Greater Anglia Vacancies -Trainee Mainline Driver

[Shrimpercj]

I’ve just had an email from GA asking if I have done any or all of the psychometric tests. I haven’t so I’ve no need to reply to the email.

Anyone else had this email?

I’ve passed SJT 1 month ago.

I wonder if it means I’m in the running for assessments now....... Hope so.

Yes I had this today also, I haven't done any tests so haven't replied

 

[Firestarter]

I’ve just had an email from GA asking if I have done any or all of the psychometric tests. I haven’t so I’ve no need to reply to the email.

Anyone else had this email?

I’ve passed SJT 1 month ago.

I wonder if it means I’m in the running for assessments now....... Hope so.

Got this email 2-3 weeks back for depot driver. Know I’ve just received the same email asking same questions for the mainline positions

 

[Mekiz79]

Yeah I got the email too and have replied that I passed both stage 1 & 2 previously. Although I did put this in my application so I'm a but confused as to why the need to ask this again, lol

 

[NJS71]

Got this email 2-3 weeks back for depot driver. Know I’ve just received the same email asking same questions for the mainline positions

Did you apply for mainline and depot?

 

[izik]

I’ve just had an email from GA asking if I have done any or all of the psychometric tests. I haven’t so I’ve no need to reply to the email.

Anyone else had this email?

I’ve passed SJT 1 month ago.

I wonder if it means I’m in the running for assessments now....... Hope so.

just receive same email.

 

[DmdBey]

I can confirm I have just received this email too!

 

[Firestarter]

Did you apply for mainline and depot?

Yes I did

 

[Theooboy]

I’m thinking of applying for this but waiting for my MMI results , one of my mates got an email today he has passed all the tests so he should only be waiting for an DMI

 

[James987]

Hi all,

Like most I have spoken to someone on the live chat who confirmed I have passed the SJT. I also just received the email asking if I had passed the psychometric tests previously. Around 5-6 years ago I applied to be a conductor with greater anglia and went down to the centre in Stratford and completed a series of test which I passed all of and then failed on the role play at the end of the day. Does anyone know if these are the same tests and whether they count? I’m guessing not but thought I would ask the question. Also for those discussing their application score, I too got a score of 12.

Thanks

 

[Termy]

Around 5-6 years ago I applied to be a conductor with greater anglia and went down to the centre in Stratford and completed a series of test which I passed all of and then failed on the role play at the end of the day. Does anyone know if these are the same tests and whether they count? I’m guessing not but thought I would ask the question.

The assessment centres and assessments that Conductors undertake are considered vastly different from the ones that Train Drivers undertake, so I believe that won't count. They, if I recall correctly, are only looking to confirm whether you have attended the specific Train Driver assessments.
Hope this helps!

 

[UPS1550]

Also got mainline email, had 2 for depot weeks ago

 

[NJS71]

Hi all,

Like most I have spoken to someone on the live chat who confirmed I have passed the SJT. I also just received the email asking if I had passed the psychometric tests previously. Around 5-6 years ago I applied to be a conductor with greater anglia and went down to the centre in Stratford and completed a series of test which I passed all of and then failed on the role play at the end of the day. Does anyone know if these are the same tests and whether they count? I’m guessing not but thought I would ask the question. Also for those discussing their application score, I too got a score of 12.

Thanks

I think it will be a no they don’t count.
But
If it were me I’d email them and ask.

 

[TheGoldfish]

I received 2 emails like this at the beginning of May. One for my mainline driver application and a second for the depot driver role.

Today I received a further email asking the same again for the Mainline Driver role.... ??? I did the ST 1 & 2 with GWR last year.
Sent the same reply off again this afternoon ... so wait and see what they come back with?

 

[Firestarter]

I’m thinking of applying for this but waiting for my MMI results , one of my mates got an email today he has passed all the tests so he should only be waiting for an DMI

Stop thinking and just apply

 

[Lee Saunders]

I got this earlier. Thought it might have been the SJT result lol. Could be waiting a while I think but they are shortlisting applications so fingers crossed everyone.

 

[Stephanie]

Same got the email confirming they are shortlisting the applications

 

[Maka]

Same here.

 

[Stephanie]

Just a waiting game now I guess

 

[Lee Saunders]

Is there anyway you can get the live chat on your phone? I’ve tried it on google chrome and it appears but you can’t actually type as it’s overlapping the previous page. So annoying lol I just want to find out my SJT results. And my laptop has now given up.

 

[UPS1550]

Is there anyway you can get the live chat on your phone? I’ve tried it on google chrome and it appears but you can’t actually type as it’s overlapping the previous page. So annoying lol I just want to find out my SJT results. And my laptop has now given up.

Same with me, chrome on Android, set to desktop mode, not perfect but it works

 

[Mabs]

I’ve just had an email from GA asking if I have done any or all of the psychometric tests. I haven’t so I’ve no need to reply to the email.

Anyone else had this email?

I’ve passed SJT 1 month ago.

I wonder if it means I’m in the running for assessments now....... Hope so.

I got the same email on the 2nd of May and nothing since then.

 

[Lee Saunders]

I’ve finally managed to get on live chat and I’ve passed. William who was the one messaging me said the next stage is assessments in Stratford assessment centre. He said this could take a couple of months. Just a waiting game now.

 

[Spacegirl]

Hello
I’ve recently applied for the maineline position and I’m waiting to hear back, I have done the sjt. I wanted to ask what happens at the assessment centre? What will we be doing? And do we only get one attempt while we are there?
Please if someone could help me as I am not sure what happens and I want to be prepared
Thanks

 

[Termy]

Hello
I’ve recently applied for the maineline position and I’m waiting to hear back, I have done the sjt. I wanted to ask what happens at the assessment centre? What will we be doing? And do we only get one attempt while we are there?
Please if someone could help me as I am not sure what happens and I want to be prepared
Thanks

If you progress to the assessment centre, you'll be emailed the correct and best(ish) resources to practice with. I wouldn't worry until you have this!
You will only have one attempt per assessment at the one centre, and in total you'll have two lives (two attempts ever) to get through the assessment centres. If you fail an assessment, you'll need to wait at least six months before you can apply again.
There is a Group Bourdon tool on this forum you can download for practising the concentration test. Hope this all helps!

 

[Spacegirl]

If you progress to the assessment centre, you'll be emailed the correct and best(ish) resources to practice with. I wouldn't worry until you have this!
You will only have one attempt per assessment at the one centre, and in total you'll have two lives (two attempts ever) to get through the assessment centres. If you fail an assessment, you'll need to wait at least six months before you can apply again.
There is a Group Bourdon tool on this forum you can download for practising the concentration test. Hope this all helps!

Yes thank you for replying lol was getting a bit awkward, I thought no one was going to reply

 

[Lee Saunders]

Does anyone know why GA train drivers salary is quite low compared to other companies? I understand that Mainline drivers get less than tube but it says when qualified it’s £29k a year. And Once you get Mainline driver license can you transfer to tfl aka tube? Thanks.

 

[Stigy]

Does anyone know why GA train drivers salary is quite low compared to other companies? I understand that Mainline drivers get less than tube but it says when qualified it’s £29k a year. And Once you get Mainline driver license can you transfer to tfl aka tube? Thanks.

The qualified salary will be about £50k. £29k will be the training salary (Although that’s quite high for a training salary, even if that’s for the duration of the training). Below is a link to the Aslef site...

https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=3355

 

[Lee Saunders]

The qualified salary will be about £50k. £29k will be the training salary (Although that’s quite high for a training salary, even if that’s for the duration of the training). Below is a link to the Aslef site...

https://www.aslef.org.uk/article.php?group_id=3355

Ok thanks it said £23k-£29k so I thought £23k was training and £29k qualified lol.

 

[Tony Nice]

I’ve finally managed to get on live chat and I’ve passed. William who was the one messaging me said the next stage is assessments in Stratford assessment centre. He said this could take a couple of months. Just a waiting game now.

Hello Lee
Did he say you were actually through and they are going to give you a date for stage 1 assessments

 

[Teddyward]

And Once you get Mainline driver license can you transfer to tfl aka tube? Thanks.

No. The ETDL has no bearing on the tube.