I had a long process. I applied back in October 2017. And got into the talent pool March this year. I’ve now done my medical had my formal offer and waiting to start the 1st July. *waves willy* hahaSo how long have you waited since you first applied mate?
29 working days for me, and like you, obviously not counting down@EBlackadder not that I'm counting, nor are you, of course, but I'm down to 22working days left. Average of 2.75 days a week
Yeah I’m the same as that really mate, applied June 2017, got in the talent pool last month!I had a long process. I applied back in October 2017. And got into the talent pool March this year. I’ve now done my medical had my formal offer and waiting to start the 1st July. *waves willy* haha
I didn’t do my first assessment until July 2018.
I’m external so maybe that’s why my process took longer.
I also forgot one thing...the official ASLEF line is to obtain a 32 hour week (this is on their website, it's not a secret), which will also require many more drivers.
I really don't know how the Company will actually approach the internal/external candidate issue. To me, it seems a bit counter-intuitive. In all TOCs, the Guards function experiences considerable attrition during driver recruitment campaigns, and it's usually the 'better' ones who make it through.
With a campaign as big as this one, though, the Company will simply need to go external. There are only so many internals who want it (interestingly, many, many existing staff are completely uninterested in driving) and of them many will fail the assessment process. As we're at the start of the 'onboarding' for the most recent round I'd expect it to be mainly internals for a few months, but I can't see externals having to wait much longer.
I also forgot one thing...the official ASLEF line is to obtain a 32 hour week (this is on their website, it's not a secret), which will also require many more drivers.
I really don't know how the Company will actually approach the internal/external candidate issue. To me, it seems a bit counter-intuitive. In all TOCs, the Guards function experiences considerable attrition during driver recruitment campaigns, and it's usually the 'better' ones who make it through.
With a campaign as big as this one, though, the Company will simply need to go external. There are only so many internals who want it (interestingly, many, many existing staff are completely uninterested in driving) and of them many will fail the assessment process. As we're at the start of the 'onboarding' for the most recent round I'd expect it to be mainly internals for a few months, but I can't see externals having to wait much longer.
I hope so.It feels like everyone I’ve spoken to recently has either just passed an assessment or is just about to have an interview or has just applied for the job. The level of recruitment at the moment feels a bit unprecedented, certainly since I’ve been here. I reckon it’s almost certainly related to getting Sundays inside the working week.
I look forward to seeing you all in the mess room at some point! Congratulations to everybody who has a start date, and if you don’t, you probably will soon.
You’ll have to resist them, but GWR may put you through them? Mine had a year to go, and they knew this from the outset (as they would even if I’d not mentioned it I assume?). I’d like to think they’d consider when placing someone in a pool; a) The length of time in the pool (before being offered a job) would unlikely ‘outlast’ the psychometric assessments’ validity or b) be prepared to reassess you if they do? Of course, I can’t say for sure either way. Recruitment would be able to advise I’d imagine?Does anyone know what happens if you're sat in the talent pool waiting and your 5 year test anniversary passes? Do you get kicked out and pushed back to square one?
If they expire it's back to square oneDoes anyone know what happens if you're sat in the talent pool waiting and your 5 year test anniversary passes? Do you get kicked out and pushed back to square one?
Have your assessments nearly expired? I would certainly keep my options open and apply for other jobs if they arise, as being in a pool is no guarantee of a job.Cheers Stigy.......
Guessing externals wouldn’t be informed due to BH today, here’s hoping for something soonSeptember's course has been allocated, by the looks of it. I'm aware of 4 internal staff with invites to medicals. They are split over two depots.
Yeah same here mate, the courses seem to be filling quickly so fingers crossed!Guessing externals wouldn’t be informed due to BH today, here’s hoping for something soon
September's course has been allocated, by the looks of it. I'm aware of 4 internal staff with invites to medicals. They are split over two depots.
There are going to be so many of you starting in the next few months. I hope you all get namebadges!
September's course has been allocated, by the looks of it. I'm aware of 4 internal staff with invites to medicals. They are split over two depots.
Hi Jay,I applied for the trainee driver for GWR in December. I passed the SJT and VSE that they set out, I passed those tests but still failed the application. I have a feeling my profile may have let the application down. How do I get my application and profile into a position which is more attractive and stands me with a higher possibility of succeeding and getting into the pre assessment tests. Also, not sure whether or not its known, is there high possibility that GWR are going to put the vancancy online again. I have to say, I was actually devistated I hadnt proceeded .
No just the pre recorded. They are quick at getting back on email though I find!Is there a number for gwr recruitment?
I found one on the website but it just played a pre recorded message.
If you leave a message they're quick to return your call I found too.Is there a number for gwr recruitment?
I found one on the website but it just played a pre recorded message.
No just the pre recorded. They are quick at getting back on email though I find!