7819Hinton
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Thanks so much. Hopefully, I will do you proud.
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WMT - Trainee Driver (Talent Pool) - Crewe / Shrewsbury / Leamington Spa (27/12/23)
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nwbirch83@gmai
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I thought we would have all heard back in some capacity this morning... but I am yet to receive anything
gazgareth
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Same as me! Think as I did the interview on the last day, they just didn't get to me as enough early applicants have been put through.
nwbirch83@gmai
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Yeah and me, hopefully it will be this week.I thought we would have all heard back in some capacity this morning... but I am yet to receive anything
Sophiehatts
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Has anyone else heard yet? I’m thinking people might be off for half term so maybe it’ll be next week now?
nwbirch83@gmai
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No nothing from me (Crewe applicant) I think this is the next part of the process, trying to be patient!
Hi Sophie. Nothing my side. I interviewed on the 27th March. I also suspect it's partly down to the Easter break so fingers crossed we'll find out something soon.
How did you find your DMI?
Sophiehatts
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I think it went okay… I had examples for things that were asked but I just hope I gave enough info and it was what they are looking for! how about you? Do you think it went well?
It sounds like I was towards the end as my interview was on 2 April (Crewe) so I’ve not been waiting too long!
nwbirch83@gmai
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I found out I had passed my DMI on 28th march but nothing since. I found the DMI ok, the driver managers were great, nice and relaxed.
I've just had an email from Aimee to say I passed the DMI and I'm now in the talent pool. Hopefully you have had an email with an update
nwbirch83@gmai
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Congratulations, I have had the same email.
Sophiehatts
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Haha yes, they must have known we were chatting. I got the same, congratulations, I’m sure you’re just as made up as I am!
nwbirch83@gmai
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Well done!!
Thank you! Yes very happy to know I passed. Congrats on passing!
Thank you!
Sophiehatts
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easternstop
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Does anyone know how often train driver courses begin throughout the year. Or is it dependant on depot?
newtownmgr
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They run a few during the year. The academy is busy so slots are booked well in advance to ensure classroom availability etc.
As regards dependent on depot, they tend to mix drivers from different depots, potentially with similar traction, although not always the case. so drivers going to electric depots will be grouped together & diesel likewise. Hopefully some one who as done a recent course may have better info. My experience of the academy is limited to doing instructor courses & taking trainees up to the sim. My driver training was all in depot back in the 90’s.
Termak
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Anyone heard anything on Crewe start dates?
gazgareth
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I still haven't heard back!
nwbirch83@gmai
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I wonder whether this announcement by Labour this morning will have an effect on recruitment? It maybe me being paranoid, but if I was the CEO of a TOC I wouldn't be improving infrastructure and increase staffing if I knew it will be changing when the contract comes to an end?
I would like to add I know nothing about the rail industry so maybe talking nonsense, but it's just a thought.
I would like to add I know nothing about the rail industry so maybe talking nonsense, but it's just a thought.
newtownmgr
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Nothing will change for months, possibly a couple of years. Current operating contracts will have to be renegotiated etc.
recruitment will i suspect have to continue as normal.
nwbirch83@gmai
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Each TOC / Management contract has a requirement to employ X number of Drivers and other members of staff so absolutely no impact on recruitment. This is why there is still a covid backlog of trainees awaiting instructors at home. They were and are employed even though they will be unproductive for quite some time so that the company forfills its obligations of the management contract with the DaFT.
TonyBrides
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The fines they get for not running services would outweigh recruitment freezes.
You all need to calm down. The ones who got a reply strait away are extremely lucky.
I was told at the end of my interview I had passed.
It took 6 weeks to get an email from HR saying I was in the tallent pool. I then waited 11 months for a course.
Nothing happens overnight. Patience is definitely part of the NTS you’ll require to be a successful driver. So relax and wait until you get an email. Until you get one saying no it’s all good.
nwbirch83@gmai
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Thanks for the responses all very interesting. I am glad I generated a conversation.
I am not or ever have been part of the industry, so it's useful to get advice from people in the know.
I wouldn't say it was inpatients on my part, just excitement and keen to get going on my 2nd career .
I am not or ever have been part of the industry, so it's useful to get advice from people in the know.
I wouldn't say it was inpatients on my part, just excitement and keen to get going on my 2nd career .
TonyBrides
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There’s nothing wrong with being excited, but railway recruitment moves at the pace which suits the company.
If they have a course planned they will fill it, once that’s done every one else goes in the talent pool.
It’s a sizeable cost to run a recruitment process. So they tend to run one and then hold a large tallent pool.
I’ve known of people that waited 2 1/2 years to start after covid.
Yes it’s not like other industries that interview you on the day and then you get a call that night and start a month later.
It’s slow and drawn out, but stick with it because it’s worth it. After 17 years in the police all I can say is I wish I’d made the move years ago.
nwbirch83@gmai
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Cheers. I am 22 years deep into a policing career, so I know the feeling and the excitement about leaving!