Roughly 0900-1500, unless it’s changed radically in the last few years.
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Southeastern - Trainee Driver - All Depots (03/06/24)
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Roughly 0900-1500, unless it’s changed radically in the last few years.
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Got my email today regarding the training - I’m Orpington too. Start times are 0900, it doesn’t specify finish times but I believe it’s a 1600 finish from what I have read on these forums previously.
Are you also starting on 24th Feb?
1500 finish is even better, I was looking forward to a 1600 finish already!
asrut10
Member
Hi mate, unfortunately not on the feb one, start in may
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asrut10
Member
I done my MMI at the same time as assessments, waited around 3/4 weeks for DMI
Congrats on making it through the process and getting a start date! Did you apply for Dartford? I’m just waiting for a DMI and would prefer Dartford, but also open to Slade Green - I don’t suppose you know if there are more training courses planned for after May?
asrut10
Member
Thanks mate, I applied for slade green but have got Dartford but would of preferred Slade Green (just abit closer to me) not sure on any courses after may
newbiewannabe
Member
I applied for Grove Park in June last year and still waiting….
I had my DMI at Grove Park last week. I was very nervous and wasn't sure I came across well. Then at the end of the interview they told me that they were interviewing four people for one place on the May course*, so I've basically spent the week feeling down in the dumps waiting for the rejection email.
I got a phone call this morning- I'm in! Start May 6th assuming I pass the medical, which I'm not worried about. Obvs I am walking on air right now
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Little tip for anyone preparing for a DMI- memorise the company values statements which are in the careers portal website somewhere, I didn't as I was concentrating on having a ready answer for all the sample interview questions, so I just sat there stuttering when they asked me about them
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Does anyone know if it's possible to download the rulebook etc. that we'll be learning on the course? They told me there are 5 tests and the pass mark for each is 90%. This is an absolutely life changing opportunity for me and I'm keen as mustard not to fall at the final hurdle, I would like to get a head start...
* and re: the one place on the course, that may for all I know just be specific to Grove Park as apparently they are short of Driver Instructors, there might still be places available at other depots.
I got a phone call this morning- I'm in! Start May 6th assuming I pass the medical, which I'm not worried about. Obvs I am walking on air right now
.Little tip for anyone preparing for a DMI- memorise the company values statements which are in the careers portal website somewhere, I didn't as I was concentrating on having a ready answer for all the sample interview questions, so I just sat there stuttering when they asked me about them
.Does anyone know if it's possible to download the rulebook etc. that we'll be learning on the course? They told me there are 5 tests and the pass mark for each is 90%. This is an absolutely life changing opportunity for me and I'm keen as mustard not to fall at the final hurdle, I would like to get a head start...
* and re: the one place on the course, that may for all I know just be specific to Grove Park as apparently they are short of Driver Instructors, there might still be places available at other depots.
Grvrdvicdr
Member
Don’t worry about a head start. Trust me, you’ll just confuse yourself I’ve seen it happen a few times. Instead read up more about the company, routes you may drive, trains you’ll drive. The course is designed to drip feed you information so it does make sense. However, Congratulations!I had my DMI at Grove Park last week. I was very nervous and wasn't sure I came across well. Then at the end of the interview they told me that they were interviewing four people for one place on the May course*, so I've basically spent the week feeling down in the dumps waiting for the rejection email.
I got a phone call this morning- I'm in! Start May 6th assuming I pass the medical, which I'm not worried about. Obvs I am walking on air right now
Little tip for anyone preparing for a DMI- memorise the company values statements which are in the careers portal website somewhere, I didn't as I was concentrating on having a ready answer for all the sample interview questions, so I just sat there stuttering when they asked me about them
Does anyone know if it's possible to download the rulebook etc. that we'll be learning on the course? They told me there are 5 tests and the pass mark for each is 90%. This is an absolutely life changing opportunity for me and I'm keen as mustard not to fall at the final hurdle, I would like to get a head start...
* and re: the one place on the course, that may for all I know just be specific to Grove Park as apparently they are short of Driver Instructors, there might still be places available at other depots.
Just to add. Any rule book you’ll find online is likely out of date. As you need to be registered with RSSB to get up to date rules and the last thing you’d want is to learn old rules
Unobrow
Member
I wouldn’t even bother reading up on routes and traction yet. You’re going to have plenty of info thrown at you to take in and learn, it’ll make your head spin so just concentrate on that when it happens. You’ll be taught everything you need to know, at the time you need to know it.I had my DMI at Grove Park last week. I was very nervous and wasn't sure I came across well. Then at the end of the interview they told me that they were interviewing four people for one place on the May course*, so I've basically spent the week feeling down in the dumps waiting for the rejection email.
I got a phone call this morning- I'm in! Start May 6th assuming I pass the medical, which I'm not worried about. Obvs I am walking on air right now
Little tip for anyone preparing for a DMI- memorise the company values statements which are in the careers portal website somewhere, I didn't as I was concentrating on having a ready answer for all the sample interview questions, so I just sat there stuttering when they asked me about them
Does anyone know if it's possible to download the rulebook etc. that we'll be learning on the course? They told me there are 5 tests and the pass mark for each is 90%. This is an absolutely life changing opportunity for me and I'm keen as mustard not to fall at the final hurdle, I would like to get a head start...
* and re: the one place on the course, that may for all I know just be specific to Grove Park as apparently they are short of Driver Instructors, there might still be places available at other depots.
Good luck and well done.
newbiewannabe
Member
Congratulations!! Nice oneI had my DMI at Grove Park last week. I was very nervous and wasn't sure I came across well. Then at the end of the interview they told me that they were interviewing four people for one place on the May course*, so I've basically spent the week feeling down in the dumps waiting for the rejection email.
I got a phone call this morning- I'm in! Start May 6th assuming I pass the medical, which I'm not worried about. Obvs I am walking on air right now
Little tip for anyone preparing for a DMI- memorise the company values statements which are in the careers portal website somewhere, I didn't as I was concentrating on having a ready answer for all the sample interview questions, so I just sat there stuttering when they asked me about them
Does anyone know if it's possible to download the rulebook etc. that we'll be learning on the course? They told me there are 5 tests and the pass mark for each is 90%. This is an absolutely life changing opportunity for me and I'm keen as mustard not to fall at the final hurdle, I would like to get a head start...
* and re: the one place on the course, that may for all I know just be specific to Grove Park as apparently they are short of Driver Instructors, there might still be places available at other depots.
Folkestonechap
Member
Anyone here who applied back in June still waiting do their assesment day?
I applied for Victoria and did my assessment last Tuesday (18th). Got my MMi in two weeks from now..
They did say there are many more coming for assessments so hopefully you' will get yours soon.
Honestly an hour or two revision time is more that enough, tbh I didn't even revise at all. Key is to relax and not be overly nervous about it.
Applied in July and still to do assessments. I did get an invite email earlier in Feb, but missed a slot.
newbiewannabe
Member
Yes, I applied for Grove Park. Applied 14th of June.
Same…..they changed my end date to 21/02/25 when I last logged in. Just a waiting game as they have a lot of people to get through!
Still waiting, although to be expected given the thousands waiting
Applied in June finally got an assessment centre invite email on Valentine’s Day but unfortunately didn’t see the email immediately. Been told I will be sent a re invite, has anyone been in this position if so how long did it take to get re invited ?
Ooh good to hear thanks for letting us know, Good luck on your MMi!!
newbiewannabe
Member
Same here when I checked this morning, guess we just have to be patient, I’m trying not to think about it too much as it’s driving me up the wall!
I just wanted to ask if anyone who has applied for Dartford had received an MMI date yet? I did the first lot of assessments on Feb 18th and passed, and am now waiting for my MMI date. However, for some reason, I never received the follow-up email confirming I had passed my VSE (it just never arrived, not even in junk). I only found out after I had chased them up, so I am now a little paranoid about missing any future emails. I'm sure all is fine and I just have to sit tight and wait, but I would love to get some reassurance, lol.
asrut10
Member
Hi I have applied to Dartford and have a medical booked, you can always check your southeastern portal for updates.
Yes on the 14 of February, there were loads of dates to pick from in March! I dint wanna rush and picked 20 of March but now I’m worried because if everyone does well on the first assessments they’ll fill in all the positions but you know just keep checking your emails don’t miss your chance!