GWR Train Driver talent pool

[Tommy222256]

Will relax once medical is booked and course date set. HR woman said she will call tomorrow so fingers crossed.

I had sort of given up hope and just agreed on a new position in my current job which is due to start in a few weeks but this trumps that by far.

Looking forward to it

Thanks guys

Did you get a course date?

 

[HalfNitro]

I have been asked to attend the assessment centre, but I am starting a new role on the 23rd September at Reading, am I correct in thinking that I can't attend or apply for a role for 6 months?

 

[Stigy]

I have been asked to attend the assessment centre, but I am starting a new role on the 23rd September at Reading, am I correct in thinking that I can't attend or apply for a role for 6 months?

If you’re starting a new role for GWR this month you won’t be able to move to another role with them within 6-months.

 

[HalfNitro]

Ok thanks that's what I thought, more than happy anyway

 

[Busandrail]

Did you get a course date?

Yes mate January 6th
Unfortunately penzance was full so now been offered par. Bit of a drive but I'll take it

 

[Tommy222256]

Yeah at least it’s a start date!

 

[Fair mo]

I'm waiting to see if I've passed the first assessment, anyone else trying for trainee at par depot?

 

[Fair mo]

Yes mate January 6th
Unfortunately penzance was full so now been offered par. Bit of a drive but I'll take it

Will you be doing your training at par?

 

[adam_turner_4]

Hi, long time lurker here.

I have an assessment center for the end of the month for BTM.

How I interpret the email is that I will sit paper & computer tests but I read hear some people turn up and just sit stage 1 - paper tests.

Has this happened to everyone or will I more likely sit all tests plus the MMI.

Cheers

 

[dabollicks]

Hi, long time lurker here.

I have an assessment center for the end of the month for BTM.

How I interpret the email is that I will sit paper & computer tests but I read hear some people turn up and just sit stage 1 - paper tests.

Has this happened to everyone or will I more likely sit all tests plus the MMI.

Cheers

That’s I how I interpreted the email but the reality was just paper tests.

 

[Cornish Cannon]

Yes mate January 6th
Unfortunately penzance was full so now been offered par. Bit of a drive but I'll take it

How strict are they on the commute time and do you know how they check it. Its a slight concern for me and I have my DMI next week.

Google maps typically 65 mins door to door driving
Train times vary around 52 to 62

 

[Stigy]

How strict are they on the commute time and do you know how they check it. Its a slight concern for me and I have my DMI next week.

Google maps typically 65 mins door to door driving
Train times vary around 52 to 62

@tiptoptaff might be able to advise best on this

 

[Busandrail]

How strict are they on the commute time and do you know how they check it. Its a slight concern for me and I have my DMI next week.

Google maps typically 65 mins door to door driving
Train times vary around 52 to 62

No idea how they check it, but I'm about 55 mins from par.

 

[Busandrail]

Hi, long time lurker here.

I have an assessment center for the end of the month for BTM.

How I interpret the email is that I will sit paper & computer tests but I read hear some people turn up and just sit stage 1 - paper tests.

Has this happened to everyone or will I more likely sit all tests plus the MMI.

Cheers

I think it's a generic email. I think someone on here said they only recently stopped doing both tests on the same day, and it's now just paper tests.

 

[Andrew Ford]

Anyone on the course starting next Monday 23rd September at Reading?

 

[Busandrail]

I'm waiting to see if I've passed the first assessment, anyone else trying for trainee at par depot?

Will you be doing your training at par?

Im on a course Jan 2020, and then will be working par. Might see you there! Good luck with your assesments

 

[chiltern_chidg]

Can anyone shed any light on what questions they were asked at their D.M.I interview with GWR? Any help is greatly appreciated...

 

[Fair mo]

Im on a course Jan 2020, and then will be working par. Might see you there! Good luck with your assesments

Where does the training take place?

 

[Liam00086]

Can anyone shed any light on what questions they were asked at their D.M.I interview with GWR? Any help is greatly appreciated...

Having received lots of messages asking for tips on DMI etc following my successful one, I’ve decided that I would put up the list of questions I made up of literally everything I thought I could be asked. Everything I was asked, was on this list, others feel free to add, it’s just a guideline to help others prepare.


- Why do you want to join the company?
- Why do you think you are suitable for the job?
- What does the company do?
- What does a Train Driver do?
- What is the geographical range of the companies services?
- Describe a time you have dealt with a problem
- Describe a time you have dealt with a problem with a superior
- Describe a time you have dealt with an emergency situation
- Describe your biggest achievement
- Describe a time you have had to persevere to achieve something
- Describe a time you have worked alone for long periods of time
- Give an example of staying calm under pressure
- Describe a time you have had to follow strict rules and regulations
- Describe a time you have used organisational skills
- How do you maintain concentration for long periods and stop yourself getting bored
- Example of a time you have assisted a member of the public/gone above and beyond
- Example of a stressful experience and how you dealt with it
- How do you manage fatigue
- Describe a time you have had to study
- What would you expect to say over a tannoy
- Describe a time you have made a mistake and how it was resolved
- Describe a time you have had to motivate a colleague
- Describe a time you have noticed a colleagues standards or techniques slipping and what you did about it
- Describe a time you took on a task with incomplete instructions
- What are your views on Trade Unions?
- Why do you want to be a Train Driver?
- What are the qualities of a Train Driver?
- Do you think a Train Driver should wear a uniform?
- Describe a time you have worked unsocial hours/shift work
- What are the aims of the TOC?
- What challenges are the TOC facing

I found this useful

 

[Busandrail]

Where does the training take place?

They havnt told me yet, I guess as I'm pending medical. But I believe swindon or Bristol? Someone may be able to correct me on this?

 

[Indy3995]

Where does the training take place?

It will be Newton Abbot for Penzance/Par/Exeter trainees. Its a great little facility.
Just finishing off down there in next couple of weeks.

 

[Fair mo]

It will be Newton Abbot for Penzance/Par/Exeter trainees. Its a great little facility.
Just finishing off down there in next couple of weeks.

Do you stay over or do you travel there each day?

 

[tiptoptaff]

Do you stay over or do you travel there each day?

Exeter and Plymouth will travel, everywhere else will lodge

 

[Fair mo]

Exeter and Plymouth will travel, everywhere else will lodge

Many thanks

 

[tiptoptaff]

Many thanks

No problem. This applies to Newton Abbot only. If training is at a different location, different depots will travel and/or lodge

 

[Tommy222256]

Medical all done and dusted so roll in 2nd December for the start date...

 

[Dtrucker]

Medical all done and dusted so roll in 2nd December for the start date...

Did you get your formal offer straight after your medical?

 

[Tommy222256]

Nah mate, couple of days for the pee to be tested then should hear straight after the doc said!

 

[Dtrucker]

Nah mate, couple of days for the pee to be tested then should hear straight after the doc said!

Nice one. Hope all goes well. I was supposed to have mine tomorrow but I’m on holiday so I’ve got it In october then start course in Jan if all goes well

 

[Top Link]

Finally got picked out of the talent pool...with another TOC! Bye bye GWR