Trainee Driver Vacancy - Thameslink

[cwjohnstone]

Probably about hour and a half or longer with traffic.

Why would you want to drive it?

 

[MickyB89]

Why would you want to drive it?

How long would it be by train? I'm coming up with approx2 hours on trainline.

 

[ComUtoR]

Are the contract rumours true ?

 

[MickyB89]

Are the contract rumours true ?

What rumours are those?

 

[ComUtoR]

Hard to say as its internal. I noticed that some internals posted so I've put out a feeler.

It's not anything that would trouble any trainees but it's significant enough to be a concern. Sorry I can't state more at this time. Hopefully someone in the know will answer if they can.

 

[MickyB89]

I didn't notice anything ominous in the contract they sent through....

 

[Nkay11]

Why would you want to drive it?

Because Selhurst is practically a 24 hour depot. Our earliest start time is 03.33 and latest finish is 02.03 so i've had no choice but to drive for the past 4 years lol.

Takes about an hour and a half by train. Into Victoria and back out.

 

[cwjohnstone]

Because Selhurst is practically a 24 hour depot. Our earliest start time is 03.33 and latest finish is 02.03 so i've had no choice but to drive for the past 4 years lol.

Takes about an hour and a half by train. Into Victoria and back out.

Sorry, I'll rephrase that... why would you want to drive it whilst on rules and regs? Gotta be at least 1hour 10 on a clear run in the car, but to get there for half 8ish.... I'd rather do the train

 

[Jordan Paris91]

Hi all, I am new to these forums and was looking for any tips. I have an assessment on October 12th. I am not currently in the rail industry so a complete career change. I am going through the assessment pack that GTR sent me. Has anyone got any tips on the assessment as I have never done anything like this. This is for the trainee driver vacancy that was posted last month. Regards JP

 

[Videoman76]

Hello JP,
Welcome to the forum. With the greatest respect, if you read through this thread, it will more than likely answer all the questions you have. I did and I now have a starting date with GTR.
All the best with your application.
Videoman76

 

[Nkay11]

Sorry, I'll rephrase that... why would you want to drive it whilst on rules and regs? Gotta be at least 1hour 10 on a clear run in the car, but to get there for half 8ish.... I'd rather do the train

Me too. Its just Micky was saying how long it would be with traffic so thought i'd tell him since i've done it for the last few years lol

 

[cwjohnstone]

Me too. Its just Micky was saying how long it would be with traffic so thought i'd tell him since i've done it for the last few years lol

Yeah, don't envy you that one mate! Still... won't be for much longer

 

[Goatman]

How soon after the medical did you guys get a contract through? Or hear anything as such?

 

[NickR]

How soon after the medical did you guys get a contract through? Or hear anything as such?

Yeah I wouldn't mind knowing this. I'm itching to slam my notice in!

 

[RollingRolling]

JORDAN PARIS - Do you mind me asking when you completed your application? Was it the one where the closing date was Monday -12th September 2016? Cheers mate

 

[Duffman]

Hi all, I have my MMI interview tomorrow and just wondered what sort of questions they ask, I've looked through this thread but cant really find any definitive answers. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Gekko5154]

Good luck for your interview Duffman! I haven't yet sat the MMI. I have mine next week with a different TOC hopefully. As I understand you will have 6 competence based questions in which you'll have to answer.
1. Describe a time you have followed rules and procedures.
2. Describe a time when you have worked for long periods of time alone.
3. Describe a time when you have completed a training course longer than two weeks or your greatest achievement.
4. Describe a time when you have solved a difficult problem.
5. Describe a time when you have dealt with an emergency.
And I'm not sure about the 6th? I think it's something along the lines of describe a role you do that's similar to a train driver?

Again I haven't sat the MMI so can't confirm this of course but it can help you prepare. Good luck!

 

[woodenspatulas]

Well that's my medical done. Passed with border line eye sight so may need glasses.

Just waiting on the pee to be tested and hopefully a contract appearing in the post!
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Well that's my medical done. Passed with border line eye sight so may need glasses.

Just waiting on the pee to be tested and hopefully a contract appearing in the post!
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Well that's my medical done. Passed with border line eye sight so may need glasses.

Just waiting on the pee to be tested and hopefully a contract appearing in the post!

 

[Amex88]

Anyone heard anything on kings x start dates yet?

 

[Duffman]

Got a call today saying I passed my MMI, I'm over the moon. I've been given a provisional start date of 21st November pending my medical.

 

[Gekko5154]

Congrats a Duffman!

Were the MMI questions similar to what I posted?

They called you on the same day.....you must have done very well!

 

[NickR]

Failed my medical. Didn't meet the standard for hearing. Apt end to a crap week for me. I've got some wax in there and they've recommended I get it syringed and they'll retest me. Lady asked if I had trouble hearing a radio. I said I've done a good job of winging it as a police officer for ten years if I did. I'm pretty sure that it isn't the wax and my hearing is just a bit poor.

Congrats to Duffman, well done mate.

 

[Class2ldn]

You say that but I had the same when I applied for the military, got them syringed and and flew through the hearing retest.

 

[NickR]

You say that but I had the same when I applied for the military, got them syringed and and flew through the hearing retest.

Oh really? That's encouraging. Was it a huge difference after? I had them syringed a few years back and to be honest it didn't really make a difference to my hearing.

 

[Shrimper]

Failed my medical. Didn't meet the standard for hearing. Apt end to a crap week for me. I've got some wax in there and they've recommended I get it syringed and they'll retest me. Lady asked if I had trouble hearing a radio. I said I've done a good job of winging it as a police officer for ten years if I did. I'm pretty sure that it isn't the wax and my hearing is just a bit poor.

Congrats to Duffman, well done mate.

I've had similar issues previously; syringing (or using something like Otex Express) sorted me out too. I wasn't aware I was losing any hearing capability until it came to sitting in the box!

 

[woodenspatulas]

Oh really? That's encouraging. Was it a huge difference after? I had them syringed a few years back and to be honest it didn't really make a difference to my hearing.

I found the same. After a good syringing I can hest a pin drop

 

[cwjohnstone]

I've had similar issues previously; syringing (or using something like Otex Express) sorted me out too. I wasn't aware I was losing any hearing capability until it came to sitting in the box!

So did you pass the hearing test and they told you you've lost some hearing capability though?

 

[NickR]

Thanks for the replies guys. Bought some drops last night and will get to work today! My problem was the low frequencies and from what I've been reading that is what ear wax build up affects.

 

[Shrimper]

So did you pass the hearing test and they told you you've lost some hearing capability though?

For a previous job requiring a hearing test, apparently I was on the borderline but she could see why when she looked in my ears. So when I took a railway medical I used Otex a few times in the weeks leading up to ensure they were clear and blockage free. Had no problems.

 

[mnbv]

Hi the deadline for this application was 11:45PM but the website closed at 11:41PM. My application was 99% finished (just needed to make the declarations) - do you think there's a way I can appeal to be considered?