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Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers
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Welshman1
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So when you say questions about the role, do you mean they ask you what challenges there may be and how you would overcome them ? Because unless you know someone how are we to know the role ? We can only go off the job spec.So pleased you got a dmi! Congrats!
I feel mine went well, at risk of jinxing it - a fair few positive comments after questions and never was stuck for an answer. So, fingers crossed!Took dot on an hour with about 6 sections based around different, and I think all, aspects of the role. The interviewers were very nice
jessica1306
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There was nothing technical—they asked about customer service “who do you consider a customer”, about working with the wider network/colleagues “who do you consider your colleagues”, situational judgement sort of questions asking what would you do in this scenario, how you would keep up to date with changes both last minute, in the long term and if you were away on annual leave and coming back.
Once or twice they asked some that were more specific to the role such as “what sort of things do you expect to have to look out for while doing the job”. But I just said signals, speed checks, changes I notice etc.
Hope this helps!
Welshman1
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you listen to a sequence, basically there is woman which says train ready depart followed by a whistle and horn. You need to make sure they are in the correct order if they are then train is safe to depart. Second part is the same but there is a customer asking what line to catch for certain stations. The map is in front of you so you can see but make sure you prioritise if the train is safe to depart.
Thank you , I’ve been looking everywhere and there is nowhere with guidance .
Welshman1
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I had mine today also, I was told Friday or Monday I should hear by. How did you feel it went I think i let nerves get the better of me on some questions.
I think mine went okay, they kept saying ‘good answer’ but who knows. I’m sure you’ve done great! It’s the waiting that’s driving me crazy
Welshman1
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Ye same here the waiting is horrible. I’ll update you here soon as I hear anything. Where did you apply for would it be valleys ?
Thank you! I applied for Shrewsbury depo, hoping we both hear soon!
jessica1306
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Nice to see someone else applying to Shrewsbury; fingers crossed for you both! I had my dmi on Friday, hope we all hear back shortly
Welshman1
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Good luck 100% the waiting is the hardest part, it’s the not knowing.Nice to see someone else applying to Shrewsbury; fingers crossed for you both! I had my dmi on Friday, hope we all hear back shortly
Yuk767
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I also had my DMI on Friday last week. Has anybody heard anything back yet?Nice to see someone else applying to Shrewsbury; fingers crossed for you both! I had my dmi on Friday, hope we all hear back shortly
Welshman1
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Nope no one yet where you applied for ?
Yuk767
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I applied Shrewsbury, waiting is the worst part
Welshman1
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Ye there is 3 of you waiting 2 Friday and 1 Monday. It’s not good fingers crossed we hear by end of the week
I always say no news is good news. They seem to tell people they’ve failed pretty quick
Welshman1
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How long was your wait ? and have you had your start date yet ?
Yuk767
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I was told it wouldn’t be long until I heard the outcome. The wait is killing me.
Welshman1
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When did you have your DMI ?
Yuk767
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Friday
Welshman1
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At the end of mine i was thrown of a bit, after the interview was completed one of the managers started going in to pay etc, which i hadn't asked about and also that when a course started i would have to bring proof of address, but then added if i was successful. I didnt know whether to take that as good sign or whether everyone had similar experience ?
Was about 10 days mine! Felt like a lifetime. I’ve been in the talent pool for just over 7months
Yuk767
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They did mention pay and course details etc.
Welshman1
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where are you looking to start ? is it a North Depot ?
Chester mate, only depot I can join within and hour of house. Crewe was 1hr 2mins and they wouldn’t have it
Welshman1
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Ahh ok, that's my issue TFW are the only TOC i can apply for as i am from the valleys. Some people pass the assessments and have the luxury of applying for multiple TOCs
Sparky9909
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You could always apply fof GWR and be based in swansea. If its that much of an issue applying for the TOC thats provides service for your local area you you could always give your chance to another candidate that would appriate the chance
Welshman1
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Yes, you have completely misunderstood the point, but ok
My point was TFW are the only TOC I can apply for without having to relocate. There is no issue with them, only the people who say when you fail DMI “ you have the assessments under your belt” you will probably know yourself, that trainee driver jobs after this will be few and far between, and assessments from this recruitment would probably expired. So the point I’m making is that I felt that added pressure that’s all
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