Greater Anglia - Trainee Mainline/Depot Driver - Various (12/04/24)

[Bigsej]

I’ve had the same - two emails. One for each post I applied for at London Liverpool Street…

 

[Finn88]

Wonder what the criteria is to make it to testing?

 

[Covnarcom]

Is the psychometric testing they mention the OPC’s standard testing? If so, I’ve already done that and passed it with another TOC. The email mentions that I’d still have to do it, which I’m confused by.

 

[Greeny1]

Passed SJT. I suspect they choose who they think are the most suitable and go from there. Its competitive. I guess we shouldn't really be surprised. At least its nice to know I passed something in the process, twice

 

[JamesThame97]

Wow, so you’ve applied 3 times. Doesn’t look good for the rest of us, it’s not easy getting on the trains

Lots of competition, it's a very popular job to go for. Congrats on passing the test though, I'm also through

 

[will8447]

Is the psychometric testing they mention the OPC’s standard testing? If so, I’ve already done that and passed it with another TOC. The email mentions that I’d still have to do it, which I’m confused by.

It would be OPC enhanced test so you would only have to do the fault finding test and maybe the VSE.

 

[Teddyward]

It would be OPC enhanced test so you would only have to do the fault finding test and maybe the VSE.

VSE not required.

 

[Samzino]

Just DFTT ideally assuming your main bulk of Assessments passed meet their scoring too(This applies to those who've sat the National Standard set of assessments already.

 

[JWS]

yep just got my email for mainline for cambs and stortford saying I'm invited to the next stages, I've already completed all psychometrics with another TOC so fingers crossed I skip abit, or wait 6months and hear nothing. haha, I imagine they are waiting for there pay deal agreement, then mass retirements so they need to air on the side of caution

VSE not required.

no VSE but they do require DFFT

 

[TomH1994]

Yeah I got this email as well. Good luck everyone

 

[King8989]

Stage 1- TRP1, TRP2, Group Bourdon, TEA Occ, And DFFT
stage 2- WAFV, ATAVT, 2 hand co ordination and MMI

 

[JWS]

Stage 1- TRP1, TRP2, Group Bourdon, TEA Occ, And DFFT
stage 2- WAFV, ATAVT, 2 hand co ordination and MMI

is stage 2 basically the computer tests?

 

[SimonC1986]

Got my email update too. Waiting.

 

[King8989]

is stage 2 basically the computer tests?

yes thats correct

 

[JWS]

yes thats correct

Thanks for that, so I only have the do the DFFT I hope as I’ve already completed all other tests to enhanced….altho I know enhanced can differ from TOC to TOC.
Fingers crossed they actually do some recruiting this time haha

 

[Andreas D]

Is the psychometric testing they mention the OPC’s standard testing? If so, I’ve already done that and passed it with another TOC. The email mentions that I’d still have to do it, which I’m confused by.

Do they supply practice materials?

 

[Samzino]

Do they supply practice materials?

Only if you've gotten a confirmed Assessment Center date. Usually you'll be given 7 days minimum in advance to prepare of which would included the standard materials.

 

[Greeny1]

Do they supply practice materials?

If you want to try some of this sooner, there are websites out there that, for a fee or monthly fee, give you access to mock questions for each test. Obviously, it could be money down the toilet if you don't get any further than the SJT. However, you never know; it could give you a head start. Why not be well prepared if you can afford it? It's an interesting challenge.

 

[Andreas D]

If you want to try some of this sooner, there are websites out there that, for a fee or monthly fee, give you access to mock questions for each test. Obviously, it could be money down the toilet if you don't get any further than the SJT. However, you never know; it could give you a head start. Why not be well prepared if you can afford it? It's an interesting challenge.

Thanks I’ll have a look

 

[Trackman2]

I received an unsuccessful email. I always fail SJT

 

[JamesThame97]

I received an unsuccessful email. I always fail SJT

Sorry to hear it mate, I'm sure something will come your way!

 

[Miky_G]

Has anyone got an HR email address for Greater Anglia, not just a generic one that'll get lost in the system? I need to speak to them about something a bit different. If you do then can you pm me, thank you

 

[Andreas D]

Has anyone one had an update on the next stage yet?

 

[JamesThame97]

Has anyone one had an update on the next stage yet?

No not yet, from what I understand you almost have to forget about it now as it could be months before they get back to you.

 

[Andreas D]

No not yet, from what I understand you almost have to forget about it now as it could be months before they get back to you.

we only have a 6 month timeline

 

[JWS]

Yeh so maybe check after 5months and 30days

 

[Zain K]

Applied for this role and passed the STJ. Yeah it mentioned there is 6 months for them to hold your application so really have to wait for that time period for any good news to the next stage. One friend on here mentioned it was 12 months for last year.

 

[JWS]

Yeh I can’t help but wonder, if it’s all to do with there pay deal which is rumoured to be July-august. Then a fair few retirements and spaces to fill. Potentially.

 

[Andreas D]

I’ve just received an email for the next stage.
Theirs a lot of practice material that comes with it.
Got a week to practice

 

[Samzino]

I assume Cambridge is one of the first depots for priority will be interesting to see what other depots may have received an Email.