I completed everything including DMI interview. I have had no contact at all in relation to the job. What depot did you apply for?
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CreamNCookies
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In the same boat as you with regards to waiting on the final interview, but I didn't even get that email from TPE to say it's been pulled. I also passed the tests and interview for a different role with TPE.
Personally I feel communication isn't strong on TPE side, which is ironic as this role requires good communication.
Personally I feel communication isn't strong on TPE side, which is ironic as this role requires good communication.
That’s a shame @CreamNCookies. Did you manage to get onto the railway in the end?
CreamNCookies
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I haven't sadly. But it isn't getting me down.
I have an interview next week for another trainee role (different toc). So my fingers are crossed that with my second attempt of a DMI I can use my experience and get through. Although TPE is the toc I'd choose if I were ever given the opportunity.
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As soon as they readvertise, I'll be there to apply again haha.
Tell me though, is it as exciting as you thought it may be?
Even better to be honest. I am doing my second lot of front end turns now and I can honestly say I will be doing this for the rest of my life.
The knowledge you require is something to be proud of and the sheer skill from my DI, knowing every little thing for hundreds of miles of line is frankly astounding. He just celebrated more years than I have been alive. And another half lol.
Keep going you won’t regret it!
The knowledge you require is something to be proud of and the sheer skill from my DI, knowing every little thing for hundreds of miles of line is frankly astounding. He just celebrated more years than I have been alive. And another half lol.
Keep going you won’t regret it!
Ahhh this makes me even more excited to start...didn't know that even was possible!
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You're giving me the feels there.
I come from a family of British Rail era people, and the stories I hear all the time from then when talking about their experiences is very nostalgic.
I'll get there in the end, i'm just slightly delayed.
I put in for Hull and Scarborough and got filtered for Hull.
I only found out the vacancy had been pulled cause I emailed them asking for an update. I then asked if Hull was now closed could I be considered for Scarborough. At that point I was informed it was a company wide restructuring decision for a number of depot positions and to consider re-applying in the future when they advertise again.
But I've also been told a training course has just started so I think that they most likely filled the vacancies where some depots were really short and pulled vacancies where depots were not struggling as much.
Got another 4 years on the psychometric tests and now being sifted for another TOC so I'm not down and out yet. Just a shame it got pulled at the 11th hour so to speak.
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Unfortunately the 5 years does not count for many TOCS anymore. Most accept 2-3 years before resitting them. Although I may be wrong!
They just started a guards course but not a new drivers course unless it’s somewhere other than the hub or Manchester Pic hotel like the last two groups.
They just started a guards course but not a new drivers course unless it’s somewhere other than the hub or Manchester Pic hotel like the last two groups.
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What is going on? Did anyone get onto training for Scarborough? Now they want a qualified driver but will allow relocation, which could take ages. Nearest depots for any TOC are at least an hour away. Has anyone in this forum advanced for a Scarborough job?
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Not me, I stumbled at the joystick test because my pass mark was not high enough for their enhanced standard. I have been trying for Scarborough driver for years. Best part about it, I live within walking distance of the station, in fact it is sometimes possible to hear the class 68s from my place.
Maybe TPE honour the 5 years. At least in the email they said the scores were valid for 5 years but I hope I'm not having to keep trying for that long if I can help it.
TPE do not honour the five years. I had completed them to enhanced 2 years and 2 days prior with Virgin Trains and I was asked to retake them as I was over the two year period.
I don’t wish on anyone to have to retake them again! It’s pretty nerve wracking!
I don’t wish on anyone to have to retake them again! It’s pretty nerve wracking!
That seems very contradictory. The email from TPE HR says the scores are valid for 5 years so I'd like to think they would honour that.
I think I might keep that email handy just incase. ♂️
It does seem each TOC has it's own little quirks on acceptance of the assessments.
Yeah that's quite annoying
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It's been all quiet on the western front... so just out of curiosity, is anyone else still waiting to hear back and holding out hope?
There is no more for Man Pic as far as I am aware. At least from my batch of interviews.
We are into our driving hours now.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more vacancies at some point though as it may be that a good few will be leaving in the next year.
We are into our driving hours now.
I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more vacancies at some point though as it may be that a good few will be leaving in the next year.
Having gone through the process and passing everything for Manchester I have no idea if there is a talent pool or not. I presume there was a talent pool of sorts. However further up the thread someone mentioned the job had been pulled at certain depots (if not all). I have tried with HR to find out what was happening, with little success though.
Shearer9 I am at the same stage as you. I have also contacted HR with no success. I was informed due to covid I am on a reserve list. Here's hoping for us all.
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Focus has shifted from recruiting new drivers to training existing ones ready for the Dec timetable uplift and TRU blockades
All driving instructors are either busy with current trainees, diversion training/learning for the TRU upgrades or traction training for the Nova fleet
All driving instructors are either busy with current trainees, diversion training/learning for the TRU upgrades or traction training for the Nova fleet
Out of the blue, a couple of weeks ago I had had a phonecall from TPE and I have a starting date for a course later this month. Just a quick question regarding uniform, it gives the option of polo shirts or more formal shirts, or a mixture of both. Just wondering what others have ordered and would recommend?
Most drivers wear the polo option, I’d guess at around 85-90%.
Polo option is to be worn with the Harrington jacket, and the blue shirt and tie option is to be worn with the long raincoat if that helps influences your decision
Either can be worn with the long raincoat. The blue button up shirt is to be worn with a blazer officially.
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