Dynamonic
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Had an email this morning asking me to confirm my notice period and preferred depot.
I can’t help but get excited now!
Is a start date nigh? 
I can’t help but get excited now!
Is a start date nigh? 
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Spankthemonkey
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Had an email this morning asking me to confirm my notice period and preferred depot.
I can’t help but get excited now!
Nottingham still, or is the chance of driving bigger faster trains now swaying you towards Etches Park?
Dynamonic
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Haha, I still said that I preferred Nottingham, but would happily accept an Etches Park position too if I was needed there, (Because of the bigger, faster trains
) I've not got past the DMI either but it's only the first time I've ever applied to be a Train/Depot Driver so knew it was going to be tough after reading the forum. Thankfully I didn't rest on my laurels and now have two more invitations from two other companies for their train driver recruitment process so hopefully I can put into practice what I've learned this time. Have asked for feedback but no response as yet. Genuinely enjoyed the experience though - here's to the next time (in one month)! Thanks to everyone for their support and very, very best of luck to everyone on here 
stjimmy87
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So April 18th is stage 4 day
Dynamonic
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So April 18th is stage 4 day
Wayhay! Good luck matey!
Good luck to you too Top Link!
It’s a shame you didn’t make it through the DMI, but best of luck with your other applications! Hopefully, your experience of this process will pay off for you!
stjimmy87
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Wayhay! Good luck matey!
Cheers
Its that ruddy half an hour grey square test one I'm not looking forward to lolstjimmy87
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Also I have it on good authority they have a course pencilled in for July
Dynamonic
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Cheers
I know what you mean.
A little tip for you...make sure you find a comfortable position for your button pressing hand. My arm about dropped off towards the ends of that test because I must have been sat awkwardly.
I have heard that too. Makes sense with that email I had yesterday too.
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I can confirm that yesterday we were told that there are back to back courses lined up and they have moved driver managers into the academy to keep the courses moving and to avoid any delays.
Keep your ears and eyes peeled on emails/voicemails!
Keep your ears and eyes peeled on emails/voicemails!
EastMidsMatt
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Just commenting to get the 1000th reply.
Good luck all for stage 4!
Good luck all for stage 4!
stjimmy87
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Did they say when?
Dynamonic
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I believe that would suggest a course would run in June/July, followed by one in October/November or thereabouts.
I’ve been so excited since that email a couple of days ago, and my phone does not leave my side.
(Just hoping they catch me when I’m not in the phone signal black hole that is my current workplace though. )
Spankthemonkey
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Oh dear, you were 6 minutes late for that one. Will your trains be more on time, that is the question?
EastMidsMatt
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Nope, was actually the 1000th reply to the original post. 1001st post.
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Lol, good comeback
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https://www.indeed.co.uk/m/viewjob?jk=c754e6bfb23a9b88&from=serp
East Midlands are recruiting now for trainee service drivers in Leeds. Reading the description it sound similar to trainee depot driver, saying natural progession in this role would be main line driver.
Thought I'd post it here first so anyone that didn't get through the DMI have a chance to apply before it gets it's own thread.
East Midlands are recruiting now for trainee service drivers in Leeds. Reading the description it sound similar to trainee depot driver, saying natural progession in this role would be main line driver.
Thought I'd post it here first so anyone that didn't get through the DMI have a chance to apply before it gets it's own thread.
Just seen this on there. Is there not a time limit as to when you can re-apply with East Midlands Trains after failing the DMI?
Scouse_scott
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No, you'll be fine to apply for this role now. It's only the OPC tests that have a waiting period of 6 months. The DMI isn't part of those tests so go for it. Its great timing as well, shows your really committed plus everything is still fresh to build on for next time
Awesome thank you, will certainly get applying when I finish work today, fingers crossed. I think I just about sneak into the hour commute to Leeds
Dynamonic
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Looks like EMT drivers at Leeds sign HSTs, and the depot is joint operated with Northern.
I was just wondering about the Leeds roles the other day. I remember in that video way back at the start of this thread, that there was mention of potential Driver vacancies in the new year for Neville Hill, and lo and behold, here they are!
Best of luck to all of you that apply!
I was just wondering about the Leeds roles the other day. I remember in that video way back at the start of this thread, that there was mention of potential Driver vacancies in the new year for Neville Hill, and lo and behold, here they are!
Best of luck to all of you that apply!
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The DFFT, sorry can you remind me which one this is? Is it the dials test?
Dynamonic
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I think DFFT is a Diagnostics test outside the normal OPC tests. (Dials is the TRP test)
We didn’t do DFFT for the Depot Driver roles at Notts or Derby, but whether it’ll be different for Service Delivery Drivers at Leeds, I’m not too sure.
We didn’t do DFFT for the Depot Driver roles at Notts or Derby, but whether it’ll be different for Service Delivery Drivers at Leeds, I’m not too sure.
Driver fault finding test
I think DFFT is a Diagnostics test outside the normal OPC tests. (Dials is the TRP test)
We didn’t do DFFT for the Depot Driver roles at Notts or Derby, but whether it’ll be different for Service Delivery Drivers at Leeds, I’m not too sure.
I think DFFT is a Diagnostics test outside the normal OPC tests. (Dials is the TRP test)
We didn’t do DFFT for the Depot Driver roles at Notts or Derby, but whether it’ll be different for Service Delivery Drivers at Leeds, I’m not too sure.
Thanks very much guys - much appreciated
stjimmy87
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So with just over a week till I sit stage 4, I have questions....
-Do they tell you if you are successful on the day? Last time I did them they told me there and then I had been successful (Although they still had to email Northern with the results)
-Is it a suited and booted affair?
Any more tips always welcome.
-Do they tell you if you are successful on the day? Last time I did them they told me there and then I had been successful (Although they still had to email Northern with the results)
-Is it a suited and booted affair?
Any more tips always welcome.
Dynamonic
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You'll be given the results of your computer tests on the day, and if successful, you'll then sit the MMI. You'll find out if you passed the MMI and made it into the Talent Pool a few days later.
As for your second question, it's an interview isn't it?
Good luck buddy! You're nearly there!
stjimmy87
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You'll be given the results of your computer tests on the day, and if successful, you'll then sit the MMI. You'll find out if you passed the MMI and made it into the Talent Pool a few days later.
As for your second question, it's an interview isn't it?
Good luck buddy! You're nearly there!
That suit of mine will be due a good retirement after this process lol
Dynamonic
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Haha! I know what you mean!
My suit had more use in 3 months than it had in as many years!
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