Trainee Train Drivers - Waterloo (14.01.20)

[Lewis H]

Does anyone know if they’re strict on the 45 mins thing as I live in Hayes atm

I have moved in with a mate so it won’t be an official agreement if you know what I mean, it’s until I find a proper place myself

when I accepted the job I wasn’t within the 45 minutes, and I had to move, they told me to bring proof of address to the induction, nothing was ever checked, almost a year later, still nothing! I’m not saying don’t do it, because it does make life much easier, and cheaper when commuting to work, but don’t fret too much, there’s no rush, they just want to know you are willing to relocate before offering you a job, then you’ll have to move.

 

[Nevergiveup]

Hi mate I have a question, do you know if SWR online assessment is the one where you select from most likely and list likely options?

when I accepted the job I wasn’t within the 45 minutes, and I had to move, they told me to bring proof of address to the induction, nothing was ever checked, almost a year later, still nothing! I’m not saying don’t do it, because it does make life much easier, and cheaper when commuting to work, but don’t fret too much, there’s no rush, they just want to know you are willing to relocate before offering you a job, then you’ll have to move.

 

[Lewis H]

Hi mate I have a question, do you know if SWR online assessment is the one where you select from most likely and list likely options?

If I’m honest, I don’t remember, the SJT test you do at the MMI is along those lines though.

 

[1725RJ]

I remember the SJT test as I did it last November with SWR. As mentioned previously, there’s no hard and fast tips for it. Put yourself in the shoes of a driver and deal with them accordingly. Sorry!

 

[1725RJ]

On the flip side, it does seem a little strange to complete an SJT at the initial submission stage then another at MMI?

 

[Railway123321]

Hello, i have my DMI for SWR coming up and i was wondering if anyone has any tips? Any specific questions i should prepare for? Many thanks for your help

 

[Stigy]

On the flip side, it does seem a little strange to complete an SJT at the initial submission stage then another at MMI?

They’re used for different things. At the initial stage it’s used to see if you match the standard suitability requirements of the company (not necessarily just for train driving). At the MMI the results are used to dictate how the interviewer questions you.

And SJT or SJE should thought of as just a personality test rather than a test such as a psychometric assessment.

 

[MatthewLdn]

Anyone here had a DMI with swr yet? I passed my computer assessments on Saturday and have been invited to a DMI this Wednesday. Ideally looking for any tips/advice and what questions to potentially expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Twotwo]

Anyone here had a DMI with swr yet? I passed my computer assessments on Saturday and have been invited to a DMI this Wednesday. Ideally looking for any tips/advice and what questions to potentially expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Use the search bar, there's plenty of information out there. One poster actually took time out to make a thread on all the dmi questions for swr. A simple search and you will find what you are looking for.

 

[1725RJ]

Anyone here had a DMI with swr yet? I passed my computer assessments on Saturday and have been invited to a DMI this Wednesday. Ideally looking for any tips/advice and what questions to potentially expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Blimey that’s a quick turn around from assessment to DMI! I know some people have waited months. I passed my assessment day 2 weeks ago and haven’t heard anything since.

 

[MatthewLdn]

Thanks TwoTwo, I’ve just had a good look through some previous threads and found some good information.

 

[Lewis H]

Anyone here had a DMI with swr yet? I passed my computer assessments on Saturday and have been invited to a DMI this Wednesday. Ideally looking for any tips/advice and what questions to potentially expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Wow that’s unheard of to be that quick! As mentioned above, the search bar for this forum will provide you with everything you need.

The interview itself although formal, will feel very informal, make sure you look up the company, because they will ask you what you know about SWR, it won’t be specific questions, but the more you reel off, the better it looks!

 

[Lewis H]

https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/driver-manager-interview-questions.177022/#post-4294227

Link to the thread I made after mine

 

[MatthewLdn]

Thanks for the link Lewis, it gives me a great idea of what to expect.

 

[MatthewLdn]

Pleased to say that I passed my DMI. Now have to await an invitation for a MMI, although that may be a couple of months away yet.

 

[Bencronin]

Pleased to say that I passed my DMI. Now have to await an invitation for a MMI, although that may be a couple of months away yet.

Well done.

 

[MatthewLdn]

Thanks Ben, one step closer! Just have to be patient now for the MMI.

 

[Bencronin]

Thanks Ben, one step closer! Just have to be patient now for the MMI.

You have one foot in the door, now just to drag the other one in. You'll get there.
Great to see you progressing so quickly.

 

[Quin79]

I thought SWR did the MMI as part of stage 2 assessment day and DMI second. Have they changed to how Southern / GTR do their assessments then?

 

[MatthewLdn]

As far as I’m aware, they do paper and computer assessments first, then DMI and then the MMI. That’s how it’s been for me.

 

[DriverGB]

Anyone here had a DMI with swr yet? I passed my computer assessments on Saturday and have been invited to a DMI this Wednesday. Ideally looking for any tips/advice and what questions to potentially expect. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

How did it go?

 

[MatthewLdn]

How did it go?

Hey DriverGB, glad to say I passed my DMI. Now waiting for a date for my MMI, although from the sound of it, that may be in a month or two.

 

[DriverGB]

Hey DriverGB, glad to say I passed my DMI. Now waiting for a date for my MMI, although from the sound of it, that may be in a month or two.

Well done on that. How long did you have wait for them to tell you?

 

[MatthewLdn]

Thanks DriverGB, I had to wait just over a week to find out.

 

[DriverGB]

Thanks DriverGB, I had to wait just over a week to find out.

Not long at all then did they phone you or email?

 

[MatthewLdn]

It was a phone call.

 

[MatthewLdn]

Has anyone who applied for this position had any updates since the lockdown? As far as I know, things have been put on hold. Having come so far already and one more hurdle to overcome (MMI), I’m just hoping that they will still be continuing with the position once this situation has eased.

 

[Stigy]

Has anyone who applied for this position had any updates since the lockdown? As far as I know, things have been put on hold. Having come so far already and one more hurdle to overcome (MMI), I’m just hoping that they will still be continuing with the position once this situation has eased.

I could be wrong, but I’m sure I read here somewhere that SWR were continuing with the psychometric assessments even though training was out on hold?

 

[MatthewLdn]

I could be wrong, but I’m sure I read here somewhere that SWR were continuing with the

Hi Stigy, I’ve just seen further down the forum that someone has received a date for their assessment for a trainee tram driver in a couple of weeks time, so maybe things are starting to move forward again. I was contemplating giving the recruitment team a call but don’t want to come across as bothersome.

 

[DA1]

Hi Stigy, I’ve just seen further down the forum that someone has received a date for their assessment for a trainee tram driver in a couple of weeks time, so maybe things are starting to move forward again. I was contemplating giving the recruitment team a call but don’t want to come across as bothersome.

I said to someone a couple of weeks ago drop them an email and they should hopefully respond via call/email. I emailed a while ago as I’m waiting for a starting date for Waterloo and they called me the next day. They have a good team down Southampton.