Trainee Driver - DB Cargo - Various locations.

[Jonnyboy84]

Yep that's understood but why not just do the MMI rather than them all is what I can't understand

Not sure but they are the puppet masters and we the puppets.

 

[Seejwalker]

I applied for Eastleigh. How was your interview?

Brilliant mate, by far the most relaxed Interview I've had. I feel it went really well and hope they did too. I should find out next week what the outcome was.

 

[Stigy]

Brilliant mate, by far the most relaxed Interview I've had. I feel it went really well and hope they did too. I should find out next week what the outcome was.

That’s good to know. Freightliner’s interview was really relaxed, was this one more so?

 

[Seejwalker]

That’s good to know. Freightliner’s interview was really relaxed, was this one more so?

Yeah mate, I didn't think it was possible, but it certainly was. They where both good interviews.

 

[Stigy]

Yeah mate, I didn't think it was possible, but it certainly was. They where both good interviews.

That’s good then. Where did you have to go for interview? Any advice you have about content would be good too. What depot did you apply for?

 

[Gary Craig]

It used to be 10 weeks, broken down as 2 weeks PTS and introduction to shunting, rules and core traction (class 66).

Then back to your home depot to get your 150 hours handling. Getting your hours in depends on mentor availability and shifts.

You'll also likely have 2 weeks on the simulator. I'm not sure when this is done now. It used to be done after you had done some handling.

Then there's any conversion courses, such as a Class 60 course. Depending on your depot and how many trainees there are, you might do one at your home depot or go elsewhere for it. Usually a 2 day course.

Thanks Atishyou. That's great info. Really appreciate it.

 

[Gary Craig]

I asked this in my CDM interview and he said it was roughly 20 weeks classroom and then out to your yard for practical etc.

Thanks gbi17. Appreciate the reply and info.

 

[Ballzak123]

Mines on the 27th

 

[gbi17]

Mines on the 27th

DMI? For which depot?

 

[Ballzak123]

DMI? For which depot?

Yes mate for barking or dart Ford I put down both

 

[BallastMonkey]

Yes mate for barking or dart Ford I put down both

When was you told?

 

[gbi17]

Yes mate for barking or dart Ford I put down both

ahh nice one! good luck!

 

[anglian96]

Will do mate. Thanks

How you get on pal?

 

[Gary Craig]

How you get on pal?

Hello mate. Sorry late day travelling back last night and up early for work this morning
All done and passed. I guess it'll be the dmi interviews next. They are doing assessments up until mid December. So I guess I will hear more then about the next stage.
The assessments and interview are really relaxed. Quite enjoyable really.
All I would say is make sure you strike the green button quick on the first one with the flashing square I thought my reactions were okay but I was told they were quite slow. Maybe I was too relaxed!
The interview is a pretty straight forward six scenarios you have to give and they ask questions on that. Very straight forward
They tell you on the day if you pass or fail.
Good luck mate. Let me know how it goes

 

[Gary Craig]

Yes mate for barking or dart Ford I put down both

Hope the dmi went okay today pal.

 

[GJL9916]

Do any of you guys know if DB take on any drivers based in the Cheshire area?

 

[UTC123]

Passed my stage 2 and MMI today. Lady doing the MMI told me they're assessing up until February (although that was Jnr and Trainee I am lead to believe).

All very friendly and relaxed but I'm not in a rush to ever repeat the tests!

 

[fastfall]

I applied for the trainee driver at Dollands Moor, never heard anything within the two weeks so sort of assume I have been unsuccessful. However I have passed all my assessments to enhanced level with a TOC last year including the MMI. Not sure whether to have a glimmer of hope that once all the assesments have been done they might still contact me for a DMI or whether that is wishful thinking

 

[Gary Craig]

Passed my stage 2 and MMI today. Lady doing the MMI told me they're assessing up until February (although that was Jnr and Trainee I am lead to believe).

All very friendly and relaxed but I'm not in a rush to ever repeat the tests!

Well done mate. Passed mine yesterday. So all good.

 

[Pete C]

Not sure whether to have a glimmer of hope that once all the assesments have been done they might still contact me for a DMI or whether that is wishful thinking

Could be - I applied for Barking and told them I had also recently passed all the assessments and have heard nothing. Could mean we've failed the sift straight out or could be as you say.

I'll have to decline if they do offer me a DMI as I will soon be starting as a trainee with Freightliner, however I wish you all the best of luck!

 

[johnlh]

I've got mine this Thursday so hopefully I'll be joining the stage 2 club!

 

[BallastMonkey]

For all those who already have done the psychometrics, don't lose help as I received this not too long ago

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your application for the Junior/Trainee driver role

This email is to update you in terms of your application process.

You are currently being held in a talent pool and will be invited to attended an interview once we have interview dates in place.

The interviewing manager will then make a decision on how they would wish to proceed further with your application.

Thank you in advance

Good Luck

 

[anglian96]

Hello mate. Sorry late day travelling back last night and up early for work this morning
All done and passed. I guess it'll be the dmi interviews next. They are doing assessments up until mid December. So I guess I will hear more then about the next stage.
The assessments and interview are really relaxed. Quite enjoyable really.
All I would say is make sure you strike the green button quick on the first one with the flashing square I thought my reactions were okay but I was told they were quite slow. Maybe I was too relaxed!
The interview is a pretty straight forward six scenarios you have to give and they ask questions on that. Very straight forward
They tell you on the day if you pass or fail.
Good luck mate. Let me know how it goes

Well done on passing , will do cheers

 

[Jonnyboy84]

For all those who already have done the psychometrics, don't lose help as I received this not too long ago

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your application for the Junior/Trainee driver role

This email is to update you in terms of your application process.

You are currently being held in a talent pool and will be invited to attended an interview once we have interview dates in place.

The interviewing manager will then make a decision on how they would wish to proceed further with your application.

Thank you in advance

Good Luck

Yep received same email just a waiting game now☺️

 

[Stigy]

For all those who already have done the psychometrics, don't lose help as I received this not too long ago

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your application for the Junior/Trainee driver role

This email is to update you in terms of your application process.

You are currently being held in a talent pool and will be invited to attended an interview once we have interview dates in place.

The interviewing manager will then make a decision on how they would wish to proceed further with your application.

Thank you in advance

Good Luck

Received the same one myself (think I posted it somewhere but there’s so many threads knocking about I’ve lost track!).

And today I received my invite to attend an interview! I’m glad about this, only trouble is, it’s on a day that I’ll find it difficult to attend! The only day of the sort I might add. Not sure how flexible they are, but I know usually they are pretty strict. On the plus side it’s held at the depot at which I applied so being local with local managers maybe it’ll be a bit easier to move about?

Good luck all!

 

[BallastMonkey]

Received the same one myself (think I posted it somewhere but there’s so many threads knocking about I’ve lost track!).

And today I received my invite to attend an interview! I’m glad about this, only trouble is, it’s on a day that I’ll find it difficult to attend! The only day of the sort I might add. Not sure how flexible they are, but I know usually they are pretty strict. On the plus side it’s held at the depot at which I applied so being local with local managers maybe it’ll be a bit easier to move about?

Good luck all!

Glad to hear they're finally sending invites out, just waiting for my turn to be called up! When have they invited you, and what depot did you apply for?

 

[Stigy]

Glad to hear they're finally sending invites out, just waiting for my turn to be called up! When have they invited you, and what depot did you apply for?

12th and Eastleigh. Interview is at Eastleigh too which is a bonus. I will attend, I’ll have to do some delegating though. This means too much to me to risk not getting another date.

 

[Numbnuts846]

Got my drivers assessment in reading 21st jan for junior driver / trainee . Applied for both eastleigh and westbury. Last passed the assessment in Feb 2014 with db in Doncaster for a position at Westbury had the interview with the driver manager and was awaiting a medical when the jobs got placed on hold .

 

[Stigy]

Got my drivers assessment in reading 21st jan for junior driver / trainee . Applied for both eastleigh and westbury. Last passed the assessment in Feb 2014 with db in Doncaster for a position at Westbury had the interview with the driver manager and was awaiting a medical when the jobs got placed on hold .

If you passed less than 5-years ago how come you have to retake the assessments? I passed most of mine 3.5 ish years ago and don’t have to retake any? I assumed it was five years for DB, maybe it’s 4?

 

[Numbnuts846]

I thought it was 5 years . I will check when I'm there I don't mind resitting it again I found it rather relaxing compared to the old tests I've done