TPE trainee drivers

[Moose27]

I thought it may of been the case, thought id ask the question before booking something. At least travel home is complimentary.

I can't complain though, I had a last minute interview in Sunderland when I lived in London a few years back and no travel was provided.

I didn’t see the letter for stage 1 so bought a ticket - thankfully was just still eligible for railcard then, alas I’m too old as of now!

 

[Daveym19]

Hi
I applied for Newcastle and still waiting to hear anything. I received an email about one month ago to say my application was still under review..is anyone else in the same situation for Newcastle?

 

[charles123]

Seen a few people got an email to say their application is still under review but I have heard absolutely nothing since I applied, seems very weird, still says submitted and nothing has changed since the day I applied, I emailed them a couple weeks back about it and still not heard anything back, I applied for Newcastle.

 

[Daveym19]

Hopefully we hear back soon. Maybe Newcastle is the last location they are going to look at for positions once they have the other areas sorted. Fingers crossed I guess and sit patiently waiting.

 

[ST]

Mine is the same as above for York, heard nothing. I emailed HR and they said I will receive an email at some point!

 

[Aristo]

Same here for Newcastle. Just got to keep waiting I guess. Maybe they are focousing on other locatations first.

 

[Rover77]

I've not heard anything for Preston. Still saying submitted. Has anyone for Preston heard anything?

 

[Moose27]

Hopefully we hear back soon. Maybe Newcastle is the last location they are going to look at for positions once they have the other areas sorted. Fingers crossed I guess and sit patiently waiting.

I’ve met a few people who’ve applied for Newcastle on assessments - doesn’t mean you won’t be called at some point - but I thought I should let you know!
I did my Stage 2 last week and 4/6 people there applied for Newcastle.

 

[CreamNCookies]

Yeah, i'm in it for Newcastle.

As long as your application has not said something along the lines of End of Process you're still in the game.

 

[L401CJF]

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[L401CJF]

Just had an interview invite for next week

 

[CreamNCookies]

Just had an interview invite for next week

Well done, and good luck!

 

[Yabba]

Just had an interview invite for next week

Ditto.

I only had stage 2 yesterday and thought the MMI was an utter car crash.

 

[Moose27]

Just had an interview invite for next week

Likewise! I can’t make it though which is gutting - prior commitment I just cannot move. Hoping they’ll be accommodating to a change of date.

 

[TeaTrain]

So do you think the earlier people who have already been on stage 2 will start on an earlier course if they pass? Perhaps early bird gets the worm in this case! I booked for Feb do you think they would still be looking for people by then? Seems a shame if thats the case.

 

[Yabba]

The courses are due to start in February, June and October

 

[TeaTrain]

wow then it would seem anyone on the Feb stage 2 will more than likely, if successful be on the June course.

 

[KlaudiaV43]

Had my stage 2 yesterday, just got invited for an interview next week! Can’t believe it!

 

[micker001]

Congratulations. Good luck with the interview.

 

[CreamNCookies]

Congratulations.

I wish I had chosen a sooner date for my stage 2 now.

11 days, just seems like an age away!

Not asking for questions that were asked, but the MMI is it as scary as it is thought to be?

 

[KlaudiaV43]

Short answer? No.

 

[Moose27]

So do you think the earlier people who have already been on stage 2 will start on an earlier course if they pass? Perhaps early bird gets the worm in this case! I booked for Feb do you think they would still be looking for people by then? Seems a shame if thats the case.

Congratulations.

I wish I had chosen a sooner date for my stage 2 now.

11 days, just seems like an age away!

Not asking for questions that were asked, but the MMI is it as scary as it is thought to be?

No if it’s the same people as mine they’re both lovely (only one interviews you, but both options were really nice)

 

[TeaTrain]

Thanks for the reply Moose27. Good luck for your interview!

 

[dan4291]

Congratulations.

I wish I had chosen a sooner date for my stage 2 now.

11 days, just seems like an age away!

Not asking for questions that were asked, but the MMI is it as scary as it is thought to be?

26 days away for me! At least I've got plenty time to practice, that's how I look at it anyway!

 

[BoroAndy]

I see TPE now advertising for qualified drivers in various locations. Needed before training over I presume.

 

[ILoveLamp]

I see TPE now advertising for qualified drivers in various locations. Needed before training over I presume.

Cue loads of lesser paid drivers elsewhere applying in droves and possibly less trainee opportunities...likely timed perfectly with the Northern franchise removal. IMO.

 

[TeaTrain]

I just have a question about this question on the MMI - Describe a time when you have been on a training course over 2 weeks or greatest achievement.

Is it possible that they can ask either one of these? I have examples for both but wondering if its possible they could split that into two questions on the day. Its been years since I did the MMI ha ha!

 

[Fraz]

Mine is the same as above for York, heard nothing. I emailed HR and they said I will receive an email at some point!

I applied for York as well, heard nothing since the 2 online assessments

 

[Octopus28]

Random question but does anyone know if the 2 tests (SJT etc) we did for the Trainee Driver application is the same as when applying for the Qualified Driver role? Thanks

 

[Atishyou]

Cue loads of lesser paid drivers elsewhere applying in droves and possibly less trainee opportunities...likely timed perfectly with the Northern franchise removal. IMO.

Or, qualified drivers applying for qualified vacancies, thereby causing trainee vacancies at their current TOC.