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Crosscountry - Apprentice Train Drivers (08/12/22)
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dereksingh291
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which depots have had their interviews and testing done and when are the rest due to follow?
JH-OB
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Bristol - I don’t think anyone has heard anything for Bristol.
Don't think there has been anything for Edinburgh either
EchoMike
Member
I don’t believe there has been any progress for Birmingham applicants.
JJ4
Member
Heard back today, got an interview for Brum in a couple of weeks. Good luck all.
JH-OB
Member
Good luck. Hopefully Bristol will hear soon too.
bcfc171081
Member
Fair play, was it via phone call or email?
JJ4
Member
Phone call to arrange interview date/time which was then confirmed via email.
EchoMike
Member
Glad to see movement at Brum. With them advertising for Qualifieds I just assumed they had pulled the plug on trainees there. Good luck!
JimClark
Member
Can anyone advise what the pay Progression figures are for trainee drivers at Cross country and also what the salary is for fully qualified say after 2 years? I've read that cross country and Avanti pay a higher rate than other TOCs but haven't seen any figures published for cross country.
JJ4
Member
Have a screenshot from a different thread from 2021, so this may now be out of date. Take with a pinch of salt:
£28,400 trainee new entrant
£37,700 competent after training school (approximately 35 weeks)
£54,900 fully qualified driver with core routes and traction. This then rises in increments to £65,000 by the 3rd year.
JimClark
Member
That's great thanks for sharing. Interesting to compare with the other TOCs
Wyrleybart
Established Member
Don't forget that T&Cs will vary from TOC to TOC. The former Virgin TOCs saw drivers receive particularly high salaries well over a decade ago in exchange for agreements other TOCs wouldn't consider. Also, the ex Virgin TOCs started out mostly as a week of RDs every five weeks, rather than "long weekend every three". XC has much difference now compared to pre 2007, simply because the Ex Central trains links brought their "long weekend every three" with them, but allowed personal changes.
Jakb200
New Member
Hi Folks, I had my DMI for the Birmingham depot yesterday. Does anyone how long XC generally take to give you the DMI result? I have already passed my OPC tests to enhanced with another TOC. Good luck to all of you with your applications!
JimClark
Member
Congrats on the DMI!! I'm still waiting to hear from XC for my DMI for bham. Has anyone else on hear heard back? Bow long ago did they contact you? Was is via phone?
Think the official line was 7-10 days, but was told to expect a call within 48 hours. Ended up getting called the next day.
Bear in mind that was for a depot with only two vacancies though, might be a bit different for Birmingham!
Jakb200
New Member
They contacted me a few weeks ago by phone to organise a day and time and confirmed by email. Hopefully you hear soon!
Sounds promising for a bit sooner than the official line but they had several dates to pick from this week so I assume it’ll take a bit longer than it did for yourself!
Thank you for the response
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If it is to start in 2023 you should hear soon, the only 2 training dates left this year are both in June
benny91
Member
Anyone heard for Edinburgh? Application still showing as "in process".
JimClark
Member
Just received a rejection email from XC for Bham application. Frustrating to say the least considering I've already passed all the OPC assesment centre tests. Oh well onwards and upwards....
Jakb200
New Member
Sorry to hear that mate. Good luck for future applications!
Slow Seline
Member
Hi
I applied for Edinburgh on 13th December, and have heard nothing back so far. My online status still says ’Application In Progress’, for the post.
Should I keep waiting, or is almost 4 months too long to hear nothing back? Maybe I should email their HR?
I applied for Edinburgh on 13th December, and have heard nothing back so far. My online status still says ’Application In Progress’, for the post.
Should I keep waiting, or is almost 4 months too long to hear nothing back? Maybe I should email their HR?
Hey,
The one thing I've never been 'proactive' with is chasing up HR in the period between initial application and final stage (whatever that may be). The funny thing about the railway - and it's alien to most people, myself included - is the sheer lengths of time involved in recruitment, where your application can lay dormant for months, even years, then suddenly be awoken.
It truly is 'no news is good news' in this industry, or in other words, until you get the sad Email, you're in the game!
Slow Seline
Member
Thanks. I’ll sit tight for now then.
Timmnta
Member
Just had the good news that I’ve passed my DMI for Birmingham and would be looking at a June start. I’ve already passed my OPC testing so hopefully it’ll just be a medical.
PHB2203
Member
Well done Congratulations
JJ4
Member
Also had the good news that I'll be starting in June pending a medical. I'll see you on the course, mate. Congratulations
