SWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Various (16/01/24)

[NSEWonderer]

And then there is me at a even smaller Depot waiting :P Worth the wait if you can get it though !

Same here. Mines quite as small as yours haha

 

[nick40uk]

Same here. Mines quite as small as yours haha

Strawberry Hill?

 

[NSEWonderer]

Strawberry Hill?

Nah I even think that is bigger than mine, I pm'd you it a day or two ago however.

 

[NSEWonderer]

Could be an interesting next 3 months for us all awaiting a DMI etc. Hopefully a positively eventful one.

 

[Slickers]

Could be an interesting next 3 months for us all awaiting a DMI etc. Hopefully a positively eventful one.I’ve been waiting since January 2024 for mine, contacted recruitment and was told they probably won’t call me until next year

Been waiting for my DMI since Jan 2024, recruitment told me they’ll probably give me a DMI in 2025 when they release more driver training courses. As the pre Covid applicants filled the 2024 spaces.. but from your message that might not be the case?

 

[NSEWonderer]

Been waiting for my DMI since Jan 2024, recruitment told me they’ll probably give me a DMI in 2025 when they release more driver training courses. As the pre Covid applicants filled the 2024 spaces.. but from your message that might not be the case?

What Depot might that be? 2025 tbh isn't too bad of a wait if they're that backlogged in recruitment but I was told to expect that could be slightly sped up by the gradual 701 training and roll out.

 

[Slickers]

What Depot might that be? 2025 tbh isn't too bad of a wait if they're that backlogged in recruitment but I was told to expect that could be slightly sped up by the gradual 701 training and roll out.

Strawberry hill, was told there’s not any movement there yet and I doubt there will be for a long while but I’m staying hopeful. what depot did you apply for mate? Hopefully that would be good news for us! I was told something quite similar, along the lines of they plan to get the trainees trained in the 701s as part of the trainee driver training courses.

 

[NSEWonderer]

Strawberry hill, was told there’s not any movement there yet and I doubt there will be for a long while but I’m staying hopeful. what depot did you apply for mate? Hopefully that would be good news for us! I was told something quite similar, along the lines of they plan to get the trainees trained in the 701s as part of the trainee driver training courses.

I went for the little depot of Feltham, tho would also apply for Waterloo if given the chance as its nearer to me even though I'm aware its got more of the work!
Strawberry Hill I hear indeed is quite tight as of now but who knows once full 701 rollout happens, whenever that is.

 

[Sammy Tee]

2025 seems so far away

 

[NSEWonderer]

2025 seems so far away

Haha indeed. Was hoping to hear something this year

 

[Slickers]

2025 seems so far away

I mean things can change and what @Samzino said may be the case.. hopefully haha. I was just told that there’s no more spaces on trainee driver courses for the whole of this year, they have to wait for the resources team to issue new training courses first and was told this will possibly be next year, they didn’t really specify when

I went for the little depot of Feltham, tho would also apply for Waterloo if given the chance as its nearer to me even though I'm aware its got more of the work!
Strawberry Hill I hear indeed is quite tight as of now but who knows once full 701 rollout happens, whenever that is.

Waterloo would be a nice touch, a lot of work but a lot of variety like Wimbledon.

When you log into first careers, is your application & emails from swr still showing? Somehow mine has gone?! It was fine a few months ago.. Every time I click on the emails tab I get “access denied” and I’m kinda worried lol, hoping I’m like still in the talent pool

 

[NSEWonderer]

I mean things can change and what @Samzino said may be the case.. hopefully haha. I was just told that there’s no more spaces on trainee driver courses for the whole of this year, they have to wait for the resources team to issue new training courses first and was told this will possibly be next year, they didn’t really specify when



Waterloo would be a nice touch, a lot of work but a lot of variety like Wimbledon.

When you log into first careers, is your application & emails from swr still showing? Somehow mine has gone?! It was fine a few months ago.. Every time I click on the emails tab I get “access denied” and I’m kinda worried lol, hoping I’m like still in the talent pool

Would give them a quick call or email for find out what is going on. Mine is yeah still on the applications page.

 

[Slickers]

Would give them a quick call or email for find out what is going on. Mine is yeah still on the applications page.

Yeah just called them, they said it’s probably a glitch or application & that I’m still in the process so all good.

 

[NSEWonderer]

Yeah just called them, they said it’s probably a glitch or application & that I’m still in the process so all good.

Fab. Shame tho of there is no more movement for this year in terms of vaccancies. Makes sense to be fair considering they'd now have resources tied down for the 701 roll out, but after that's St least started moving properly with actual diagrams rolling out I'd expect they'd see gaps to fill as resources open up again.

 

[Sammy Tee]

Yeah my application is still there so yeah glad you're still in the process!! Might be even longer for me as im sure Yeovil isnt high on their priority list :P

 

[NSEWonderer]

Indeed

 

[NSEWonderer]

Has there been any more assessments for this campaign or are most waiting for interviews?

 

[Slickers]

Has there been any more assessments for this campaign or are most waiting for interviews?

Mixture I believe, I was told I’m in a long list of candidates even from pre Covid times which they’re getting priority since they’ve waited longer than us. But still no update on my end yet,

 

[NSEWonderer]

Mixture I believe, I was told I’m in a long list of candidates even from pre Covid times which they’re getting priority since they’ve waited longer than us. But still no update on my end yet,

Dang well I do wonder how up to date that list is, assuming some of those haven't already found TOCs to go to between the long wait as I do indeed remember how long and chaotic the process was for some pals who were in for Waterloo and Guildford, 3 out of the 4 ending up at other TOCs and passing out way before our last remaining friend who did get a place.

 

[Slickers]

Hopefully not long, I’m hoping they give us a call soon but if not this year hopefully early next year. The wait will defo be worth it. Can you pm me I got a question I’d like to ask you

 

[NSEWonderer]

Hopefully not long, I’m hoping they give us a call soon but if not this year hopefully early next year. The wait will defo be worth it. Can you pm me I got a question I’d like to ask you

Sure

 

[NSEWonderer]

I applied to the campaign not long after this for Yeovil and Feltham, things went very rapid in the last month and I've been able to grab a place on a course with SWR, later in the year. Quite chuffed as they're a great TOC to work for from those that I personally know in the company aswell as my own experiences.

HR Recruitment are top guys and gals and whilst it may seem slow, believe me it can all when ready, move in the blink of an eye! Best of luck to those waiting.

 

[Slickers]

So happy for you, must feel like a great feeling. Hopefully they get round to my depot shortly. Been practicing my interview prep but getting nervous about it lol knowing that it may come quicker than i expected

 

[NSEWonderer]

So happy for you, must feel like a great feeling. Hopefully they get round to my depot shortly. Been practicing my interview prep but getting nervous about it lol knowing that it may come quicker than i expected

Fingers crossed, yeah all you can do is try and learn as much as you can on the company. Even having a nosy around the local stations and politely asking one or two drivers a quick question if possible is great, very kind and polite gals and gals there.

 

[Forestboy]

I applied to the campaign not long after this for Yeovil and Feltham, things went very rapid in the last month and I've been able to grab a place on a course with SWR, later in the year. Quite chuffed as they're a great TOC to work for from those that I personally know in the company aswell as my own experiences.

HR Recruitment are top guys and gals and whilst it may seem slow, believe me it can all when ready, move in the blink of an eye! Best of luck to those waiting.

Hi Samzino.What depot was you offered? Yeovil or Feltham.

 

[NSEWonderer]

Hi Samzino.What depot was you offered? Yeovil or Feltham.

Feltham

 

[Forestboy]

Feltham

Congratulations mate,Feltham is a good depot.Good bunch of lads and lasses down there.The Management team are helpful as well. What date do you start your course? I had no idea that a course was starting at the end of the year.

 

[Slickers]

Has anyone heard any update regarding this campaign? Still waiting since January 2024

 

[Sammy Tee]

Still nothing on my end either for the Yeovil advert, its still there so i know ive not been forgotten about :'D Just applied for the new Salisbury posting so lets see what happens there ..

 

[Gizzywoz]

I applied to the campaign not long after this for Yeovil and Feltham, things went very rapid in the last month and I've been able to grab a place on a course with SWR, later in the year. Quite chuffed as they're a great TOC to work for from those that I personally know in the company aswell as my own experiences.

HR Recruitment are top guys and gals and whilst it may seem slow, believe me it can all when ready, move in the blink of an eye! Best of luck to those waiting.

I have also been given a place on a course!