Greater Anglia - Trainee Drivers - Multiple Locations (14/01/22)

[Tigerkenco]

Yes, it’s pretty poor to be honest. Fortunately I didn’t rely on them and have started elsewhere. I hope you all manage to get a start at some point

Likewise, I let Jordan know I’d have been fuming if I’d not got lucky elsewhere.

 

[Carl98k]

Likewise, I let Jordan know I’d have been fuming if I’d not got lucky elsewhere.

Where did you get a start?

 

[Tigerkenco]

Where did you get a start?

GTR

 

[EastLDN786]

Just received an email that 1-3 months the vacancies will be readvertised and you can repply for it.Has anyone else received the same email today?

Did they say that assessments have been failed?
Apologies I'm just trying to understand why they would say that

 

[Greeny1]

Did everyone reply to the E-mail?

 

[mrredrunner100]

Did everyone reply to the E-mail?

The temptation!!!

 

[Shaf Islam]

Hi All,

After years of trying, I have finally been invited to my first assessment day with Greater Anglia. I have been preparing with the materials which I was supplied with but what else can I do to boost my chances? I feel like I am doing well with the practice questions but I am not sure exactly what the pass mark is. I am more focused on not making any mistakes rather than getting further along.

Thanks,
Shaf

 

[Lilla]

Hi All,

After years of trying, I have finally been invited to my first assessment day with Greater Anglia. I have been preparing with the materials which I was supplied with but what else can I do to boost my chances? I feel like I am doing well with the practice questions but I am not sure exactly what the pass mark is. I am more focused on not making any mistakes rather than getting further along.

Thanks,
Shaf

What assessment is this?

 

[Shaf Islam]

What assessment is this?

Trainee train driver. The first assessment.

You'll need to specify the position for relevant information as the assessments are different for every role

Trainee train driver. The first assessment day.

 

[B Boy 82]

Same!!!! Finally got my seat last year. My advise keep this as an option but get back out there applying.

 

[Jaytrains]

I got an email invitation last week to attend assessments but I already started a course elsewhere

 

[martin2345uk]

Their qualified process is no better, I applied well over a year ago and in the time it’s taken to be invited to interview I’d been through the whole recruitment process with another TOC and accepted a job

 

[Greeny1]

Hi All,

After years of trying, I have finally been invited to my first assessment day with Greater Anglia. I have been preparing with the materials which I was supplied with but what else can I do to boost my chances? I feel like I am doing well with the practice questions but I am not sure exactly what the pass mark is. I am more focused on not making any mistakes rather than getting further along.

Thanks,
Shaf

Well done and good luck to you! I haven't heard anything more yet.

 

[Big dom]

Trainee train driver. The first assessment.


Trainee train driver. The first assessment day.

You have all the information you need Shaf in the pack sent to you . It’s easier on the day itself as you are more focussed . You can raise your scores slightly through practice but you either do or don’t have the natural ability . Good luck

 

[Craig Stephens]

Good luck to you on your assessment! Im rooting for you!

 

[Greeny1]

I applied too GA, completed the tests/applications and never heard back. I applied to SWR a week later and had a job within 4 weeks. I wrote a 2 page sheet on this, displaying my frustration and cause. However it doesn’t matter. I had to move from friends and family to get the role I wanted because they (GA) couldn’t be bothered to reply. I am now in south West London working for SWR as a driver. My point would be that GA are a company that would offer 10 opportunities when the requirement is 1.

But good luck to you on your assessment! Im rooting for you!

Wow, well done for getting the job! Seems a waste to get people through the assessments then never follow through. I don't think I'm in the position to relocate so it's my only option. I guess it is what it is.

 

[Shaf Islam]

You have all the information you need Shaf in the pack sent to you . It’s easier on the day itself as you are more focussed . You can raise your scores slightly through practice but you either do or don’t have the natural ability . Good luck

Hi Dom,

Your advice was spot on. I passed the first stage! The next step is a couple of computer tests. Thanks

Good luck to you on your assessment! Im rooting for you!

Thanks. I passed the first round!!

 

[Big dom]

Hi Dom,

Your advice was spot on. I passed the first stage! The next step is a couple of computer tests. Thanks


Thanks. I passed the first round!!

Well done mate . Pleased for you . I have medical in 15 days . We could be on same course . The whole process when you are in it is very quick

 

[Shaf Islam]

Well done mate . Pleased for you . I have medical in 15 days . We could be on same course . The whole process when you are in it is very quick

Thanks, they did say 2 weeks when I passed but got back to me within the week. I’m just practicing for the MMI mainly, I’m not too sure what I can do for the other tests??? Imagine if we are in the same class. I know that the first couple months are in Stratford.

 

[Domenico]

Thanks, they did say 2 weeks when I passed but got back to me within the week. I’m just practicing for the MMI mainly, I’m not too sure what I can do for the other tests??? Imagine if we are in the same class. I know that the first couple months are in Stratford.

Hi shaf, I just got invite for first assessment for mainline, I got the pack trough email, but does you recommend any extra advice or tips for me? Assessment is in 2 weeks time.
Many thanks,
Domenico.

What I will expect on first assessment? Will involve the interview or just the test?

 

[Shaf Islam]

Hi shaf, I just got invite for first assessment for mainline, I got the pack trough email, but does you recommend any extra advice or tips for me? Assessment is in 2 weeks time.
Many thanks,
Domenico.

What I will expect on first assessment? Will involve the interview or just the test?

Hi Dom,

The pack they send it is very helpful but for the group bourdon, look online for the 4 dot test. The one they send you is with numbers. Practice. Practice. Practise is the main thing.

No interview on the first day. You’ll do 4 paper tests and the computer if you’re successful at a later date.

Good luck!

 

[Big dom]

Cheers Shaf you will be starting one day soon mate

 

[Greeny1]

I received the E-mail saying that the application is no longer active, and the trainee mainline driver vacancy has been advertised again as of today. Why would they do this when applicants already passed the SJT?

 

[Big dom]

Passing the SJT is only the start of a very long process

 

[golfsareus]

Sounds like they send you the SJT and you may or may not ever hear from them again and if you do it might be over a year until you do?

 

[Big dom]

Don’t give up . You need an element of luck to get on an assessment centre and then it’s down to your performance . They are testing plenty at the moment though

 

[golfsareus]

Don’t give up . You need an element of luck to get on an assessment centre and then it’s down to your performance . They are testing plenty at the moment though

I’ve passed the assessment centre before so would only need to pass interview I think

 

[Big dom]

I’ve passed the assessment centre before so would only need to pass interview I think

I had passed elsewhere . Had MMI and DMI in same week and medical 3 weeks later and started 10 days later . It can be a quick process once in the system

 

[golfsareus]

Nice man how long did it take from actually applying though? Like when did they first make contact?

 

[Big dom]

i applied jan last year and it was almost 10 months