Trainee Driver Vacancy - Thameslink

[Scattle]

Passed my Medical, getting contract tomorrow for Gillingham to start on 31st oct

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[Goatman]

Got the call today to say I passed my MMI! Over the moon! Just waiting to hear back on a date for the medical, but providing that goes well I'll be starting on the 14th November (I think that's the date she said on the phone, tbh I was going a bit crazy with joy)

 

[woodenspatulas]

Got the call today to say I passed my MMI! Over the moon! Just waiting to hear back on a date for the medical, but providing that goes well I'll be starting on the 14th November (I think that's the date she said on the phone, tbh I was going a bit crazy with joy)

Nice one, same start date as me. Also waiting on a medical date.

 

[cwjohnstone]

Congratulations everyone! I'm in next week for the DFFT and I'd assume DMI? Been told to present myself at GoVia house for 1330, they invited me for assessment back in July but the email never made it annoyingly!!!!

 

[Scattle]

Well its all real now, contract arrived this morning for Gillingham on 31st Oct!

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[cwjohnstone]

Where is the classroom training being held have they decided yet?

 

[Videoman76]

Anyone got a December start date?

cwjohnstone; I've left you a PM (I think I pressed the right button).

Good luck to you all!

Videoman76

 

[Jimbob1982]

Hi

I realise this is the wrong forum, though I can't seem to "Create a new post".

I have an assessment day with "TFGM" in October 2016, though roughly want to know how difficult the "Psychometric Testing session" are?

07.00 - 07.15 Driving License Check

07.15 - 08.00 Psychometric Testing session (Test 1)

08.00 - 08.30 Break & Results from Test 1

08.30 - 09.15 Psychometric Testing session (Test 2)

09.15 - 10.45 Break & Results from Test 2

10.45 - 11.30 LRV Simulator Test/Written Test

11.30 - 12:30 PA Announcement

12.30 - 13.30 Lunch & Results from LRV Simulator Test and PA Announcement

Thanks

Jimmy

 

[NickR]

Are there December start dates? If I can get through the MMI and medical then a pre-Xmas start date would be amazing.

 

[Videoman76]

NickR, I've got a start date for the 5th December 2016.

 

[NickR]

NickR, I've got a start date for the 5th December 2016.

Oh excellent. Nice one mate.

 

[Amex88]

Videoman what depot buddy?

 

[Videoman76]

Gillingham.

 

[king_walnut]

07.00 - 07.15 Driving License Check

Is that just checking your ID to confirm who you are? Or do they check for points or whatever?

 

[Nkay11]

Is that just checking your ID to confirm who you are? Or do they check for points or whatever?

Nah he just means an ID check mate

 

[darren010]

Hi All,

Got my assessment centre tomorrow and never done one before. Done something similar to become guard (which I am) but nothing like the drivers assessments.

Did everyone just do the stuff thameslink sent in the email or was there anything else anyone did to help them pass on the day?

I have done the pack thameslink sent on the email and a couple of reaction tests online (although not the best as only last a minute and not 30 lol)

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Darren

 

[NickR]

The pack they send out is excellent and gives you pretty much all the information you need to pass. I used the Group Bourdon Tool on this site too to practice that.

Good luck!

 

[cwjohnstone]

Passed my DFFT today, hopefully now it's just a date for medical....

 

[RollingRolling]

Hi anyone here who has applied for trainee driver with Thameslink the one that closed Monday 12th September 2016 ?? Any news on Assesements ??? Cheers

 

[carnty]

Hi Goatman, I've got my MMI tomorrow. Is it to discuss the situation judgement examples from the assessment day or is it like the DMI? Plus how long does it last roughly? Thanks and well done on your achievement. Hopefully I'll be right behind you..

 

[NickR]

Had my MMI this morning and just got the phone call to say I passed! Start on the 21st November pending my medical. So happy!

 

[carnty]

Hi Nick, so did I and have had the same outcome. 21st is my possible start date pending a medical on the 10th Oct. Well done mate-you are following me.

 

[NickR]

Hi Nick, so did I and have had the same outcome. 21st is my possible start date pending a medical on the 10th Oct. Well done mate-you are following me.

Congrats mate! Got my medical on the 7th. Hopefully see you there on the 21st. Having said that, does anyone actually know where the training is?? In all my excitement I forgot to ask on the phone.

 

[Goatman]

Congratulations everyone! Anyone else got a start date of 14th November?

 

[mmbeak78]

Wow! Well done all of you! I had my assessment centre on 21st September and while I passed, my Group Bourdon score wasn't high enough for Thameslink which leaves me in the Holding Pool limbo for Southern

 

[westcoaster]

Congrats mate! Got my medical on the 7th. Hopefully see you there on the 21st. Having said that, does anyone actually know where the training is?? In all my excitement I forgot to ask on the phone.

Not 100% but mess room gossip, it was mentioned selhurst as a training location.

 

[NickR]

Not 100% but mess room gossip, it was mentioned selhurst as a training location.

Really? Would have thought that would be a nightmare to get to for applicants around Gillingham.

 

[MickyB89]

Probably about hour and a half or longer with traffic.

 

[Nkay11]

Can tell you from experience that it is a bugger to get too. I've been a guard there for the past 4 years and live in Chatham so i really hope this is not true lol.

 

[carnty]

That does sound a nightmare. If its confirmed, I may need some help with route planning...