Trainee Train Drivers ATW Chester

[Bigndaft]

Well that sucks if true. I’m away with my current job from December until May. Unless I hear about getting selected soon I will have to play the waiting game again!

 

[martin2345uk]

Guessing no one’s heard anything yet then..!

 

[Bigndaft]

Guessing no one’s heard anything yet then..!

Nothing yet.

 

[Potato185]

As the famous saying goes "it's not all about size, it's what you do with it that counts", how big are peoples' statements?

Mine was just over 700 words, but I know there's not a limit so just wondering if people have gone for more or less?

 

[martin2345uk]

As the famous saying goes "it's not all about size, it's what you do with it that counts", how big are peoples' statements?

Mine was just over 700 words, but I know there's not a limit so just wondering if people have gone for more or less?

I have no recollection of mine at all now!

Take it still no one has heard owt!

 

[baz962]

I have no recollection of mine at all now!

Take it still no one has heard owt!

Evening mate I haven't I checked online yesterday and still saying shortlisting.

 

[martin2345uk]

Hmmm mine still says "Withdrawn"... that doesn't seem right!

 

[ashthebash]

Still says shortlisting for me too. I'm curious, those who have applied are you within the specified travelling distance from Chester?

 

[baz962]

Still says shortlisting for me too. I'm curious, those who have applied are you within the specified travelling distance from Chester?

Nope I am from Bedford but will re locate if they let me

 

[Y Ddraig Coch]

Sorry to repeat myself, but again, I may be wrong and it may have no bearing on the wait, but this is only for talent pool , which means they are not in a hurry to recruit and also, the advert for qualified drivers at the same depot doesn't close for a few days yet. I would suggest ATW are waiting to see how many qualified's that are suitable apply before deciding how many externals to put through the first sift.

 

[baz962]

Sorry to repeat myself, but again, I may be wrong and it may have no bearing on the wait, but this is only for talent pool , which means they are not in a hurry to recruit and also, the advert for qualified drivers at the same depot doesn't close for a few days yet. I would suggest ATW are waiting to see how many qualified's that are suitable apply before deciding how many externals to put through the first sift.

Not sure about talent pool but someone posted on saturday a bit further up this page that the trainee's need to be qualified by next december.

 

[Y Ddraig Coch]

I applied.... it was definitely to enter their talent pool. If trainees need to be qualified by December, enough qualified drivers would mean it could be a long wait for externals ..........

 

[martin2345uk]

They confirmed this morning that even though my application shows as being for the wrong role, it’s definitely being considered for the trainee role, so I guess I just have to take their word for it and hope for the best! (“,)

 

[craigybagel]

Rejection letters on the way out today

 

[Y Ddraig Coch]

Thanks but no thanks mails have begun......

 

[ashthebash]

Ahh gutted! I've had my rejection, looks like I'm carrying on doing their bus replacement service out of chester instead haha.

 

[scouseyb123]

Rejected, gutted! Thought it was a really strong application

 

[Y Ddraig Coch]

Rejected, gutted! Thought it was a really strong application

They were advertising for qualified drivers until just the other day. Possibly a lot of any positions they may have coming up will be filled by qualified drivers meaning if there are any positions for trainees left, knowing the hundreds and hundreds of applicants these positions always draw in , it will always be a very tough job to get and whoever does should be very very proud of themselves.

 

[scouseyb123]

They were advertising for qualified drivers until just the other day. Possibly a lot of any positions they may have coming up will be filled by qualified drivers meaning if there are any positions for trainees left, knowing the hundreds and hundreds of applicants these positions always draw in , it will always be a very tough job to get and whoever does should be very very proud of themselves.

Yes you are right, agreed!

 

[martin2345uk]

Good at least that they’re not keeping us hanging on

 

[Bigndaft]

I’ve received an email saying I’m through into the selection process. Next is a telephone interview.

Does anyone have any ideas as what the format of the telephone interview is?

 

[martin2345uk]

Congrats mate!


Has anyone not heard either way..?

 

[Bigndaft]

Congrats mate!


Has anyone not heard either way..?

Cheers buddy, very early days yet though

 

[sw1ller]

I’ve received an email saying I’m through into the selection process. Next is a telephone interview.

Does anyone have any ideas as what the format of the telephone interview is?

Congrats mate

It’s a 10 minute interview, nothing too major. Just to see what you know about Arriva, what you know about the job and why you’re applying. Next stage after that is the manager interview which lasts a hell of a lot longer.

I wrote down loads of facts and figures from their website and tried to read them off like I wasn’t reading them! Haha. Must of worked though.

Good luck.

 

[Bigndaft]

Congrats mate

It’s a 10 minute interview, nothing too major. Just to see what you know about Arriva, what you know about the job and why you’re applying. Next stage after that is the manager interview which lasts a hell of a lot longer.

I wrote down loads of facts and figures from their website and tried to read them off like I wasn’t reading them! Haha. Must of worked though.

Good luck.

Thanks for the info bud

 

[PaulWilf]

Good luck to all who have been successful

 

[martin2345uk]

Have everyone heard one way or the other then? Wondering how long I should give it before dropping them a quick email to ask..?

 

[spanspoon]

i heard back yesterday via email

 

[martin2345uk]

Hmmm, I might drop them a mail then! :-/

Edit: Hmm maybe not, the last email I got from them did say

Please note that due to the very high volume of applications received shortlisting may take a few weeks, however please be assured that all candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application.


Best wishes,

The Recruitment Team

 

[Bigndaft]

Hmmm, I might drop them a mail then! :-/

What does it say in your profile/application?