GWR - Talent Pool Discussion

[Moterman31]

Hi Guys,

Does anybody have any tips / advice on what to expect for a qualified driver interview. Is it rule based, company info etc??

 

[CannonBall]

Hi Guys,

Does anybody have any tips / advice on what to expect for a qualified driver interview. Is it rule based, company info etc??

Company info, they will ask about your knowledge of traction and routes covered by your depot, there will be a surprising amount of customer service related questions, more than you'd expect, gwr are very corporate and tick-boxy in that sense.

 

[Moterman31]

Company info, they will ask about your knowledge of traction and routes covered by your depot, there will be a surprising amount of customer service related questions, more than you'd expect, gwr are very corporate and tick-boxy in that sense.

Thanks for that!!

 

[LKS]

Out of interest, trainee drivers, would they be asked about tractions used in interview?

 

[Moterman31]

Out of interest, trainee drivers, would they be asked about tractions used in interview?

Not for your trainee interview, although always good to have in the bag for the what do you know about us etc.. just generic you currently have **this type of traction** and if any future plans to bring new units in or replace old units.. just to show youve took time to do some research which is all out there in google and on their websites..

 

[LKS]

Not for your trainee interview, although always good to have in the bag for the what do you know about us etc.. just generic you currently have **this type of traction** and if any future plans to bring new units in or replace old units.. just to show youve took time to do some research which is all out there in google and on their websites..

Oki doki thank you

 

[TristanGNER]

Does anyone have any idea how long you can expect to be in the talent pool once you’ve been added to it?

 

[Moterman31]

Does anyone have any idea how long you can expect to be in the talent pool once you’ve been added to it?

Hey Tristan,

Did you pass your gwr interview, any tips on what was asked??

 

[WombleGuard]

Does anyone have any idea how long you can expect to be in the talent pool once you’ve been added to it?

I've been swimming 15 months.

 

[Melancholia]

Does anyone have any idea how long you can expect to be in the talent pool once you’ve been added to it?

Anywhere between a couple weeks, and 5 years, to be blunt. All depends on vacancies available at the depot you're in the talent pool in, and your performance in the Driver Manager Interview.

For me it was just under 2 years. My interview was March 2021, and I started February this year.

 

[mobotmat21]

Anywhere between a couple weeks, and 5 years, to be blunt. All depends on vacancies available at the depot you're in the talent pool in, and your performance in the Driver Manager Interview.

For me it was just under 2 years. My interview was March 2021, and I started February this year.

Congrats on your start as a trainee driver mate! I’m about to hit my 2 year wait in the talent pool soon lol

Which depot/area are you based at?

 

[Melancholia]

Congrats on your start as a trainee driver mate! I’m about to hit my 2 year wait in the talent pool soon lol

Which depot/area are you based at?

Thanks!

I'm based at Bristol Parkway

 

[BooTwo]

Hi guys, have I missed a few recruitment opportunities? I applied for a trainee position a couple of years back but was unsuccessful, and have since been registered for job alerts with GWR and haven’t heard anything. I occasionally check to see if they’re recruiting but nothing, so I assumed there hadn’t been any recruitment. If there’s any word on the grapevine for recruitment campaigns near to Plymouth I’d be keen to hear!

 

[genziu8181]

Anywhere between a couple weeks, and 5 years, to be blunt. All depends on vacancies available at the depot you're in the talent pool in, and your performance in the Driver Manager Interview.

For me it was just under 2 years. My interview was March 2021, and I started February this year.

That's great... I have started in October 2019 first tests, December 2019 second round, Covid hit and I had my DMI December 2020 and I am waiting since than

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Hi guys, have I missed a few recruitment opportunities? I applied for a trainee position a couple of years back but was unsuccessful, and have since been registered for job alerts with GWR and haven’t heard anything. I occasionally check to see if they’re recruiting but nothing, so I assumed there hadn’t been any recruitment. If there’s any word on the grapevine for recruitment campaigns near to Plymouth I’d be keen to hear!

I have applied April 2019 and I haven't since than any recruitment

 

[mobotmat21]

That's great... I have started in October 2019 first tests, December 2019 second round, Covid hit and I had my DMI December 2020 and I am waiting since than

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I have applied April 2019 and I haven't since than any recruitment

What depot are you in the talent pool for @genziu8181

 

[genziu8181]

What depot are you in the talent pool for @genziu8181

Plymouth

 

[WombleGuard]

The problem for GWR with these long-wait talent pools is that successful candidates whilst waiting, use their GWR sponsored OPC testing and go elsewhere.........I'm still in their pool and yet start with another TOC in September having done just that.

 

[genziu8181]

The problem for GWR with these long-wait talent pools is that successful candidates whilst waiting, use their GWR sponsored OPC testing and go elsewhere.........I'm still in their pool and yet start with another TOC in September having done just that.

I wish I have started the same before. As my tests run will run out October 2024 I have started to apply for others TOC/FOC companies now. Hope something comes up before than

 

[Traindriver40]

The problem for GWR with these long-wait talent pools is that successful candidates whilst waiting, use their GWR sponsored OPC testing and go elsewhere.........I'm still in their pool and yet start with another TOC in September having done just that.

Me to i am in the Plymouth pool but have now used the GWR tests to get a Train driving job elsewhere.

 

[CannonBall]

Same, i start at TfW soon and have just received an email from GWR about driving, too late guys haha

 

[genziu8181]

Me to i am in the Plymouth pool but have now used the GWR tests to get a Train driving job elsewhere.

I got a call today with conditional offer for a start in October.

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Me to i am in the Plymouth pool but have now used the GWR tests to get a Train driving job elsewhere.

Did you get call today?

 

[Traindriver40]

I got a call today with conditional offer for a start in October.

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Did you get call today?

Congratulations mate thats great news and definitely good for others in the pool!!

no i haven't heard anything.

 

[LKS]

I got a call today with conditional offer for a start in October.

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Did you get call today?

Congratulations

 

[mobotmat21]

I got a call today with conditional offer for a start in October.

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Did you get call today?

Congratulations mate! You must be buzzing

This is a good indication for others in GWR talent pools… Here’s hoping for more good news for us all!

 

[genziu8181]

Does anyone know when starting your training do you get straight away free travel on gwr?

 

[Train Boy]

Does anyone know when starting your training do you get straight away free travel on gwr?

Yes, from day 1.

 

[DogDays]

So, I've just had the conditional offer of a trainee driver role starting in December at Reading, pending a medical

Anybody else had any news?

 

[LKS]

So, I've just had the conditional offer of a trainee driver role starting in December at Reading, pending a medical

Anybody else had any news?

Congratulations

 

[Kauntrilla]

So, I've just had the conditional offer of a trainee driver role starting in December at Reading, pending a medical

Anybody else had any news?

Congratulations. I assume u have been in the pool for few years.?

 

[DogDays]

Thank you

I've been treading water for some time now, my passes were due to expire in January and got the call in October