New starter for GWR (Conductor)

[jincy93]

Hi all,

Looking for a heads up on what to expect as a Conductor for GWR.

I have been successful at interview stage and I am due to have a medical soon.

What sort of things can I expect at the medical? Also how long is the training is it a mix of classroom based learning and on the job?

Also wondered how the shifts work do you do a few weeks on then a rest week or 2 rest days per week?

Any heads up on what to expect at the medical and the training process would be amazing!

 

[NX]

Much depends on which depot you go to regards rosters etc

 

[nuts & bolts]

Much depends on which depot you go to regards rosters etc

Medical: colour blind test (again), eye sight test distance, blood pressure, urine test.


Classroom based training:
1st you'll have corporate induction, then customer service do's and dont's

Then onto PTS, Training, a mix of classroom initially then practical on the job experience. Including retail.
Note, assessments at each stage!

All in all about three months + route learning.

Good luck

 

[GMCK]

Congratulations! Hopefully you'll ace the medical and have many years of joy to follow.

How did the recruitment process with GWR work? I've been invited to an assessment day involving a group discussion- any ideas on what to expect?!