First Hull Trains - Trainee Driver - Hull Paragon (27/10/24)

[NSEWonderer]

Please be aware that due to health and safety commitments, applicants are required to live within a reasonable commuting distance of Hull Station or be willing to relocate in line with this commuting range, prior to commencing the role. Candidates must be within 1 hour commute from Hull Paragon Station.

35 hours (shift work), annual salary of £39,735 rising to £72,223 upon completion of training (9-12 month expected training period). Competitive benefits package including free and discounted rail travel, company defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback scheme and 50% gym paid membership fees.

Hull Trains is an open-access operator running seven daily services to London King's Cross from Hull, Brough, Howden, Selby, Doncaster, Retford and Grantham.

Now in our 24th year of operation, we are an institution in the Humber region with a commitment to both our customers and the local community.

Trainee Driver - Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Trainee Drivers, Hull Permanent 35 hours (shift work), annual salary of £39,735 rising to £72,223 upon completion of training (9-12 month expected training period). Competitive benefits package including free and discounted rail travel, company defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days'...

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Just spotted this one, closes on the 8th November 2024.

 

[L0utrain]

Applied! Completed the SJT and also some kind of data test they emailed too.

 

[JT7988]

Well, that didn't last long. I went to complete my application first thing this morning and it's already closed and states the deadline missed.

 

[NSEWonderer]

Well, that didn't last long. I went to complete my application first thing this morning and it's already closed and states the deadline missed.

First group vaccancies often go quickly. So I advise people to complete the application the moment you visibly see it, rather than later as it's most certainly always gone when you look again.

 

[baz962]

First group vaccancies often go quickly. So I advise people to complete the application the moment you visibly see it, rather than later as it's most certainly always gone when you look again.

I would change that from first group vacancies to read any trainee driver vacancies. Pretty much most get huge responses and close early and it's been advised on this forum many times. So always be ready to put in an application and maybe a cv and never put it off.

 

[NSEWonderer]

I would change that from first group vacancies to read any trainee driver vacancies. Pretty much most get huge responses and close early and it's been advised on this forum many times. So always be ready to put in an application and maybe a cv and never put it off.

Ih definitely but from recent times, first group vaccancies have often closed in mere hours. We've had the SWR ones for Waterloo Farnham etc all go in the space of 4-6hrs of posting.

Agreed one should not procrastinate however on any application they see with trainee driver roles as they can go just as quickly.

 

[JT7988]

Thanks for the advice from you both. Lesson learnt for the future much appreciated

 

[New York Giant]

First group vaccancies often go quickly. So I advise people to complete the application the moment you visibly see it, rather than later as it's most certainly always gone when you look again.

The irony being that a candidate who has access to their phone, laptop or tablet (during their working day) will be able to get an application in while those who work in industries where they can't have their devices in posession (transferable attribute) possibly won't see the advert at all.

 

[JT7988]

The irony being that a candidate who has access to their phone, laptop or tablet (during their working day) will be able to get an application in while those who work in industries where they can't have their devices in posession (transferable attribute) possibly won't see the advert at a

I agree I first saw listing just yesterday evening - even thought I’ll get this application in asap. Earliest I could do was first thing this morning and discovered it already closed. Oh well nothing I could do about this one. - I noticed the end date was 8th Nov on the advert and it only went live over weekend so I even thought I’d be ok if they did close it early. ‍♂️ More job alerts added and will hopefully be sharper for the next one.

 

[trawler]

Qualified Train Driver - Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Qualified Train Drivers, Hull Permanent: 35 hours (shift work), £72,223 and benefits package including free and discounted rail travel, company defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback scheme and 50% gym paid membership fees...

careers.firstgroup.co.uk

 

[JT7988]

Qualified Train Driver - Kingston-upon-Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Qualified Train Drivers, Hull Permanent: 35 hours (shift work), £72,223 and benefits package including free and discounted rail travel, company defined contribution pension scheme, 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, health cashback scheme and 50% gym paid membership fees...

careers.firstgroup.co.uk

Yeah I noticed the qualified one is still open until the 8th Nov. Just the trainee one closed super early. I guess they’re getting such a high volume of applicants for the trainee ones.

 

[mikewells13]

Hi, new here.
I've managed to apply in time for this role (seems like I'm one of the lucky ones). First time trying to enter this field (currently an HGV driver and formerly a teacher so random mix of previous work experience!).

The rate of £39k mentioned, is that upon completion of the training? Or is that during? It seems a lot higher than other training salaries I've seen advertised if the former, and there's no other salary mentioned if the latter.

Any advice or information regarding the recruitment process would be greatly appreciated by those in the know.

Thank you,
Mike

 

[mikewells13]

Sorry, that should read latter then former, not other way around!

 

[tiptoptaff]

39k will be the training salary.

Full rate according to the Qualified advert is around £72k

 

[mikewells13]

That's a fantastic starting salary then!



Do you have any idea how long the wait between applying and receiving an interview usually takes? I've heard varying time periods of between 18 weeks and 6 months.

 

[tiptoptaff]

That's a fantastic starting salary then!



Do you have any idea how long the wait between applying and receiving an interview usually takes? I've heard varying time periods of between 18 weeks and 6 months.

How long is a piece of string

 

[dctraindriver]

Is the pension tied to RPS?

 

[HeritageSussex]

 

[dctraindriver]

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Thanks

 

[ashleytaylor7]

Did anyone hear anything back re this?

 

[HeritageSussex]

I've not heard anything since application and online tests 29/10/24.

Your application for Trainee Driver is currently with the hiring manager for review.

Depending on the volume of applications it may take some time to complete the shortlisting. Please be patient and as soon as we have an update we will contact you by email to advise you.

Just have to wait it out. Sadly, my current fixed-term contract finished end of Jan, so looking for other work now. Will be really disappointed if have to start another fixed term contract and they progress my application Jan or Feb.
Is just the nature of railway recruitment.

 

[HeritageSussex]

I got a rejection from Hull Trains this morning, so they've progressed through some of the applications. Good luck to those who get progressed to the next stage.

 

[MrPeanutButter]

Did anyone hear anything back re this?

Had confirmation this week of an interview once dates and times have been organised.

 

[ashleytaylor7]

Hi, I am lucky enough to have been given an interview. Any tips for the internal interview with Hull Trains?

 

[AB40]

Hi,
Good luck with your interview.
Does anyone know which psychommetric tests that Hull Trains use if you pass the interview stage?

Thank you

Hi, I am lucky enough to have been given an interview. Any tips for the internal interview with Hull Trains?

Hi Ashley,
How did you get on with your interview?
Have you heard if you have made it to the next stage?

Hi, I am lucky enough to have been given an interview. Any tips for the internal interview with Hull Trains?

Are you through to the psychometric tests?
I passed the interview stage

 

[ashleytaylor7]

Hi,
Good luck with your interview.
Does anyone know which psychommetric tests that Hull Trains use if you pass the interview stage?

Thank you


Hi Ashley,
How did you get on with your interview?
Have you heard if you have made it to the next stage?


Are you through to the psychometric tests?
I passed the interview stage

Good luck with the pyschometric tests. I passed the interview too

 

[AB40]

Had confirmation this week of an interview once dates and times have been organised.

How did you get on?

Good luck with the pyschometric tests. I passed the interview too

That's brilliant, well done!
This will be my first time sitting the psychometric tests so I'm researching what is involved. Have you done them before?

Is there anyone else attending psychometric testing at the end of Feb?

 

[MrPeanutButter]

How did you get on?


That's brilliant, well done!
This will be my first time sitting the psychometric tests so I'm researching what is involved. Have you done them before?

Is there anyone else attending psychometric testing at the end of Feb?

Yes, also confirmed psychometrics for end of Feb.

Congratulations to everyone through and good luck for psychometrics.

 

[AB40]

Yes, also confirmed psychometrics for end of Feb.

Congratulations to everyone through and good luck for psychometrics.

Brilliant, good luck!

 

[MrPeanutButter]

Does anyone know - are the psychometric standards National or Enhanced for Hull Trains?