And if that sounds like you, and you want to go do you thing in the transport industry, we can help. Health & wellbeingTo create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us. Describe how you reacted. Can I work on my own A Virgin Trains Apprenticeship will see you shadowing current train drivers and station staff so you can gain hands on experience while developing your skills and building your confidence. As an example, information could detail types of businesses, phone numbers and locations. She spent 'ample time in labs' and worked on Alzheimer's for her MSc project. In the months up until 2021, around 7,000 new vehicles are set to be introduced by train companies across the country. You may even find it easier than anything you ever done before. Might have to order the certificate replacements as a last resort. Apprentice train driver Liverpool Lime Street **Brand New EMR Depot** Apprentice train driver Liverpool Lime Street **Brand New EMR Depot** Liked by Stephen Lewis. Head of Learning and Development Interview, Station Support Customer Service Interview. LNER driver Trudi Kinchella, apprentice driver Vandana Mungur and driver Mena Sutharsan. To be considered for our Apprentice Driver position you will need to be able to demonstrate the following: What to expect from the recruitment process? This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. "name": "Anna Maggs talks about her LNER apprenticeship", Once you click Start Now' you will need to complete that test to ensure a fair approach for all candidates.Step 2. This test measures your psychomotor ability to maintain concentration while doing a repetitive task. Im unsure if theyre even taking on those without GCSE level education now, the most recent trainees Ive met (did their cab experience very recently) all had to have their GCSEs or better by the sounds of it. OLE Apprentice Juniper Crescent, London Signalling Apprentice Brentwood, Essex Signalling Apprentice Bristol, Gloucestershire Signalling Apprentice Swindon, Wiltshire Track Apprentice Kings Norton, Birmingham Track Apprentice Brentwood, Essex Traction and Rolling Stock Apprentice Rugby, Midlands HP10 9TY. Before your assessment day, be sure to give your mind a break and get plenty of rest. Application and Online TestingAs soon as you click on the Apply' button you'll be asked to complete the application form which includes some personal details and uploading your CV. Check out our special offers and updates. Ah OK. Diversity and inclusionWe are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER. Hi, I'm Dan. This was around a year ago I was shown this so things could have changed. No interest in overtime dispute or not, Im 30% sure its a book on payment and basic rate. Your interview panel represents the makeup of your organisation. Be consistently punctual vitally important in the role of Driver! Knowing exactly whats ahead will calm your nerves and help you prepare accordingly. The 6 questions are concise and to the point and make a lot of people panic, showing theyd definitely get no further. Early Careers. If you fail your first attempt at the train driver assessment, youre permitted a second attempt provided it is more than six months after the first. How did you know you have until Thursday? The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Hey pal! Apply Today. dedicated mentors. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come. "embedUrl": "https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/video/204894/", As a highly sought-after role and one of great responsibility, it is important that we have a thorough selection process. I think that the MMI is only slightly harder than the structured previously. We are pleased to announce that the Driver Training will become professionalised through the awarding of a Level 3 qualification. If so, they must have changed it within the last year, probably because most qualify with no intention of sitting that awful ICT course which shows you how to use a keyboard! Please notethatHigher Educationcertificatessuch as Degreequalificationsdo notsupersedetheGSCE(Equivalent)requirements. This ensures our people have the right skills and competencies, in the right place and at the right time. Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we've been changing the face of rail travel. Tomorrows Talent is our popular online work experience programme. In the UK and mainland Europe, the format is fairly standard, consisting of the tests outlined below, which youll typically sit at an assessment centre, either as a pen and paper or computerised version. Am I a flexible person I was halfway through the SJT and it logged me off and now the vacancy is closed!!! GCSE English and Maths (A-C) or equivalent. What skills do you have that will be an asset to our team? If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to Anyone know what theyre like to work for. can you imagine how distracting that is? Department: Operations & Safety . Programme structure: Our Level 2 Passenger Transport Operative programme comprises. MedicalAs always, there are strict medical standards to adhere to. 73000 is pretty hefty, whats the TCs like? This topic has 1 reply, 5 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 8 months ago by admin. LNER - Apprentice Train Driver - Kings Cross (14/02/23) TTDARL 14 Feb 2023 1 2 3 Next 14 Feb 2023 #1 T TTDARL Member Joined 23 Mar 2017 Messages 155 LNER Kings Cross depot recruiting for apprentice (trainee) train drivers - 14/02/2023. Thank you for this! Thanks for clarifying. Fair enough, surprised then why they dont just have a 20 minute zoom interview or something would be far better then 6 questions with no back and fourth. Very good learning experience. The Train Drivers Academy is not a physical establishment but rather a cloud-based and virtual centre for train . A willingness to learn new information, apply it in practice and be open to change. My advice is never get hooked on the OT, live life off the salary and then youll never be buggered when disputes start! Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. I'm going to have to dig around for those ancient GCSE certificates now, might take me a while! LNER apprentice driver's halfway through Azuma training and loving every minute of it #livingthedream Liked by Stephen Lewis. Your not very experienced why should we hire you? Providing excellent customer service by ensuring a safe and punctual service for both customers and colleagues. "height": 34 JavaScript is disabled. That last one is great for letting them know that youve really looked into them. https://uk.firstgroupcareers.com/skillsets/traindriver/. I completed an application on their website, then was invited to take an online interview where I answered around 5 questions. Good insight, didnt have time to do the actual math, will do it in full next time. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Its also likely to include practice papers. Trainee Train Driver Register your interest for trainee train driver roles and we will invite you to apply for roles in your area. Full details of vacancies in your location, how to apply and the selection process can be found on the LNER jobsite. 12-weekly progress reviews with your trainer. Hmm. What our customers say about our Train Driving tests. Get all 15 answers as templates to allow you to create your own winning answers with ease and pass the train driver interview! Done mine tonight and have got to do the video interview next. . Smarter. "width": 400, Our values are what makes us tick. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. A period of mentoring, observation and assessment onboard. In each section, youre required to work with focus and accuracy against the clock. Having passed that I was invited to a 1to1 interview but turned out to be a panel interview. "We've. "logo": { Editors' Code of Practice. There are two parts to the TRP test. Before each one, youll be given an explanatory introduction, and a number of sample questions to work through to make sure you understand the process, and the tasks youll need to complete. How did you deal with a difficult situation? Any tips for the SJT questions as I was told they seem quite easy but they are quite strict as to what answers are correct. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. LNER - Apprentice Train Driver - Kings Cross (14/02/23) TTDARL 14 Feb 2023 Prev 1 2 3 Next 17 Feb 2023 #31 A AllyPally Member Joined 7 Jan 2023 Messages 40 Location Alexandra Palace golfsareus said: You never know you might be ok bud, I don't think there be watched by anyone they just looking for key words at this stage. The role, which will involve a year-long training programme, will see apprentices paid a minimum of 28,711, with the salary rising once qualified. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". As a Department for Education main provider of apprenticeships, LNER delivers Level 2 Passenger Transport Operative (for our Train Managers) and Level 3 Train Driver apprenticeships. Picture British Rail old boys club, the most un-diverse interview panel of the century. The process was very thorough and conducted very professionally from start to finish. Advert below. Vacancies for our apprenticeship programmes are advertised as and when there is demand within the business, so register an account for alerts on when our apprenticeship opportunities are available! Not wanting to sound harsh. This varies. Smarter. You can use the National Careers Service Find a Course website to find something near you, or search for adult education budget provider followed by your postcode. Classroom training is 29k (4 months odd), handling will be something like 42k (for 6-12 months) and the moment you qualify up to full pay. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. Scott Hornby Applications now closed, managed to get mine in just in time, does anyone know if they accept the psychometrics up to 5 years or do they a shorter time frame? "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/knjgXwZe.m3u8", Dispatch trains under different circumstances e.g. Questions were poor and irrelevant. Developing our peopleWe are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey. Confirming your age to employers can be especially important for train drivers because you need to be at least 21 years old to work as a train driver on the national rail. Experience of being an effective team player. It happened only after the 3rd test was completed and passed. Anna Maggs, apprentice train driver with LNER, said I am thoroughly enjoying my apprenticeship and the amount Im learning from the experience. Please note that Higher Education certificates such as Degree qualifications do not supersede the GSCE(Equivalent) requirements. We're proud of all the awards our apprenticeship programmes have received. One of the biggest challenges of train driver tests is the time constraint. 12 Career pathway: Once qualified, future opportunities include Customer Experience Duty Manager, On Trains Skills and Competency Manager, or Train Manager Trainer. In this part of the assessment process, youre being tested on your ability to understand, interpret, retain and apply information. Have you applied for any other companies before hand or this your first try? Join train driver Dyl. At least one has an email address specifically for this. If you haven't checked already there may be roles available - click here to find out. As these skills are natural capabilities, there is no preexisting knowledge required to pass your train driver selection tests. To become a train driver you need to apply for a training programme with an operating company. Might have to order the certificate replacements as a last resort. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? You could mention any positive press theyve received as well as if they have any future plans coming up. We offer three apprenticeships at Level 3, 4, 5. Regardless of which particular sections you failed on initially, you will be required to sit the entire test suite again. Thanks mate, thats all been very helpful, I think Ive got a lot of things to practice now! But I wouldnt get to worried about it. Our new Azuma train has brought faster journey times, more space and greater reliability. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. This will take around 52 weeks to complete, so you will need to be aware that this fantastic opportunity comes with a lot of commitment. I received regular call from my new Line Manager whilst working my notice with my previous employer. of Youll be sent a preparation pack before assessment day, which should give you specifics on the exact tests youll face and the duration of each. LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains. Starting salary 29,429, rising as you qualify, Various - Training schedule will be 35 hours per week on office based. I have my A level ones and know my GCSE grades as they're on my CV and old employer but u assume LNER is quite strict with seeing the certificates. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. There were a few names on the invite to interview and just gathered it would be one of these. } LNER uses apprenticeship programmes to invest in career-specific training and development that meets our needs and supports a diverse group of people to achieve a formal, industry-recognised qualification in a range of specialist areas. How is everyone getting on with the tests on the application? Apprentice Driver in Permanent, None, Full Time, Travel & Tourism with London and North East Railway (LNER). Vacancies for this apprenticeship programme are advertised as and when there is demand within the business, so register an account for alerts on when our apprenticeship opportunities are available! There are variations on this computer-based assessment, but the most commonly used involves a grey square on the screen, which will change in shade intermittently. A TRAIN company is looking for apprentice drivers in the North-East -and you don't need previous experience in the transport industry. They assess your ability to apply these skills under pressure, each test requiring both accuracy and speed under timed conditions. I applied online. . staff registers for 4,586 members of staff who worked on the North London Railway (1848-1920) in RAIL 529. For everyone. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/knjgXwZe/poster.jpg?width=720", Be over 20.5 years of age at time of application. Maisie said: "I'm proud of mum because it's really hard to get this . An apprenticeship at LNER will give you the knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed using high quality, innovative and flexible training methods. Youll be given a series of prompts asking you to identify grid entries that match certain criteria. People were friendly, but it did feel like they were trying to catch you out, rather that trying to find out if you were a good fit. Other roles being offered by LNER include: Apprentice Driver (Leeds) Starting salary 29,429, rising as you qualify, Leeds Station , Closing Date 17 January 2022, Permanent - Full Time Band A Technical Engineer 44,325 rising up to 50,140, Clayhills Depot, Permanent - Full Time Customer Contact Supervisor You must log in or register to reply here. People are nice though . We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. LNER is on the hunt for its next batch of train drivers from the North East - but you do not have long to apply.