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Tyne and Wear Metro recruiting new trainee drivers
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Cloudybusta
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Well done you lot.
At least while they still have the old stock I can sit at the front and pretend I'm driving.
At least while they still have the old stock I can sit at the front and pretend I'm driving.
I’ll join you mate! hahaWell done you lot.
At least while they still have the old stock I can sit at the front and pretend I'm driving.
I think that's definitely true. It's the content of those emails that worries us
Cloudybusta
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I seriously doubt it.
A blanket email without dates - why would there be a second email?
A blanket email without dates - why would there be a second email?
Mr Heckles
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Unfortunately, for those yet to receive an email, I'd suggest bracing yourselves for bad news.
Hey everyone
First time poster, I found the forum after receiving news on passing first stage interview yesterday.
congratulations to everyone who received emails, and sorry to hear if anyone hasn’t passed the first part
I was hoping to see if anyone had any idea around when we might be hearing next.
Explained in interview that they have “schools” starting over the next 2 years, and that Candidates will be sent for Psychometric testing just before that school is to start.
My question is... will they give a future date of Psychometric testing, or will it just be a case of a waiting (possibly upto 2 years) to hear about a date for testing?
thanks in advance to anyone who can shed light
First time poster, I found the forum after receiving news on passing first stage interview yesterday.
congratulations to everyone who received emails, and sorry to hear if anyone hasn’t passed the first part
I was hoping to see if anyone had any idea around when we might be hearing next.
Explained in interview that they have “schools” starting over the next 2 years, and that Candidates will be sent for Psychometric testing just before that school is to start.
My question is... will they give a future date of Psychometric testing, or will it just be a case of a waiting (possibly upto 2 years) to hear about a date for testing?
thanks in advance to anyone who can shed light
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Congratulations. Can you give us a bit of an insight as to what you had to do for the psychometrics?
Hi mate, without wanting to give anything away, I think they’re just the bog standard train driver psychometric tests. I read through the booklet a few times that they send through once you receive your assessment date. I arrived an hour early and went for a coffee to calm any nerves. Once inside I just focused on each test and shut out everyone around me. Don’t put too much pressure on it and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Commiserations, I do hope you get to where you want to be in the end. Those who got through may well be in for the same disappointment at some point yet.
sorry to read this.
Lonewolf32
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Does anyone know if it's likely the full talent pool will be exhausted in the two years?
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tommyb2687
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has anybody had any further contact from metro recently?
No nothing yet. Think it'll be New Year now before we hear anything.
Armybird
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Nothing... yet!
Yeah same.
Fingers crossed it’s sooner rather than later
Nowt yet
Tallpaul1606
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Going by a previous post next training school is may so maybe some if us might hear something in March. Nothing for me yet.
Jay Lockie
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Haven't they filled that? There was a previous post alluding to a guy having to defer until May due to notice period so I'm assuming theyve filled that already? If they haven't then fingers crossed. Otherwise it's going to be November time
Not necessarily, I think they have plans in place to get more training schools through quicker.
Jay Lockie
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Staying hopeful. Guess weve just got to wait it out
My understanding from interview was that the courses this year were pencilled in for March (or maybe heard May) then August/September. Has anyone heard if pay issue was resolved though? Would it be right to think any delay may be until that’s sorted so they know how many drivers can be recruited?
I’m literally throwing my chances to the wind as I’m having my second Northern interview in 9 days. Last chance. Heard nothing from Metro but a lad I work with who is in talent pool spoke to them just over a week ago & was told there’s no movement at moment.
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