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

[jammmmmsssssss]

Yes there has been quite a loss of west drivers to GN hence the reduced weekend timetables on some GA routes and the odd cancellation here and there.

Like tonight

 

[joshj00]

No I haven't heard anything since the email confirming I had passed stage 1. I'll get in contact and see what they say.

Did you get any update ?

 

[pharaoh1368]

Got my SJT this morning and completed....first time having those questions in any SJT but then again this is my first time with GA

 

[golfsareus]

Can someone tell me if the April applications had the wage going up in 4 increments or 3 please?

 

[Spider1806]

If it helps time line wise, I had too sit the dfft part of stage 1 (had previously passed the rest with another toc before) I sat this dfft on May 29th.

I had another email on 24th June saying I had passed the dfft & didn’t have too complete stage 2 again due to having already passed previously.

Then received another email at the start of July bringing me in for driver manager interview which was booked in for mid July then had a e-mail at end of July saying I was successful following interview but would be held in a talent pool.

Towards the end of August I had another email advising they had a space opening up so had my medical 2 days after said email, medical all passed I ended up starting at the beginning of October

Definitely wasn’t expecting it to go as quick as it did!

Are you able to shed some light on the DFFT test?

What it involved? Was it hard?

 

[JMH77]

Did anyone else hear any further or are all these applications dead now? I did email asking for an update and didn't get a response. Does anyone know an alternative email to contact?

 

[spellbound330]

I passed stage one in Stratford recently, but since then haven’t heard a peep from them.

 

[LJG0589]

Are you able to shed some light on the DFFT test?

What it involved? Was it hard?

Sorry, didn’t realise this response was here
I sat it back earlier in the year but unfortunately I can’t remember what was on it off the top of my head but I do remember I definitely found it slightly easier than all of the other testing I had been through previously

 

[Spincity]

Are you able to shed some light on the DFFT test?

What it involved? Was it hard?

Pretty certain if someone failed it it’s going to be hard and if they passed it’s easy.

 

[Spider1806]

Sorry, didn’t realise this response was here
I sat it back earlier in the year but unfortunately I can’t remember what was on it off the top of my head but I do remember I definitely found it slightly easier than all of the other testing I had been through previously

Just looking to see what it’s based on?

Fault finding? Cogs?

 

[Brick79]

Just looking to see what it’s based on?

Fault finding? Cogs?

I did it not long ago and would also say it's a bit easier than the other tests. Theres 15 questions in something like 15 minutes (Can't remember exactly) but you'd probably be expected to complete about 9 minimum. It involves going through sheets showing a few train systems eg. a power box with the arrow pointing to good/ok/low or maybe windscreen fluid with a pressure bar, then on another sheet the priority things must be checked eg if the power box is low then there's an error and this must be dealt with first. It can look a bit daunting at the start due to a lot of info but its just a case of reading instructions and working methodically through step by step. The practice material you get sent is very similar to what you will do.

 

[Spider1806]

I did it not long ago and would also say it's a bit easier than the other tests. Theres 15 questions in something like 15 minutes (Can't remember exactly) but you'd probably be expected to complete about 9 minimum. It involves going through sheets showing a few train systems eg. a power box with the arrow pointing to good/ok/low or maybe windscreen fluid with a pressure bar, then on another sheet the priority things must be checked eg if the power box is low then there's an error and this must be dealt with first. It can look a bit daunting at the start due to a lot of info but its just a case of reading instructions and working methodically through step by step. The practice material you get sent is very similar to what you will do.

appreciate this thank you

 

[JMH77]

Just had an email to say I'm still on the list for stage 2 at some point. So there's still hope for those of us that completed stage 1 earlier this year.

 

[Spider1806]

Just had an email to say I'm still on the list for stage 2 at some point. So there's still hope for those of us that completed stage 1 earlier this year.

stage 2 being the psycometric tests?

 

[JMH77]

stage 2 being the psycometric tests?

The computer tests and mmi

 

[Spider1806]

Ok I have all tests in the bank but no email yet I applied for Cambridge

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I am still yet to receive any further comms about anything as it stands - apart from we will be in contact

 

[irishiron99]

Hi there, does anyone have any tips for the DMI? Many thanks

 

[Spider1806]

Hi there, does anyone have any tips for the DMI? Many thanks

wow your at DMI already? and half if not 3/4 of us are sitting not even been emailed after passing first stage? that's bad news for us?

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The computer tests and mmi

what depot did you go for?

 

[spellbound330]

Looks like more assessment emails are being sent out.

 

[GiordyRail]

I had an email on the 3rd Jan to book an assessment for Illford depot, but when I got home the assessment dates were booked up. Contacted HR and a note has been placed on my application to invite me to the next assessment dates

 

[Spider1806]

Least you are being offered something

I have passed my psychometrica but not even an email to say anything or update me

 

[GiordyRail]

Least you are being offered something

I have passed my psychometrica but not even an email to say anything or update me

They take a while to get back to you, I’m just hoping I don’t have to wait too long for an assessment. The railway can be slow when it comes to recruiting

 

[Hammersmad32]

I emailed back in November asking what was happening with the stage 2 assessments and was told that it’s still ongoing.
Now towards the end of Jan and I’m wondering whether it’s on complete hold or it’s just no longer moving forward.

 

[Jamesdoe]

I’m pleased to share that I have successfully passed my Driver Manager Interview (DMI)! I wanted to provide a timeline of my application process to help others who may be going through the same journey.
• 22/04/2024 – Submitted my application for Trainee Mainline Driver – Liverpool Street (West Anglia) and completed the SJT test.
• 02/05/2024 – Received an email confirming I had passed the SJT.
• 01/11/2024 – Received an invitation to book my Stage 1 assessment.
• 14/11/2024 – Completed Stage 1.
• 19/11/2024 – Received confirmation that I had passed Stage 1 and, on the same day, was invited to book Stage 2.
• 27/11/2024 – Completed Stage 2.
• 04/12/2024 – Received confirmation that I had passed Stage 2 and was informed that I would be contacted with DMI dates.
• 16/01/2025 – Received an invitation to book my DMI.
• 29/01/2025 – Completed my DMI.
• 31/01/2025 – Received a call confirming that I had been successful!
• Booked for a medical and have been told my start date will likely be late March or early April.

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone on this forum for all the valuable information and advice. The insights shared here have been incredibly helpful.

For those still in the process—stay determined, prepare well, and best of luck!

 

[Hammersmad32]

I’m pleased to share that I have successfully passed my Driver Manager Interview (DMI)! I wanted to provide a timeline of my application process to help others who may be going through the same journey.
• 22/04/2024 – Submitted my application for Trainee Mainline Driver – Liverpool Street (West Anglia) and completed the SJT test.
• 02/05/2024 – Received an email confirming I had passed the SJT.
• 01/11/2024 – Received an invitation to book my Stage 1 assessment.
• 14/11/2024 – Completed Stage 1.
• 19/11/2024 – Received confirmation that I had passed Stage 1 and, on the same day, was invited to book Stage 2.
• 27/11/2024 – Completed Stage 2.
• 04/12/2024 – Received confirmation that I had passed Stage 2 and was informed that I would be contacted with DMI dates.
• 16/01/2025 – Received an invitation to book my DMI.
• 29/01/2025 – Completed my DMI.
• 31/01/2025 – Received a call confirming that I had been successful!
• Booked for a medical and have been told my start date will likely be late March or early April.

I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone on this forum for all the valuable information and advice. The insights shared here have been incredibly helpful.

For those still in the process—stay determined, prepare well, and best of luck!

Congratulations.
I’m still waiting for a date for the stage 2 assessment.

 

[Jamesdoe]

Congratulations.
I’m still waiting for a date for the stage 2 assessment.

Thank you! I appreciate it. Hopefully, you’ll get your Stage 2 date soon.

 

[Blasian317]

Still waiting for a reply from my DMI which I did on the 28th. It is taking so long to get a reply.

 

[Adubbaya]

Hi everyone - I start driver training at the end of the month for GA and I just wondered if anyone has been through the process, with GA or another TOC, and out of interest could tell me roughly what it the process looks like through to qualification

TIA!!

 

[roy2282]

Congratulations.
I’m still waiting for a date for the stage 2 assessment.

Same here,got emaill 16/12/24 saying I passed sjt but nothing going forward

 

[mimoma]

Hi everyone - I start driver training at the end of the month for GA and I just wondered if anyone has been through the process, with GA or another TOC, and out of interest could tell me roughly what it the process looks like through to qualification

TIA!!

A few years ago there was a thread somebody made (I think they were with GA as well) about ‘a day in my life’ during their training. Sort of what they did most weeks, when they went out to a depot and how their driving hours were going. I can’t seem to find it but if you search for it and can find it it was an interesting read