Southeastern - Trainee Driver - All Depots (03/06/24)

[vicodeets]

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!

I received the email on the 14th too but missed it as I didn’t check my emails on time a new batch came out yesterday with a few dates.

 

[Folkestonechap]

As an applicant from back in July, it's the waiting that kills you.....

 

[driver333]

Yeah I wouldn't worry too much, I'm sure it will be okay.

So yeah no leave for first 50 days during rules and regs, then depending on depot will depend how long your traction course is, but also no leave during traction, think this is normally around 3 weeks ish, give or take a little bit.

Most of my contact was through Harry on the phone if I had any issues with the portal thing. (which I did) I believe there is an email on what ever document you receive. You can email them also, then someone tends to give you a call depending on your issue I can only assume.

How recent are you of a driver buddy?

 

[newbiewannabe]

Just received an update email, please bear with us.

 

[loz221470087]

yep just got the "Trainee Train Driver Assessment Update" email as well, it got my hopes up

 

[dub]

Phew! Successfully passed the assessments - what a long day, they do them all at once. I think I might have preferred that over doing the paper ones one day followed by the computer ones plus the MMI on a different day. It allows you to get into the zone more.

No MMI on the day thought the people running the day said they didn't have any slots until after June. Is anyone going back for an MMI in the coming months?

I'm both excited and terrified in equal measure!

 

[NeoNeko]

Phew! Successfully passed the assessments - what a long day, they do them all at once. I think I might have preferred that over doing the paper ones one day followed by the computer ones plus the MMI on a different day. It allows you to get into the zone more.

No MMI on the day thought the people running the day said they didn't have any slots until after June. Is anyone going back for an MMI in the coming months?

I'm both excited and terrified in equal measure!

Congrats I passed the first lot of tests in February and am still currently waiting for an MMI date - if they said no slots until June, then guess we'll be waiting a little while yet!

 

[dub]

Congrats I passed the first lot of tests in February and am still currently waiting for an MMI date - if they said no slots until June, then guess we'll be waiting a little while yet!

Thank you! Same to you!

Yeah it seems like lots of waiting is how it goes with all of these roles

 

[Mcfc2907]

I’m still awaiting my assessment dates, just wondering which ones they are doing this time round? I’ve been practicing the dot test and am achieving about 1250 with 0 errors and 3 lapsed. Just wondering if there’s a rough target to aim for? Or what other tests I can practice for? Thanks in advance

 

[asrut10]

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?

Hi mate have you got start date?

 

[theasdf]

Hi mate have you got start date?

Hey, you must be excited for next month!

Unfortunately not; I’m still waiting for a DMI - it’s been almost three months since passing the MMI, and fast approaching a year since I applied! I was hoping this stage would be a little bit quicker but here we are. I imagine the DMI is all to easy to fail/not pass too.

 

[asrut10]

Hey, you must be excited for next month!

Unfortunately not; I’m still waiting for a DMI - it’s been almost three months since passing the MMI, and fast approaching a year since I applied! I was hoping this stage would be a little bit quicker but here we are. I imagine the DMI is all to easy to fail/not pass too.

Hopefully your hear soon, yeah looking forward to getting going.

 

[newbiewannabe]

Phew! Successfully passed the assessments - what a long day, they do them all at once. I think I might have preferred that over doing the paper ones one day followed by the computer ones plus the MMI on a different day. It allows you to get into the zone more.

No MMI on the day thought the people running the day said they didn't have any slots until after June. Is anyone going back for an MMI in the coming months?

I'm both excited and terrified in equal measure!

Congratulations! Good luck with your MMI when it comes! What depo did you apply for?