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Driver Tester Recruitment Campaign 2017 – 2018 (closing - 5.30pm Friday 5th January)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Not a thing!


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Not a thing!

    I might ring collins today and see if they have an update its a shocking long process


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    I might ring collins today and see if they have an update its a shocking long process

    If you get any new information, let us know!


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318




  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    Anyone hear from Collins McNicholas?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    read the posts just before yours!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 393 ✭✭IP freely


    Same not heard nadda.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Letter today lads no 43 on the panel and the panel is open for two years


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    How many were they planning to take this year


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Same letter here. Number 3 on the panel.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Same letter here. Number 3 on the panel.

    Noice congrats, i havent read mine just got a text from home, what else does it say


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Not much else, congrats etc

    " As vacancies arise, the panel will be contacted and offers will be made in order of merit. Any offers made subject to vetting/medical. Also pleae note that RSA will be in direct contact with you in relation to these specific matters...

    We hpe to be in touch with you again in the coming weeks


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Not much else, congrats etc

    " As vacancies arise, the panel will be contacted and offers will be made in order of merit. Any offers made subject to vetting/medical. Also pleae note that RSA will be in direct contact with you in relation to these specific matters...

    We hpe to be in touch with you again in the coming weeks

    Keep us posted anyways, i think the original ad said they wanted 50/60 testers.
    Let us know how far away they put you


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    I got 28 on the panel.

    I hope the offers are realistic and that it is within commuting distance. No point somebody living in Galway getting an offer in Dublin.

    I think with the new rules for learner drivers is to become legislation in the summer. They anticipate they will have to take on more testers to deal with increased demand.

    Well done on getting this far. I will update if I get an offer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    I also just got a garda vetting request email from RSA. No mention of a job offer though


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    I'd say you could be in the first batch of testers to be trained.

    The CEO of the RSA sais they would be taken on in blocks of 20.

    I presume vetting and medical will take a few weeks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    That could take ages for a 43 like me lol
    Wonder if they'll offer random positions and people will drop out


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Any update lads


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Nope. I'm getting garda vetted at the moment, so that'll take a week at least. i doubt I'll hear any more until that comes through


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Jusayinisall


    Does anyone know the situation with the training? Where and how long that takes?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Does anyone know the situation with the training? Where and how long that takes?

    Nope. I responded to the initial garda vetting query with a few questions about job location etc. You have to attach a form and ID to this email.

    The response I got was "thanks" My questions weren't even acknowledged!


  • Registered Users Posts: 16 Blackeyemac


    Does anyone know the situation with the training? Where and how long that takes?

    I recall the original information after applying saying the training period would be 7 weeks. Didn't mention a location though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    I recall the original information after applying saying the training period would be 7 weeks. Didn't mention a location though.

    It said most likely Tallaght


  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Jusayinisall


    I recall the original information after applying saying the training period would be 7 weeks. Didn't mention a location though.

    Thanks blackeyemac! I thought I read 7 weeks somewhere alright but wasn’t sure! I hope it’s not Tallaght, I couldn’t commute that distance and I’d hate to give up the opportunity 😡


  • Registered Users Posts: 16 Blackeyemac


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    That could take ages for a 43 like me lol
    Wonder if they'll offer random positions and people will drop out

    Just a thought but if they use their panel in the same way as the HSE did recently it might be a good thing for everybody especially for finding a location that suited..
    Instead of simply saying, right job no 1 is in Sligo so no 1 person on the panel must take it or no 2 will be offered it and no 1 told to go home, what the HSE did was put the job out to everyone on the panel and anyone interested expressed an interest. Highest number gets the position. Only gamble was taking a chance and accepting because next week a one closer to you might come up but you're off the panel as soon as you click accept. Like I said just a thought.!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4 Jusayinisall


    Just a thought but if they use their panel in the same way as the HSE did recently it might be a good thing for everybody especially for finding a location that suited..
    Instead of simply saying, right job no 1 is in Sligo so no 1 person on the panel must take it or no 2 will be offered it and no 1 told to go home, what the HSE did was put the job out to everyone on the panel and anyone interested expressed an interest. Highest number gets the position. Only gamble was taking a chance and accepting because next week a one closer to you might come up but you're off the panel as soon as you click accept. Like I said just a thought.!

    Sounds like a much better system!


  • Registered Users Posts: 16 Blackeyemac


    Thanks blackeyemac! I thought I read 7 weeks somewhere alright but wasn’t sure! I hope it’s not Tallaght, I couldn’t commute that distance and I’d hate to give up the opportunity 😡

    Would be tricky alright for some but I'd imagine there will be some kind of expencess available, if I were called I'd probably try stay up there 3 nights and commute Mon & Fri.. not looking like I'm gonna get a call at this stage anyway.. interesting though that their big headquarters is in Mayo and not Dublin, wonder if that will have anything to do with it. Best if luck anyway.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Agent 43


    Hi the chosen few...FYI... Yes training is in Tallaght, and sadly as I asked already no expenses are paid only the basic wage. Only 8 taken on for training because of number of trainers to train.. And sadly as far as I know it still stands as you could be offered anywhere in the country and if not taken thats it! Alot of testers do travel. The reason why now everything is waiting is Garda clearance and any current location vacancies were on offer to current testers closing was Monday just gone.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Agent 43 wrote: »
    Hi the chosen few...FYI... Yes training is in Tallaght, and sadly as I asked already no expenses are paid only the basic wage. Only 8 taken on for training because of number of trainers to train.. And sadly as far as I know it still stands as you could be offered anywhere in the country and if not taken thats it! Alot of testers do travel. The reason why now everything is waiting is Garda clearance and any current location vacancies were on offer to current testers closing was Monday just gone.

    So anyone high up in the panel could be waiting upto or over a year to be hired? 😂


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 Agent 43


    Who knows the drop out rate is suppose to be high, hence a large panel.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Fingers crossed, insurance is bleeding my soul dry


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    This might spped things up a little https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/driving-test-applications-set-to-surge-1.3473684?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

    A panel of 100 would also be put in place following a recent recruitment campaign, and the department is considering a plan from the RSA to recruit 67 additional testers and 17 support staff on a phased basis for between 12 and 18 months to manage the “possible surge” when an estimated 53,000 to 119,000 applications are expected once the legislation changes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    Well the offers are out. Training is due to start on May 28th in Tallaght for 8 prospective testers. They give 8 locations, you indicate your order of preference and they are assigned based on your position on the panel.

    Cork
    Wicklow
    Galway
    Newcastle West
    Mallow
    Limerick
    Tallaght
    Navan

    None of those are anywhere near me, so I have a bit of a decision to make! I have followed up with some questions to see if there will be more positions released this year, so I'll see what comes back.


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    That's interesting. They haven't given you much time to give notice to your current employers.

    I hope it's not a case that you are off the panel if you say no. I hope they use the panel wisely or else the whole thing is a complete waste of time.

    Hope it works out for you in the end and thanks for keeping us all in the loop.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Well the offers are out. Training is due to start on May 28th in Tallaght for 8 prospective testers. They give 8 locations, you indicate your order of preference and they are assigned based on your position on the panel.

    Cork
    Wicklow
    Galway
    Newcastle West
    Mallow
    Limerick
    Tallaght
    Navan

    None of those are anywhere near me, so I have a bit of a decision to make! I have followed up with some questions to see if there will be more positions released this year, so I'll see what comes back.

    Best of luck keep us posted


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,486 ✭✭✭Bazzy


    I just got an invitation to an assessment centre for the first two weeks in may pick a date

    I got the dear john in the first round all hope is not lost yet


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    Bazzy wrote: »
    I just got an invitation to an assessment centre for the first two weeks in may pick a date

    I got the dear john in the first round all hope is not lost yet

    Noice so they must be building up a larger panel?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 755 ✭✭✭natnifnolnacs


    I have bowed out lads, best of luck to ye all with it. i'm lucky in that I'm currentyl employed, my employer doesn't want me to leave so we had a very productive conversation today and I'm happy with the outcome. I may not have a new job, but it's working out well enough!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,486 ✭✭✭Bazzy


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    Noice so they must be building up a larger panel?

    Must be funny thing is I was reading an article about the bus and truck tests being cancelled in Galway and the email popped in then !!


  • Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭puntypower


    Bazzy wrote: »
    Must be funny thing is I was reading an article about the bus and truck tests being cancelled in Galway and the email popped in then !!

    Lucky you Bazzy, what number are you?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭wedger


    New call ups for assessment. Can’t see me going for it as none of those locations would suit... think I’ll bow out gracefully and best of luck to all who advance


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    wedger wrote: »
    New call ups for assessment. Can’t see me going for it as none of those locations would suit... think I’ll bow out gracefully and best of luck to all who advance

    Is this the driving assessment or the role play/interview / group discussion assessment!?

    Would it be worth my while calling them monday to put the feelers out


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,486 ✭✭✭Bazzy


    puntypower wrote: »
    Lucky you Bazzy, what number are you?

    Hi , I dont remember ever getting a number , I done the online thing and then got a hard luck buck email came out of the blue as a shock yesterday

    Will go along and see how I go if your not in you cant win!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,486 ✭✭✭Bazzy


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    Is this the driving assessment or the role play/interview / group discussion assessment!?

    Would it be worth my while calling them monday to put the feelers out

    its the role play interview group discussion thing


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    It's disappointing to see that they are not adopting the HSE model when it comes to managing a panel. It would serve them a lot better considering the amount of work it took to get on a panel.

    I know Collins McNicholas had advised them to do it that way but obviously, they didn't listen.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    sean3318 wrote: »
    It's disappointing to see that they are not adopting the HSE model when it comes to managing a panel. It would serve them a lot better considering the amount of work it took to get on a panel.

    I know Collins McNicholas had advised them to do it that way but obviously, they didn't listen.

    Have the RSA got a direct line to contact with queries


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    Have the RSA got a direct line to contact with queries

    I don't think so. The letter was signed by someone from HR but no number.


  • Registered Users Posts: 49 Tanky89


    sean3318 wrote: »
    I don't think so. The letter was signed by someone from HR but no number.

    Anyone else offered a position yet?


  • Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭sean3318


    No I haven't got any offer yet. I would guess that there will be no further offers until the first round of recruits are trained.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭wedger


    Tanky89 wrote: »
    Is this the driving assessment or the role play/interview / group discussion assessment!?

    Would it be worth my while calling them monday to put the feelers out

    This is for interview and role play etc


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