If you have passed assessments already I'd suggest firing off an email assuming you haven't been unsuccessful at sift but perhaps haven't heard back
I secured an interview in summer 2015 this way and the rest is history
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GTR - Trainee Train Driver vacancies (07/12/20)
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Hi,
I have a question which has been on my mind. I'm not sure if anyone else has given this much thought.
What do train drivers do if they need to use the toilet? Is there one next to the cab to quickly use whilst stopped or are they able to use the facilities at a train station whilst leaving a guard or supervisor to watch the train?
Any information will be appreciated, thanks.
I have a question which has been on my mind. I'm not sure if anyone else has given this much thought.
What do train drivers do if they need to use the toilet? Is there one next to the cab to quickly use whilst stopped or are they able to use the facilities at a train station whilst leaving a guard or supervisor to watch the train?
Any information will be appreciated, thanks.
I’m assuming that will be met with the same generic reply as the other posters on here had said they got. Successful applicants I believe have it stated in their email that they have passed the online stage however recruitment are now looking into wether they have done the psychometrics and if it’s to GTR’s standards or not. Most likely if they have had no reply yet means they simply just have not looked at their application yet.
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Can you possibly enlighten me here... What is GLOP short for? Thanks Cosmic
HeritageSussex
Member
Glop is a word. It is used in one particular activity and the proceedures you have to remember.
Hustlequeen
Member
It’s one of the tests on memory, it’s a passage you read all about a made up substance called glop that makes the track wheels run smoother and you have to remember what is written then answer questions on it after.
Gs1 If you’ve really got to go you’ve got to go. Best to try to moderate your drink intake as it doesn’t look favourable to have lots of delays stacking up due to driver in the loo. They get attributed to the Driving team along with any financial penalties arising as a result! You can never drive with a dicky tummy though!
Gs1.
Some TOCS have toilets on board their trains that can be used when / if you have sufficient ‘dwell time’ at a station or when changing ends at a terminus station. On occasions, trains can run early due to a variety of unforeseen reasons and you arrive at a calling point early thus potentially availing an opportunity to go to the toilet. But as another poster has mentioned, you learn very quickly about good food / drink intake skills to avoid the need to go whilst driving. It’s part of ones NTS skills to avoid unnecessary distractions and concentrating on the task at hand.
Unnecessary delays also have a larger effect on the running of your colleagues trains / delays and on the wider network as train movements are finely timed to allow smooth running.
Quite often I see a large quantity of plastic bottles filled with a yellow coloured liquid littering the line side, normally where signals or sidings are situated which may suggest some may urinate into a bottle and discard it. Allegedly.
Some TOCS have toilets on board their trains that can be used when / if you have sufficient ‘dwell time’ at a station or when changing ends at a terminus station. On occasions, trains can run early due to a variety of unforeseen reasons and you arrive at a calling point early thus potentially availing an opportunity to go to the toilet. But as another poster has mentioned, you learn very quickly about good food / drink intake skills to avoid the need to go whilst driving. It’s part of ones NTS skills to avoid unnecessary distractions and concentrating on the task at hand.
Unnecessary delays also have a larger effect on the running of your colleagues trains / delays and on the wider network as train movements are finely timed to allow smooth running.
Quite often I see a large quantity of plastic bottles filled with a yellow coloured liquid littering the line side, normally where signals or sidings are situated which may suggest some may urinate into a bottle and discard it. Allegedly.
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Hustlequeen
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MistaMatthews
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I remember seeing a whole thread on this which was quite an amusing read...
How do drivers take toilet breaks?
Apologies if this is distasteful or covered elsewhere, but it is a genuine question that I just don't know the answer to. How do train drivers take toilet breaks? I was particularly considering drivers of long distance routes or freight trains where access to the train lavatories or station...
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Hi Guys newbie here
I recently applied for a GTR Trainee rail position which was online for 1 week on the 11th January 2021.
I was quite surprised the job opening was even there Considering I know some people on here were waiting for updates from last year December recruitment phase and even another one before that I believe.
I applied but didn’t expect to get a response back so soon as I know it can be along wait for any correspondence with HR with these matters.
i have just got a response back saying I have made it to a online assessment for a situational judgement exercise.
I wondered if anybody who has done one of these before has anything which they would advise practicing on etc or viewing before completing and what can be expected next if successful.
All advice appreciated
also good luck to all other current applicants on here.
I recently applied for a GTR Trainee rail position which was online for 1 week on the 11th January 2021.
I was quite surprised the job opening was even there Considering I know some people on here were waiting for updates from last year December recruitment phase and even another one before that I believe.
I applied but didn’t expect to get a response back so soon as I know it can be along wait for any correspondence with HR with these matters.
i have just got a response back saying I have made it to a online assessment for a situational judgement exercise.
I wondered if anybody who has done one of these before has anything which they would advise practicing on etc or viewing before completing and what can be expected next if successful.
All advice appreciated
also good luck to all other current applicants on here.
The Situational Judgment test is to gauge how you NATURALLY react / what attributes are MOST LIKE YOU in specific circumstances. You can take a practise test but don’t try to second guess what they want you to behave like, just click on what’s most like you.Hi Guys newbie here
I recently applied for a GTR Trainee rail position which was online for 1 week on the 11th January 2021.
I was quite surprised the job opening was even there Considering I know some people on here were waiting for updates from last year December recruitment phase and even another one before that I believe.
I applied but didn’t expect to get a response back so soon as I know it can be along wait for any correspondence with HR with these matters.
i have just got a response back saying I have made it to a online assessment for a situational judgement exercise.
I wondered if anybody who has done one of these before has anything which they would advise practicing on etc or viewing before completing and what can be expected next if successful.
All advice appreciated
also good luck to all other current applicants on here.
@LCC106 thanks for the response.
The email I received said there isn’t a practice opportunity for some reason.
I am unsure if this has changed since you done yours.
Thanks again for your advice.
MistaMatthews
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Nothing really to practice. Just keep safety in the forefront of your mind.
Thanks for the heads up
GTR-1 Online test
Oh wise people..I completed the above test last week but yesterday received a reminder to complete the test! Obvs cannot access as test completed. Phoned OPC and they cannot help and said phone GTR.
Anyone else expereinced this, and suggestions as to solution greatly appreciated. Whilst I hope I pass my concern at this exact moment is that the deadline is 11th Feb and I kind of need assurance that my test results will be passed to GTR. Maybe I need a GTR contact number?
TIA
Oh wise people..I completed the above test last week but yesterday received a reminder to complete the test! Obvs cannot access as test completed. Phoned OPC and they cannot help and said phone GTR.
Anyone else expereinced this, and suggestions as to solution greatly appreciated. Whilst I hope I pass my concern at this exact moment is that the deadline is 11th Feb and I kind of need assurance that my test results will be passed to GTR. Maybe I need a GTR contact number?
TIA
Do you mean for the mini scaat test ?
As I am referring to the GTR 1 SJT online assessment which had no timer.
I have just completed it now so fingers crossed within 10 days they get back to me as the email says and then I believe its on to the Mini Scaat online after this stage but maybe I am wrong ?
Thanks for your response though none the less x
Not sure what to advise here as I am a newbie. But I would of thought contacting GTR would be the thing to do if OPC have advised to contact them.
I would advise dropping HR a email or a call as you said.
Once I completed my assessment it just said they will be in touch in 10 days. I didn't get any email confirmation I had completed it or haven't yet at least.
I am unsure if you are to get it via email that its been completed ? hoping someone knows the answer as slightly worried myself now as seems odd to have no confirmation its completed.
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Cwalker86
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I wonder if anyone could help me, I applied for the trainee train driver role for great northern, back in December has anyone been successful with the first part of the application I've not heard anything back
I've done the SJT and the mini scaat about two weeks ago. Got an email I was successful and they will be checking my previous driver assesments to see if its up to their standards. I know loads of other people who applied and still haven't heard back yet.
Happened to me yesterday, I contacted HR and they told me to ignore it. Said they'll get back to me with the result after the deadline which was the 11th for me as well
MartinSmyth
Member
Applied on the 7th December and today received an email saying my application to Great Northern was unsuccessful. I also applied for the Thameslink role and i am yet to receive any correspondence for that. Still clinging onto the thinnest of threads of hope! Im expecting another rejection email any minute now.
Hi,
I have a dilemma.
I've done GTR-1, waiting for results.
I have also been invited for an assessment day with another TOC for a future trainee part time driver on 2 March. I cant miss the opportunity but I would love to do an assessment centre with GTR for a full time position.
If I fail the tests with this toc in March does that mean I will not be able to do the assessments for GTR if I make it through? (Within 6 months).
I don't want to miss an opportunity but also don't want to jeopardise my chance with GTR.
Also if you fail one of the tests, does that mean you only have one more shot at doing that particular test again or do you have to retake all of them again?
Any help and thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
I have a dilemma.
I've done GTR-1, waiting for results.
I have also been invited for an assessment day with another TOC for a future trainee part time driver on 2 March. I cant miss the opportunity but I would love to do an assessment centre with GTR for a full time position.
If I fail the tests with this toc in March does that mean I will not be able to do the assessments for GTR if I make it through? (Within 6 months).
I don't want to miss an opportunity but also don't want to jeopardise my chance with GTR.
Also if you fail one of the tests, does that mean you only have one more shot at doing that particular test again or do you have to retake all of them again?
Any help and thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you.
In my opinion, if you have a shot with a TOC already then go for it and do the assessments, you have no such guarantee with GTR as they can pull the plug at any time or even if successful keep you in a talent pool for years and years. The assessments will be the same regardless so will always be a win win or lose lose.
Win win is you do the assessments with the other TOC and pass:
- You progress with that other TOC
- GTR calls you up and says you don’t need to do assessments so you progress with them
- You end up having a job offer at both and have to choose which to accept
- Both take ages to progress you but you have assessments passes anyway so take that to another TOC when they recruit
Lose lose you do the assessments and fail:
- You would have most likely failed regardless which TOC you do it for as they’re exactly the same
Cheers Fahim. Thats extremely reassuring to hear. the irony of potential failure feeling better if one knows they actually looked at the test resuts!