifts average of 8hrs.
Hope this helps.

 

[gbi17]

Hi
The Depot Drivers work a 5 Day week with Sundays outside for now. This is only at Clacton, Colchester, Southend and Ilford. Don't know what Crown point work.
Roster is average of 35hrs week with 8 weeks on 2 weeks off A/L built into the two weeks off. However this may change in the future with harmonisation between GE, Anglia and WA. It looks like the 4 day week may come into force. The shifts average of 8hrs.
Hope this helps.

awesome thanks for this!

 

[TheEdge]

Crown Point depot turns are set at 8 hours, honestly I'm not sure exactly what the working week is, but I think in theory its 35 hours and 5 days. Crown Point is an Anglia depot so doesn't have the odd annual leave system, its just a rota and falls when it falls.

 

[Will66]

Just got hold of Greater Anglia's HR dept on their careers chat. Apparently I should hear in the next couple of weeks. Hopefully that means next stage!

 

[Saracen_83]

Just had email to say I passed online assessments and they will be in touch in 2018 for train driver assessments

 

[martin2345uk]

I just got this email from them:

Dear Martin

Thank you for applying for the role of Trainee Depot Driver.

Just to let you know that you have passed the online assessment and we will be in touch early 2018 to organise train driver assessments.

Kind regards

Recruitment Team

 

[Will66]

I just got that too. Was it from someone called Sally? Because that was the name that came up on the chat!

 

[MrPIC]

hey guys, I used to work as a DD with GA, I'll answer any questions you might have within reason!

 

[Bulldog]

This is my first post as I found out about the Trainee Depot Driver job through this website (THANK YOU!!) Just got notified that I passed the online assessments, very happy at that!

MrPIC - there is a lot of messages on here about working hours, what is a "typical" working pattern also any advice on where you can get practice assessments for the assessment day ?

 

[Brian88]

Passed too. Anybody know how many slots they are recruiting for? Or is it a talent pool.

 

[gbi17]

Passed too. Anybody know how many slots they are recruiting for? Or is it a talent pool.

I was successful at my DMI recently (having passed assessments with another TOC) and have been given a start date in march 2018 (medical pending). from what I know they were looking for january and March start dates.

From what it looks like, I think all those who have been succesful at the online assessment stage will go to complete their psychometric assessments for March start dates.

 

[Bulldog]

gbi17 - congrats, what was the assessments like and where did you find practice questions/assessments?

Brian88 - congrats where did you apply for?

 

[gbi17]

gbi17 - congrats, what was the assessments like and where did you find practice questions/assessments?

Brian88 - congrats where did you apply for?

hi Bulldog, i did the assessments with another TOC which require enhanced scores similar to Greater Anglia, so all I had to do was the Managers Interview.

There is a lot of information on this forum that will help you for the assessments, I used this forum along with the practice material provided by the TOC and passed it all!

I would say best thing to do now is to get practising the Great Bourdon Test as the tool is available on this forum. The practice material will be sent to you in good time before your assessment day!

 

[MrPIC]

Hi, no idea about practice stuff for the asessments, as it was different when I did it. Typical day involves shunting units around the yard, preparing trains for service, laying the points for arrivals and departures, and other general railway yard stuff!

 

[Blanka]

Also received the email saying I passed the first part.
Anybody able to explain the "Sunday outside working hours" aspect? I work for a TOC currently but Sunday is included in the working week, so I'm a little curious as to how this works? Is one rostered to work Sundays and paid at overtime rates or???

 

[Blanka]

Hi, no idea about practice stuff for the asessments, as it was different when I did it. Typical day involves shunting units around the yard, preparing trains for service, laying the points for arrivals and departures, and other general railway yard stuff!

What would you say are the best and worst parts of the role?