gtr/1404

[purplejonesy]

Hi everyone, I have only just come across this group. I completed the assessment centre last year applying for a different job with GTR.

I have my manager Interview at the end of the month.

Congratulations to everyone who has passed up to this point.

However I am confused, the application was for the Great Northern line, at what point were people being told they are going over to ThamesLink, was there any sort of warning, or literally being told at interview?

 

[baz962]

Hi everyone, I have only just come across this group. I completed the assessment centre last year applying for a different job with GTR.

I have my manager Interview at the end of the month.

Congratulations to everyone who has passed up to this point.

However I am confused, the application was for the Great Northern line, at what point were people being told they are going over to ThamesLink, was there any sort of warning, or literally being told at interview?

Hi mate I passed everything but failed dmi and I was led to believe great northern, then at dmi was asked what depot I applied for which it did not say on my application and was told I would be tl so at interview for me mate.

 

[purplejonesy]

Hi mate I passed everything but failed dmi and I was led to believe great northern, then at dmi was asked what depot I applied for which it did not say on my application and was told I would be tl so at interview for me mate.

How weird. I don't recall ever getting an option to request a specific depot

 

[bILLOO]

My job reference is for GN I believe; however HR are hinting that I could be placed at Cricklewood.

 

[baz962]

My job reference is for GN I believe; however HR are hinting that I could be placed at Cricklewood.

I was told instead of gn I would be cricklewood tl mate what did they say at your interview

 

[bILLOO]

Interview wasn't for a specific depot but at the time my nearest was Bedford.

 

[aurusha]

Hi all, I am preparing for my MMI interview and I came across this forum. Baz - failing DMI is not a bid deal as you know that you can try again in 6 months and it will not count as your second attempt.
I was told that there is no spaces in Bedford for trainees.. I don't think they have a plan yet as to where trainees will be based as they need to build depots to accommodate drivers. When I spoke to HR they asked me if I was interested in GN or TL and my DMI was on TL side.
Any tips for MMI? I can't even remember of examples I wrote during my assessments..ooops..

 

[baz962]

Hi all, I am preparing for my MMI interview and I came across this forum. Baz - failing DMI is not a bid deal as you know that you can try again in 6 months and it will not count as your second attempt.
I was told that there is no spaces in Bedford for trainees.. I don't think they have a plan yet as to where trainees will be based as they need to build depots to accommodate drivers. When I spoke to HR they asked me if I was interested in GN or TL and my DMI was on TL side.
Any tips for MMI? I can't even remember of examples I wrote during my assessments..ooops..

Thanks mate yes I know it is not part of two strikes still disappointing esp as I had a great interview and will try again I applied gn but found out at dmi that I would be tl cricklewood if I made it.

 

[purplejonesy]

So for those that are being told that they may be based at cricklewood, what line do you current live on/closest to, GN or TL?

 

[aurusha]

I live in Bedford so I would like to be based at Luton/St Albans / Hitchin or WGC..(If I pass MMI). I don't really mind if it is TL or GN as long as it is easy to get to...
Purplejonesey- did they offer you position ?
Baz - did you have your interview with GN driver managers? Apply in 6 months and we can train together ! Haha.. As I'm only available to start from April next year )

 

[baz962]

I live in Bedford so I would like to be based at Luton/St Albans / Hitchin or WGC..(If I pass MMI). I don't really mind if it is TL or GN as long as it is easy to get to...
Purplejonesey- did they offer you position ?
Baz - did you have your interview with GN driver managers? Apply in 6 months and we can train together ! Haha.. As I'm only available to start from April next year )

Hi mate yes I live in Bedford too, My two interviewers were not there one was on holiday and one sick I got a manager and an ops manager so no idea I will apply again but knowing my luck they will have a recruitment drive just before 6 months and then probably six months after that so I have to hope they will be recruiting from February lol, have you passed dmi yourself I had mmi first so only dmi for me.

 

[aurusha]

I had my assessments and DMI so only MMI and medical left. However I would be happier if I passed MMI and only had DMI left... I am worried about MMI more than I should be .. however I have a week to prepare for it..
Maybe it is worth speaking with a recruitment team and asking them if they would be happy to invite you to the interview next time they need drivers instead of you applying again? I am sure they have some sort of database with people who passed important bit. I am not sure why they failed you on DMI.. did you ask for a feedback?

 

[baz962]

I had my assessments and DMI so only MMI and medical left. However I would be happier if I passed MMI and only had DMI left... I am worried about MMI more than I should be .. however I have a week to prepare for it..
Maybe it is worth speaking with a recruitment team and asking them if they would be happy to invite you to the interview next time they need drivers instead of you applying again? I am sure they have some sort of database with people who passed important bit. I am not sure why they failed you on DMI.. did you ask for a feedback?

I have e mailed twice and phoned twice last time was Friday week and she had not had an e mail and was unable to find my feedback but another lad on here had his dmi two days after me got the rejection e mail same day as me and had his feedback within 24 hours which was two weeks Tuesday coming lol.

 

[purplejonesy]

I live in Bedford so I would like to be based at Luton/St Albans / Hitchin or WGC..(If I pass MMI). I don't really mind if it is TL or GN as long as it is easy to get to...
Purplejonesey- did they offer you position ?
Baz - did you have your interview with GN driver managers? Apply in 6 months and we can train together ! Haha.. As I'm only available to start from April next year )

I have not been offered a job yet no, I still need to have my DMI interview. I done my MMI on the second day of my assessment centre about a year ago. I have my DMI at Kings Cross at the end of this month.

I currently live Stevenage, but will be moving to Baldock at some point in the near future so on the wrong side of the line to go over to Thameslink. Crincklewood would really be too far away for me to get to, and take to long if I was to get the train into work.

 

[aurusha]

Baz, well they will have to find your records or you can ask for a second interview
Purplejonsey, I don't think that they would offer you Cricklewood if you live on GN . They usually ask what is your preferred depot in DMI.
My MMI is next Monday and I just can not think of the answers I gave them.. I wonder if I can change them on a day if I think that I have a better example...

 

[baz962]

Baz, well they will have to find your records or you can ask for a second interview
Purplejonsey, I don't think that they would offer you Cricklewood if you live on GN . They usually ask what is your preferred depot in DMI.
My MMI is next Monday and I just can not think of the answers I gave them.. I wonder if I can change them on a day if I think that I have a better example...

You can change them mate I believe

 

[donpoku]

Hi does anyone know what route cricklewood trainees/drivers would be signing? Thanks.

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[bILLOO]

Hi does anyone know what route cricklewood trainees/drivers would be signing? Thanks.

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Majority of the TL routes I would imagine?

 

[aurusha]

I asked this question in my interview and they said that they haven't decided but it won't be the same as it is now where you have to know them all.. It will be one or two routes for each depot.

 

[bILLOO]

I asked this question in my interview and they said that they haven't decided but it won't be the same as it is now where you have to know them all.. It will be one or two routes for each depot.

Possibly the Luton and Bedford terminators to a few locations south of the river?

 

[baz962]

Possibly the Luton and Bedford terminators to a few locations south of the river?

you get my pm mate

 

[PhoenixBC]

Hi all, just want to say that I'm due to start at Cricklewood on 20th pending my medical tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all there.

 

[baz962]

Hi all, just want to say that I'm due to start at Cricklewood on 20th pending my medical tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all there.

congrats buddy

 

[djsmith200]

is all the GN training out of cricklewood?

 

[bILLOO]

you get my pm mate

Sorry mate, I didn't!

Hi all, just want to say that I'm due to start at Cricklewood on 20th pending my medical tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Congrats, mate! Hopefully will see you somewhere out and about!

 

[aurusha]

is all the GN training out of cricklewood?

Cricklewood is for TL..

 

[aurusha]

Possibly the Luton and Bedford terminators to a few locations south of the river?

To my understanding Drivers would have one route , let's say ... drivers at Bedford would go to Brighton/ Luton - Sutton / St Albans - Sevenoaks and so on.. (I spoke to them today and they don't know the answer as no one has made a decision yet) So it will not be the same as it is now where drivers know majority of Routes.

 

[aurusha]

Hi all, just want to say that I'm due to start at Cricklewood on 20th pending my medical tomorrow. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Congratulations

 

[purplejonesy]

you get my pm mate

How did your medical go?

 

[afc]

Has anyone else had their DMI this week?