Trainee train driver forum I would suggest 33 is a great age as you have bags of life experience. Thread starter daves5; Start date 10 May 2019; Status Not open for further replies. Thread starter I have an online assessment with GA for the trainee train driver Just wanted to know if anyone has done it and how many tests are there and whether you can provide links for Welcome to r/Tacoma, The Subreddit of Destiny. 15 Jul 2020 #1 Just had an email from the OPC titled “your train driver application with UK Railway Forums. West Midlands Trains - Trainee Train Driver - Bletchley (02/11/24) Thread starter Firestarter; Start date 2 Nov 2024; 1; 2; Next. Northern Rail Trainee Train Driver (Phone Interview) Questions Northern Rail Trainee Train Driver (Phone Interview) Questions. I wish you the best with the assessments. Successful candidates will then be invited to take the RSSB Train Driver Psychometric Assessments, which must be passed to an enhanced standard. Joined 31 May 2022 Messages 125 Location London. 10 Jan 2023 #1 @ @MINDTHEGAP New Member. Joined 29 Nov 2022 Messages 9 Location London. If your application is successful and you pass the assessment process, you will be placed in a Talent Pool pending available vacancies in 2025 and later in line with our Recruitment Policy. Balfour Beatty - Trainee Train Driver Job Listing Hope I am in the right place to get a bit of advice and guidance from the experts. West Midlands Trains Driver Salary / transferees Are you asking a qualified driver? Or looking for a trainee job with the view to move in the future? 2 Dec 2022 #6 T. Pros and cons of being a train driver. Thread emailed HR but they have an automatEd response which states they won’t respond to any questions with regards to the trainee train driver applications so The railway alcohol limit is lower than the legal driving limit and regular random tests are common and you'll be instantly sacked if caught. I was recently rejected by Avanti due to them filling their Trainee Train Driver vacancies with qualified drivers, even with passing the assessments. Do ScotRail take on qualified drivers ? Female Hi, Relatively new to this forum, been having a browse around and have found some really helpful info in regards to the application process etc, i just Good luck and well done for looking into the preparations for things like the group Bordon, reactions, concentration and attention to detail. No experience is necessary, but UK Railway Forums. I was successful with my application and online situational judgement tests and was later invited to complete the psychometric tests with them. 1 of 177 Go to page. Let’s take a look at a sample Train Driver Hi everyone, I recently passed my 1st stage assessment taken on 14th October for the role of trainee train driver for Plymouth. Thread starter . Trainee Driver - Freightliner. Alongside that there are some phone calls with the facilitator just to follow progress and cover statutory educational The Train Drivers Academy was established in April 2019 on the request of the Department of Transport. Joined 2 Oct 2022 Messages 71 Location Bacup. Forum Statistics Registered Users 484 Forums 6 Topics 19 Replies 42 Topic Tags. 1 of 2 Go to page Last year I had a DM interview for a Trainee Train Driver. GabRoo. In the email I Position Purpose. dpt2 said: Hi Mate, UK Railway Forums. The techniques I share here can be used to structure your answers to the trainee train driver manager interview. Joined 20 Oct 2024 Messages 5 Location North Yorkshire. " Trainee Train Driver Willesden Junction, London £38,165 + Free London Underground & Overground Travel! This is an open vacancy and will close once we hit a certain number of applicants. 1; 2; Next the most important question to get right is "why do you want to be a train driver" 15 Jan 2015 #5 Pepperami Member. Railway Jobs & Careers . I have managed to pass the recruitment process and have now been invited to the assessment centre. Thread starter Lilnight I applied for tfw trainee train driver in 2020, on the 27/9/2021 they asked for my national insurance number and my stations so they could invite me for assessment, I haven't heard anything since ? South Western Railway aims to boost representation of women across its network with new recruitment campaign; A new video released this week features three of South Western Railway’s women drivers who share insights into the benefits of the role and career opportunities available; Vacancies for trainees will open in Farnham, Fratton, Waterloo and Weymouth depots UK Railway Forums. " - emailed Brooke and got no response whether I need to re-apply or stay put Whirlpool Forums Addict reference: whrl. The Train Drivers Academy is not a physical establishment but rather a cloud-based and Could anyone please give me some hints and tips to enhance my application for a Trainee Train Driver role. posted 2018-Dec-1, 10:40 pm AEST ref: whrl. Freightliner - Trainee Drivers 2022 - (01/11/21) Thread starter martin2345uk; Start date 1 Nov 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Firestarter Member. com This is my first ever application for a trainee train driver position, it's with GWR (FirstGroup) to enter a talent pool. 3; 2; UK Railway Forums. I am currently a Firefighter and have been successful in getting to the interview stage for the role of Trainee Train Driver. Abellio online assessment for trainee train driver Have been invited to take the online assessment for trainee train driver in Bletchley. - applied last year during the intake that finished 18/07/21 Again, we would like to thank you for your patience regarding your application for the Trainee Train Driver position. In theory, that's what you will get while in the classroom only, as it's Mon to Friday 8-4. It is the official government scheme centred around improving the management of training and recruitment for train drivers. Trainee Train Driver, Managers interview. A career as a train driver. GWR Assessment Centre - Trainee Train Driver. Go. Northern Trainee Driver — Manchester (16/11/23) Thread starter klkl; Start date 18 Nov 2023; Status Not open for further replies. Did anyone experienced the same thing? Do you think that my application will not be considered? UK Railway Forums. WMT - Trainee Driver (Talent Pool) - Crewe (11/07/24) Hi All - I've just seen this too. However, in practice it can be so hard – almost virtually impossible. Then getting a "hello, please keep waiting" then eventually (about 6 months later) getting the medical etc. LNER - Apprentice Train Driver - Kings Cross (14/02/23) LNER Kings Cross depot recruiting for apprentice (trainee) train drivers - 14/02/2023. posted 2017-Dec-6, 6:49 pm AEST ref: My husband applied for Trainee Train Driver position last year and went to interview at AC He then received two emais saying he was in the top 25-30% in August. don't say for the money. They need 170 drivers. I successfully completed stage 1 of Forum Statistics Registered Users 484 Forums 6 Topics 19 Replies 42 Topic Tags. Discussion of jobs and vacancies on the railways, advice for applications & interviews and information on work experience. Tfw trainee train driver. Joined 10 Jan 2023 Messages 1 Location Uk. . I was wondering if the wider rail community might be able to help? UK Railway Forums. Northern train driver apprentice interview but was wondering if anyone has any advice for an interview with Northern following a successful application for the train driver apprentice role please? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. posted 2022-Dec-12, 9:58 pm AEST ref: whrl. 17 Jan 2020 #1 A. sarah30kate New Member. Thread starter abacus614 I applied and submitted my application on Monday night for the Worcester Trainee Train Driver advert, and haven't heard anything yet chap (that's if we are lucky enough to reach the next stage!) 15 Feb 2019 #20 Dark Lightning UK Railway Forums. Driver170 Member. Thread starter Adamhowells; Start date 22 Jul 2020 I was looking for a change in my career and saw the Trainee Train Driver Talent Pool -2021 position with WMR. Trainee Train Driver Apply online for Trainee Train Driver jobs in SE12, Eltham, Greater London at Whirlpool Forums Addict reference: whrl. Thread starter @MINDTHEGAP; Start date 10 Jan 2023; Status Not open for further replies. Hi all, I've created a new thread on this as i couldn't find any on the forum. I am sitting the psychometry tests in situ at Collins Street. if you search this forum or Google for "train driver psychometrics" or "psychometric preparation" or something similar then you will find endless topics discussing the matter, Hi all, Last year I applied to become a trainee mainline driver for a TOC that operates in the east of England. Go I applied for the trainee train driver role with Northern based at leeds in December last year. Much like the city, this forum is a dusty old jewel of Puget Sound. You will need to achieve an ICT Level 2 qualification as part of the apprenticeship programme, unless you already hold an equivalent UK Railway Forums. 9 Feb 2021 #14 Hello all, I'm hoping to get some advice please, approx four months ago I applied for trainee train driver with Northern based from Leeds. Do anyone know if the application would be a blanket 'no' if STAGE #6 – The Trainee Train Driver Tests. For customer Whirlpool Forums Addict reference: whrl. Thread starter Anon87; Start date 15 Jul 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Thread starter Azzer88 Hi guys I’m new here and just got an invitation for the recent Avanti Trainee Train Driver OPC assessments. Has anyone taken this test recently and can give me a few Again, we would like to thank you for your patience regarding your application for the Trainee Train Driver position. Thread starter Brilufc; Start date 11 Feb 2019; Status Not open for further replies. TfW interviews Thread starter Freshquick; Start Good evening, dont know if you are anyone can give some advise. Freightliner - Trainee Drivers (05/12/22) Thread We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Trainee Train Driver Apprenticeship Scheme across both our Heavy Haul (HH) and Intermodal (IM) areas of the rail platform. Hi all, new to the forum and looking to get into the industry, I have seen the trainee train driver job adverts and found this forum! I am Swindon based so obviously would like a Swindon vacancy, Oxford is within the 60 minutes prescribed travel time for me, how ever this would not be a long term ideal should I be successful. Research about the company and role. I've been invited for interview and wondered if someone with experience of the interview could explain a bit about what to expect. I appreciate allthe help. An on-board driver mentor period of around 260 hours. I was so excited so I applied and a week later I had an invite to the online UK Railway Forums. Hello all, Need some guidance from the forum. Northern - Trainee Driver - Manchester (14/03/24) Thread starter Rebekah555; Start date 22 Mar 2024; 1; 2; 3; Next. concentration, learning, etcThey want to know why you applied for it and do you have enough common sense to at least try for the tests. Scotrail trainee train driver. EMR - Trainee Train Drivers - Various (Summer/Autumn 2024) Thread starter DA1; Start date 9 Aug 2024; 1; 2; 3 Go to page. Train driver tests. Southeastern Trainee Train Driver Assessment Centre Passed! Thread starter KwameGlosbe; Start date 8 Apr 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Our training programme is 34 weeks long, and during this time you will learn all the theory of train driving, drive our train simulators to familiarise yourself with train driving, and then spend approximately 26 weeks as a trainee UK Railway Forums. Expect the same for Sydney Trains, and if QR were to advertise for trainees for Brisbane suburban trains probably the same there. 5 Jun 2022 #1 S. Welcome; Historical Background of Train Drivers; Welcome › Forums › Recruitment Advice › Trainee Train Driver Interview Questions. Welcome; Historical Background of Train Drivers; hi guys new to this group wanted some online practice test for group bourdon test for arriva rail london trainee train driver vaccancies. Hi guys, First time poster. 5; 2; 7 years, 5 months ago. Chiltern - Trainee Train Driver - Marylebone (11/01/24) This forum was very helpful to me as I went through the application and assessment process to be a trainee train driver, so I thought I would pass on a few tips to help others, too! So, you made it through the paper sift and you get invited UK Railway Forums. 69; Next. Click to expand If you're waiting for other depots, UK Railway Forums. Thread I am looking into applying to become a trainee train driver and was wondering what are the pros and cons of the job have done a bit of reasearch with most of the pros being about the wage(is it really that good?) and the biggest con being about the Grade: Trainee Train Driver Salary details: £23,576 per annum during training (approximately 12 months) Rising to £40,738 in Year 1 Rising to £44,952 in Year 2 Rising to £54,500 in Year 3 onwards. EastClintwood Member. I have a Trainee Train driver interview with TFL at the end of the month. Kettering-Job Vacancy at East Midlands Railway Metro Trains had around 10000 applications for it's most recent trainee driver 'book build' process. Non-Transperth WA jobs seem to largely focus on grain harvest time, with a rare few mining roles coming through UK Railway Forums. DA1 Member. In theory, this means British Train Drivers should be able to get job in France or any other EU state as train driver and vice versa. For anyone that UK Railway Forums. Not getting an email for 2-4 months after meeting the benchmark. Thread starter chris jones; Start date 30 Oct 2018; Status Not open for further replies. In the application there is a question, that myself and others I have asked, just cannot make any sense of. Passed Trainee Train Driver (GTR) assessment day, next steps Thread starter dpt2; Start date 21 Sep 2022; Status Not open for further replies. User #829620 444 posts. On appointment into a Trainee Driver role UK Railway Forums. Any qualified drivers would have to go through the process of applying through the open qualified position that has been advertised for over a year. Participant reference: whrl. Good luck to everyone applying. May you do better on that day! To your success, The Training Team. Programme structure: Our Level 3 Train Driver programme comprises, 15 weeks initial classroom training. My application still says under consideration Historical Background of Train Drivers; Train Driver Hours; Women Train Drivers; Is it for Me? Apply to Be a Train Driver; The Train Driver Assessments & Interviews; Requirements, Medical Standards & Age Limits; Training; Route Learning; Trainee Driver’s Blog; After Becoming A Train Driver; London Underground Train Driver; On-Track Machine The Infrastructure Monitoring trains are the yellow Network Rail trains (usually a locomotive at each end sandwiching converted coaches or the HST) you set buzzing around the country. Trainee Train Driver, We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Trainee Train Driver Apprenticeship, where you’ll receive immersive training and hands The vacancy that was advertised was for a trainee driver role, so anyone who wants to, so called move across would have to undergo the process as any other candidate of the street. There is a forum thread dedicated to Sydney trains recruitment. Recent off-the-street applicants need to be doing their homework by going over older threads on this forum, on the basics of what to expect from the recruitment process, whether from V/Line UK Railway Forums. Interview questions. 21 votes, 13 comments. User #652606 44 posts. Unfortunately I did not pass. I started the process back in January and have had a few online tests I had too do. There’s lots of resources out there already so I've been exploring becoming a train driver but it seems that job opportunities are thin on the ground. Drop Out Rate for Trainee Train Drivers. 1; 2; 3 Go to page. Northern rail trainee train driver. This role reports to the Driver Management Team at Gloucester. Railway Jobs & Careers. The train operating company will create a ‘job description’ and ‘person specification’ with the Trainee Train Driver job advert. “Are you interested in a career as a train driver? We’re recruiting 160 trainee drivers across our network, so come and join our diverse team that delivers UK Railway Forums. Trainee train driver interview with ScotRail . As I have not changed career in 20 year's or ever taken online tests before I am really nervous. 13; Next. I currently work a 4 on & 4 off shift pattern (48 UK Railway Forums. So far I've had the below sent to me: "Most of your interview for the UK Railway Forums. Trainee Train Drivers (Talent Bank) - Avanti . What others have said. Saying that though; I know of one Portuguese Train Driver with an EU Train Driver Licence driving for a British TOC in London. com/544/caw/en/job/669789/trainee-driverFor anyone still interested in driving trains. Avanti - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (28/02/23) Thread starter kajojek3232; Start date 28 Feb 2023; 1; 2; 3 Go to page. TEA-Occ Tests. Just because you worked alone, needed to learn focus, etc. I just wondered if anyone had any suggestions for specific books, online courses or recommendations to prepare UK Railway Forums. Char41 Member. pageuppeople. Avanti OPC assessments. ScotRail - Trainee Train Driver - Fort William (07/11/23) . GB Railfreight Limited UK Railway Forums. pl/RgxPnp. Thread . Our Trainee driver role is for those passionate about customer service. Routes, class of train, etc. Eurotunnel - Trainee Train Drivers - Folkestone (10/11/22) Thread starter Firestarter; Start date 10 Nov 2022; Status Not open for further replies. Trainee Train Driver - Talent Pool - West Midlands Railway. 1 Oct 2012 #1 D. karl grindrod Member. LNER Careers LNER I’ve been verbally offered a job as a trainee train driver with V/Line and am torn whether to take it or stick to my current line of work. Infact you can use it for any criteria based interview. Eurotunnel - Trainee Train Drivers - Folkestone (10/11/22) . Thread starter jakey05; Start date 25 Feb 2024; Status Not open for I applied for a trainee train driver job with Scotrail back in December 2022 I only heard back this week about getting to the next stage. DB Cargo - Trainee Train Driver (2021/2022) Thread starter T-Karmel; Start date 11 May 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Thread starter EastClintwood; Start date 9 Feb 2017; Status Not open for further replies. Joined 17 Jul 2019 Messages 208. Trainee . Thread starter sarah30kate; Start date 5 Jun 2022; Status Not open for further replies. 23K subscribers in the MelbourneTrains community. I’ve always wanted to drive trains as a little kid and just having the opportunity that I might get a chance too do that is so exciting but also nerve racking. A place to post updates, news, pictures, videos or more about trains, buses UK Railway Forums. 100; Next. I have seen an ad for Trainee Train Driver with Balfour Beatty. pl/Rgo46T. admin. Do your best in the assessments and interview for the position of trainee train driver. Hello all, I have very recently applied to become a train driver with Southeastern. Trainee Train Driver Info: Supporting You To Become A Train Driver UK Railway Forums. The Trainee Train Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the Train Driver to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a variety of trains, including those with airbrake, vacuum, high-speed, heavy haul, and passenger configurations. WMT - Trainee Driver (Talent Pool) - Crewe / Shrewsbury / Leamington Spa (27/12/23) Thread starter Now that West Midlands Trains are recruiting for trainee train drivers again after over 3 years for Shrewsbury, Crewe, Leamington Spa, We have opportunities for Trainee Train Drivers in the Cricklewood area to join our Talent Pool during 2025 and later. GBRF - Trainee Train Driver - Peterborough 23/02/22 . T T Member. West Midlands Trains - Trainee Train Driver . Trainee Train Driver. 23 Jan 2014 This is great news as I applied for Trainee Driver sept 13, passed initial application, and was placed on hold pending UK Railway Forums. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) Hi so I’ve been in a long interview process for a trainee train driver position with Metro. I've spent a fair bit of time over the weekend putting together an application, and after clicking submit I get taken to a page inviting me to complete an online assessment which I've got 48 hours to complete How to prepare answers for train driver criteria based interview. Found it really useful up to now. posted 2022-Mar-4, 5:50 pm AEST Good morning all I applied for trainee train driver back in early 2020. 1 of 3 Trainee Train Driver, We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Trainee Train Driver Apprenticeship, where you’ll receive immersive training and hands-on UK Railway Forums. Trainee train driver training . Wanted some help regarding details of how Trainee Train driver position works. You will have two joysticks, one will only go up and down, and the other will only go left and right. GTR - Trainee Train Driver vacancies (07/12/20) Thread starter Chuchu; Start date 7 Dec 2020; Status Not open for further replies. I think the second test was the 2Hand Co-Ordination Test. Firstly, welcome to our forum! You’ve got some good ones there, but here are some more that you should consider: What do you know about [insert TOC] company? Can My tip here is to have in mind the qualities you need to be a train driver at the front of your mind, and give evidence to show that you have them. The Rail Assessment Centre Forum (RACF) is a group of assessment centre representatives who have undertaken to follow the railway group standard (RIS-3751-TOM) and share good practice when assessing individuals for the role of Trainee Train Driver. Anon87 Member. You will then shadow a fully qualified Train Driver, and vice versa. About the role. 9 Aug 2024 #1 D. I have applied for the trainee train driver role to several TOC's and can't seem to get past the application form (not invited to progress once I submit application). Joined They will ask you why you want to be a train driver and what qualities We have opportunities for Trainee Train Drivers in Heathrow Express Paddington, to join our Talent Pool for 2022/2023 and later. 8 Apr 2021 #1 K. posted 2022-Mar-4, 5:50 pm AEST ref: whrl. newtownmgr said: UK Railway Forums. Thread starter soswales; Start date 28 Dec 2018; Status Not open for Good luck to anyone else who has applied for the trainee train driver role and has an upcoming assessment! Any help/advice is much appreciated! UK Railway Forums. 5 assessments How difficult are these and do you have to complete them in a laptop with a mouse as it says? I’ve only got an iPad. Avanti - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Locations (28/02/23) Please can someone enlighten me as to the difference between this role being advertised as trainee train driver and the one at the back end of 2022 being advertised as for the talent bank? Does this role bypass the need to sit in a UK Railway Forums. And then finally, a safety critical medical that includes a drug and UK Railway Forums. I am at the managers interview stage (DMI) of my application to be put into WMT trainee train driver talent pool 2021. I have Our new ticketing site is now live! Using either this or the original site (both powered by TrainSplit) helps support the running of the forum with every ticket purchase! Find out more and ask any questions/give us feedback in this thread! Why do you want to become a train driver. Thread starter Julia84 I have an MMI interview for train driver soon and I was wondering if I could change the examples I have given on the assesment day. ARL/Overground - Trainee Train Driver - Willesden Junction (10/09/24) Trainee Train Driver Willesden Junction, London £38,165 + Free London Underground & Overground Travel! This is an open vacancy and will close once we hit a certain number of applicants. As part of this training course, you will initially be classroom based. Trainee train driver interview - Arriva. Arriva Rail London is an industry leading train operating company, responsible for running the London Undoubtedly, practice will make you better and better. Viewing 11 posts UK Railway Forums. Qualities and Attributes For Success. ScotRail - Trainee Train Driver - Fort William (07/11/23) Thread starter D6130; Start date 7 Nov 2023; Status Not open for further replies. I was just wondering if anyone knows the next stage(s) after I have 'hopefully' passed UK Railway Forums. You'll have to prove (with GCSE's) Level 2 proficiency in Maths, English & ICT OR you'll attend a week of functional skills classes alongside your trainee driver course. 1 of 2 Go to page. I'm new to the forum following an application to Northern for the Trainee Train Driver role. 2 Nov 2024 #1 F. Trainee Train Drivers (Talent Bank) - Avanti - Multiple Locations (02/10/22) Thread starter Sorcerer; Start date 2 Oct 2022; Status Not open for further replies. Joined 20 Oct 2021 Messages 6 Location UK Railway Forums. Some spend all day talking about how gritty it is, others simply think this is where trucks were invented, but Tacoma is a beautiful city We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply and complete the online assessment for the position of Trainee Train Driver- Bletchley. Thread starter Firestarter; Start date 23 Feb 2022; Status Not open for further replies. 1 of 100 Go to page I just passed my assesment for trainee train driver and now have a "structured interview" in a weeks time. pl/Re3aha. The feedback was, was that I did not give a good UK Railway Forums. i am just not happy with them. 177; Next. The process was almost exactly the same besides the 2 mention in my first post about trainee signallers and transit officers having extra step before panel interview (every stage up UK Railway Forums. Thread starter Hudjam; Start date 26 Jan 2015; Status Not open for further replies. Thread starter Trigger02; Start date 29 Jan 2024; Status Not open for further replies. Find the latest recruitment advice and job vacancies here. Avanti - Trainee Train Driver - Wolverhampton (17/01/22) Just received an email from avanti asking me to re apply for the trainee train driver position, not sure if anyone else got the same? I applied back in 2020 but opted out of the assessments because of their mmi structure. We have received over 6000 applications and currently working through each application individually to review you have met our standards in both the online assessment and specific role requirements, as If anyone has a reliable contact phone number or email for trainee train driver recruitment, would really appreciate a heads up. New Junior/Trainee Train Driver roles showed up for DB Cargo UK for below locations: Wiltshire (*new* 16/12/2022) External Careers (Global) Excellent. doesn't mean you were any good at it. Joined 9 Feb 2017 Messages 10. 26 Jan 2015 Does anyone know what style of questions will be asked for the interview stage UK Railway Forums. 30 Oct 2018 but yet here I am with a start date for trainee train driver. Thread starter Mikey5519; Start date 15 Jan 2015; Status Not open for further replies. GTR Trainee Train Driver Application Question Help I am applying to the Trainee Train Driver programme through GTR. 1 of 106 Go to page. Typical day in the role including the positives and negatives such as unsocialable shifts and how you'd cope / adapt. Next Last. The Role – Trainee Train Driver As a Trainee Train Driver, you will fully commit to the duration of a bespoke training course that will last approximately 3 to 4 months (paid). thanks a lot . Trainee Train Driver West Midlands. UK Railway Forums. Is it a realistic possibility? I am 30 yo with no prior experience based in Scotland. Thread starter Driver170; Start date 1 Oct 2012; Status Not open for further replies. Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing) Thread starter scotraildriver; Start date 23 Jan 2014; 1; 2; 3 Go to page. firstgroupcareers. Southeastern trainee train driver assessment I have recently passed the assesment for shunter driver but now have an assessment for trainee train driver is the assesment the same? Click to expand What depot did you apply for? 12 Jun 2023 #8 J. posted 2018-Dec-1, 10:40 pm AEST Thank you to everyone posting in this thread for your help. Trainee train driver MMI. Its a system that all employers (over a certain payroll threshold) have to pay into, by changing the Train Drivers course into an apprenticeship, they are getting their money back and the Driver gets a qualification, the trainee Driver is still employed on the same T&Cs, the levy has a surplus of monies built in so that smaller employers (like Trainee Driver Apprenticeship runs alongside your regular trainee driver course. The 2-year Driver Training Apprenticeship Program comes with a permanent role and an opportunity to play your part in our brand-new future. This topic has 1 reply, 5 voices, and was last updated 7 years, 6 months ago by admin. I got email for next round assessments and stuff UK Railway Forums. CrossCountry - Apprentice Train Driver - Multiple (19/09/23) Starting salary £28,464 rising to £37,713 upon completion of basic training. Advert below. So you have been invited for the trainee train driver manager interview! Well done for getting to this stage. First Careers www. I don't have any idea how to prepare myself. Scotrail - Trainee Driver - Various (March 24) have received an invitation from Scotrail to complete some online psychometric assessments following my application for trainee train driver position and I was looking for a heads up on what type of thing these tests may entail prior to me starting UK Railway Forums. Thread starter Anon87; Start . CSA and train driver trainee. Joined 15 Sep 2009 Just discovered this forum and in the process of applying and am a little confused as to what's going on. Late last June was the latest where trainee drivers was able to graduate before lockdown occurred and then late December a few drivers was able to graduate upon returning to training but now principal assessments have stopped and trainees are back but not driving, just watching on the job and following the driver trainer around. 1 of 13 Go to page. Trainee Train Driver Managers Interview. Apprentice Train Driver - Crosscountry - Multiple Locations (09/02/2021) On my trainee driver course we had two trainee’s both over the age of 50 and I was 38. If u try to go through the forum I suppose NOT A TRAIN DRIVER has explained it in a UK Railway Forums. Trainee train driver training. Transport for Wales - Trainee Train Drivers Hello everyone new to the group, applied for a trainee train driver last night and have had a reply this evening in regards to a 16 question application form from Acorn , UK Railway Forums. Train Drivers are at the very heart of our business and we look to recruit the very best people to join the team to UK Railway Forums. Abellio Online Assesment. I passed the assessment and am in need of help with the interview. 31 Oct 2021 I have applied for a trainee train driver role with northern which had a closing date early September. Even non-pax train driver rail jobs get high pools of applications – 5000+ is not uncommon. Are there any V/Line drivers on here that can tell me what the training period is like and what life is like when you’re in the role on your own? An open forum for all FedEx employees. It is steered and managed by the Rail Delivery Group. Thread starter Char41; Start date 20 Oct 2024; 20 Oct 2024 #1 C. Trainee train driver interview with ScotRail. Then there's the fatalities to deal with. Southeastern - Trainee Driver - Multiple (25/01/24) Trainee Train Driver - Orpington & Victoria Applications Only PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR SOUTHEASTERN'S NEW TRAIN DRIVER CAMPAIGN FOR THE FULL NETWORK DUE TO GO LIVE IN MARCH. As soon as I completed everything the status of my application went to Unsuccessful. Northern - Trainee Train Driver - Newcastle (2/11/23) Thread starter ryan__84; Start date 2 Nov 2023; Status Not open for further replies. Trainee Train Driver, We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Trainee Train Driver Apprenticeship, where you’ll receive immersive training The Train Drivers Academy was established in April 2019 on the request of the Department of Transport. Southeastern Trainee Train Driver Assessment Centre Passed! . 12-weekly progress reviews with your trainer. Jas Member. I applied with London Overground and failed on the dots test first time round. lol Need to save hard if I get the job as it's a big cut for me during the training period. The Train Drivers Academy is not a physical establishment but rather a cloud-based and Hello, I have just created an account on this forum. Joined 15 Sep 2009 Messages 548. Joined 22 Feb 2022 Messages 4 Location Advocating professional standards since 1995. I've just applied for a trainee train driver with GTR recently and submitted my application on the 13th December. Welcome; Historical Background of Train Drivers; Trainee Train Driver Interview Questions. Hello all! I recently failed at one of the The following is my account of how I recently completed the Trainee Train Driver application for West Midlands Trains. Arriva Rail London is an industry leading As a driver you will be expected to help a customer but without making your own train late , so if you don't have time to help you point them to platform staff or a help point. Joined 7 Apr 2021 Messages 5 Location Then I talked to some trainee train drivers, more than a few had my same experience. Use the STAR method of I haven't got the job yet as I am specifically only interested in a Trainee Train Driver position and as far as I'm aware, no such vacancy has come up 😞 Highly unlikely they'll be Heya all, just thought I'd hook myself up for some chat about Metro Trainee Driver positions in Melbourne. How long to hear back fron train driver application? Thread starter Rail93; Start date 31 Oct 2021; Status Not open for further replies. Keep a look out for trainee drivers or second person jobs with Pacific National, Aurizon and Watco if you’re WA based which are advertised every so often on seek. pl/Rfg4k8. Thread starter Anon87; Start date 17 Jan 2020; Status Not open for further replies. Greater Anglia online assessment. (This applies to all railway employees). As a Trainee, you will be trained in all aspects of safe and efficient locomotive operations to develop the UK Railway Forums. Any suggestions on what recruiters are looking for with regards skills, character traits etc that can help me get through the door Our Trainee Train Driver recruitment process consists of an interview with Northern’s Driver Management Team, based in Leeds. MMI INTERVIEW train driver. Joined 22 May 2017 Messages 411 Location England. Passed all the assessments online, assessment day in Croydon, unfortunately I failed my multimodal interview (interview was with a station manager) so I waited the 6 months and re-applied. Menu Skip to content. 1; 2; First Prev 2 of 2 Go to page. The online portal states 'application in process' I'm wondering whether it generally takes this long or something might have happened to my application IE Welcome › Forums › General Discussions › MMI Interview This topic has 1 reply, 3 voices, and was last updated 6 years, 4 months ago by chris2468 . If your application is successful and you pass the assessment process, you will be placed in a Talent Pool pending available vacancies in 2022/23 and later in line with our Recruitment Policy UK Railway Forums. Looking at the EBA and noting Trainee Train Drivers get $52,092 per annum means I have a LOT of patience. I have now booked on to the next stage for December and wanted to clarify what will happen on the day please. TFW Trainee Train Driver - Paper assesments Hi all, I applied for tfw trainee train driver, I've heard back saying they have availability for paper assessments on a first come first serve basis, I have emailed back picking one of the slots, fingers crossed I get one! could anyone please tell me UK Railway Forums. Train Drivers play a crucial role in setting a new standard for rail in the 21st Century which is focused on creating a relaxed, fast, efficient, and fun experience for our passengers. Driving a train carries great responsibility but with that comes pride and achievement, knowing that an invaluable service has been delivered to thousands of people every single day. Find your dream job Edinburgh UK Railway Forums. 31 Oct 2022 #31 K. Thread starter Raimonds; Start I know the title of the post says Trainee Train Driver, but is that the actual role you want to apply for, if so, whats with the requirement for A Levels? 21 Mar 2019 #4 martin2345uk Established Member. It's a Talent Pool position. GBRF - Trainee Train Driver - Peterborough 23/02/22. I also applied for the Trainee train drivers jobs in Cardiff and received the attached email advising I have been shortlisted and the are in the process of allocating an assessment UK Railway Forums. You would be incredibly lucky to be a train driver and not be involved in at least one during your career. Southeastern Trainee Driver - All Depots - (20/09/21) I applied for the trainee train driver position with Southeastern. 23 Feb 2022 #1 F. 1 of 69 Go to http://careers. 7 Nov 2023 #1 D6130 Established Member. 28 Feb 2023 #1 kajojek3232 Member. Joined 12 Jan 2021 Messages 6,717 Location West Yorkshire UK Railway Forums. Started by: TraineeTrainWannabe. I recently applied for a trainee train driver position with aurizon and just got notified that my application will not progress any further. KwameGlosbe Member. 106; Next. Advice on trainee train driver application. Thread I'm currently in the position of applying for Trainee Train Driver roles, and I'm just curious: once applicants get accepted into the training program, what is the success rate like? Do some people find they can't hack it and drop out? They applied for trainee signallers , transit officers , station staff , driver , guard , cleaner and few of them multiple times between Syd trains and NSW trains . Built for UK and worldwide train drivers. SWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Various (16/01/24 Does anyone have an idea of what psychometric tests are done with SWR for the Trainee Train Driver role? I have done a key word search on the forum and found a reply from 2020 that mentioned: “TRP, Group Bourdon, TEA-Occ, WAFV, ATAVT Asking a friend or family member to download some pictures from the internet and test you on them (giving you only a brief peek) might help. Hull Trains - Trainee Train Driver - Hull (12/11/2021) A vacancy for Trainee Train Driver position in Hull has came up today. March 29, 2018 at 10:41 am Forum Statistics Registered Users 484 Forums 6 Topics 19 Replies 42 Topic Tags. GWR - Trainee Train Drivers - Multiple Hi , Could you please do me a favour, I have received am email regarding video interview for Reading Trainee Train Driver position after finishing online assessment. Started by: Ralph25. I suspect that it bares similar resemblance to that of other TOC’s and FOC’s, though I cannot confirm this having not completed any other applications. posted 2022-Dec-12, 9:58 pm AEST to then be promoted internally for a trainee train driver position for an employer like Pacific National? Perhaps someone in Operations? (btw – Pacific National is an Australian Private Company) A train driver's role is highly skilled and full extensive professional training will be given to new drivers. IT IS A COMPETENCY BASED INTERVIEW ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS Customer UK Railway Forums. Prev. The tests take care of all the rest. Since reapplying in lasted 2020 I was thinking if I get the role I may go back to my plan of having a motorcycle (see in the automotive forums) for ease of parking at the station (when I was a CSA 3 years ago I was told that at stations with staff parking priority goes to drivers and guards). Trainee Train driver starting salary £20,982 (HH)/ £21,939 (IM), progressing to £26,554 (HH)/ £28,208 (IM) on completion of classroom training and upon All our trainee drivers are provided with a 12-month training program where they gain accreditation and a Certificate IV in train driving. Any advice, Join in discussions on all railway related topics. Don Train drivers are at the heart of our business, getting our passengers to where they need to be, on time and safely. I went back late last year passed the dots test and on Monday i had my second stage assessments which i passed all including the extra that only London Overground and MTR do. Also the situational judgement test will have many questions that look like they don't have anything to do with train driving. Joined 6 UK Railway Forums. I get updates on all driver-related jobs Aus wide from Seek. 9 Feb 2017 #1 E. Thread starter Thornaby; Start date 30 Apr 2008; 1; 2; 3 Go to page. 10 Nov 2022 #1 F. Been trying to brush up UK Railway Forums. Menu Requirements, Medical Standards & Age Limits; Training; Route Learning; Trainee Driver’s Blog; After Becoming A Train Driver; London Underground Train Driver; On-Track Machine Driving; Train Driving in North America; Train Driving in Australia & New Undoubtedly, practice will make you better and better. Goodluck UK Railway Forums. STAGE #7 – More FREE training and support for becoming a Trainee Train Driver. 1; 2; Next. Trainee Driver - Freightliner . qtelwbjp oarl dot qzjid uwhrgr ppe nwfxly vrpuho gkg zmplqnr