EMR - Trainee Mainline Driver - Kettering (02/02/24)

[baz962]

This isn't quite true. There is only 1 transfer request to move out at the depot.

Whilst it was true when the depot first opened as plenty of people did transfer out due to the fact there was no 'depot commitment' of 3 years service, It's not the case now & hasn't been for a while.

The depot is expanding, 810 training is coming up & there is a want for a talent pool for trainees to cover courses right up to 2026.

Anyone who is successful (& I wish everyone good luck) could be in for quite a wait but it will be worth it when you join us

I thought it was more than just one. I know of at least two that wanted st pancras , although one of them is leaving to go back to their old toc.

 

[RuralSquad93]

I thought it was more than just one. I know of at least two that wanted st pancras , although one of them is leaving to go back to their old toc.

Yeah we've got one going back to their old TOC & one in for another depot. Currently there are none in for ST Pancras transfers nor is there any upcoming interest to my knowledge!

 

[westcoaster]

Yeah we've got one going back to their old TOC & one in for another depot. Currently there are none in for ST Pancras transfers nor is there any upcoming interest to my knowledge!

I got in with a younger driver (Corby service) who was on his last day. He said he was moving back up north after gaining his key.

Has Kettering become the new Bedford. where lots would come, qualify then disappear.

 

[43066]

I got in with a younger driver (Corby service) who was on his last day. He said he was moving back up north after gaining his key.

Has Kettering become the new Bedford. where lots would come, qualify then disappear.

Yep. The pay has dropped behind and the work at Kettering isn’t brilliant.

EDIT: albeit I thought Bedford was dead man’s shoes!

 

[westcoaster]

Yep. The pay has dropped behind and the work at Kettering isn’t brilliant.

EDIT: albeit I thought Bedford was dead man’s shoes!

It is now but 10 years ago it was non stop trainees one after the other.

 

[Samzino]

Those who weren't near Kettering, the knock backs have arrived

Received mine unsurprisingly, this fine early morning.

 

[reenmore8]

Email this morning to confirm I’ve been shortlisted.

 

[phosphorescent]

I got the shortlisted email this morning as well.

 

[lixksii]

I got the shortlisted email this morning as well.

Did you get dates of next step yet?

 

[Bedford41]

Did you get dates of next step yet?

Not heard anything more on dates or next stage yet

 

[phosphorescent]

Did you get dates of next step yet?

Nope, I haven't heard anything since the initial shortlisted email.

 

[Aspen90]

Check your junk… 14/15 March for assessment day.

 

[lixksii]

Check your junk… 14/15 March for assessment day.

Yes I got it aswell.
So I am waiting for confirmation.

 

[phosphorescent]

Received an email today confirming I've moved to the next stage. Good luck to everyone with the results!

 

[Tysoe]

Same.

Next stage is EMR assessment day with interviews. Then stage 2 OPC assessments to follow

 

[Mattieeeee]

I received the same email. Best of luck at the assessment day!

 

[lixksii]

I received the same email.
Good luck all.

 

[Tysoe]

Had my invite to the assessment day on 16th April.

 

[phosphorescent]

I'll be on the 17th. Nervous for this one as I'm not sure what to expect!

 

[Aspen90]

Know the company inside out - don’t be too overpowering and don’t be too quiet in the group tasks and you’ll be fine. Have good answers ready, with strong evidence based examples.

 

[quantum_field]

Know the company inside out - don’t be too overpowering and don’t be too quiet in the group tasks and you’ll be fine. Have good answers ready, with strong evidence based examples.

Hi,

Just wondering how the assessment day looks like? Group and individual exercises? Any examples what to expect? Thanks in advance.

 

[Aspen90]

Hi,

Just wondering how the assessment day looks like? Group and individual exercises? Any examples what to expect? Thanks in advance.

It’s the usual thing, introduce yourself, why do you want to be a driver, what do you do now etc. Then there’s a mix of group and individual tasks, think what skills and qualities are important for the role, you’ll need to do this as a group and as an individual where it’s a little more in depth, there’s quite a few breaks while they discuss candidates and then you usually have lunch. They will likely cut people after lunch and then depending on if they do it on the same day, you may have a driver manager interview. This can go on for 45-90 mins depending on how you get on.

Sorry, can’t be too specific as it needs to fair to all - there’s nothing to catch you out, just be yourself, don’t pretend to be what you THINK they’re looking for. Know the role and responsibilities inside out along with company info, routes, depots, rolling stock, etc.

Read up on non technical skills - this is a huge part of driving.

Hope this helps! Good luck all, it’s not a real job, it’s a paid hobby!

 

[Tysoe]

Well done to anyone who got through today. Was a strong group and disappointed to go out at this stage, probably down to a 3 minute interview. Seems a fairly impersonal process but there we go.

Good luck for stage 2 OPC for those that get there

 

[Samzino]

Well done to anyone who got through today. Was a strong group and disappointed to go out at this stage, probably down to a 3 minute interview. Seems a fairly impersonal process but there we go.

Good luck for stage 2 OPC for those that get there

Sorry about that man, was it the mmi or dmi?

 

[Tysoe]

Neither. Speed interviews. 3 questions and you get 60 seconds to answer them

 

[Samzino]

I see OK that's some light st least then.