Originally Posted by mines (Post 35709590)

I have applied for a BT Openreach Engineers job. I was asked to take an online test with SHL, which I aced (i think)! I was told I would hear back within 14 working days, which brings us to tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Originally Posted by judgey (Post 35709594)

so you heard your results ?

Originally Posted by hippopig (Post 35709615)

Fingers crossed for you,but I doubt you will hear so soon.Took 6 weeks for me,but maybe as im in sunny Cornwall....who knows.....im starting on the 10th but have had no info or contract yet

Originally Posted by mines (Post 35709691)

Just had an email from BT saying they've had loads of applicants and it may take some time to review them all.

Originally Posted by thebluenun (Post 35709945)

Hi, I'm still waiting for SHL to send the link for my aptitude test...I sent BT HR an email explaining that I am still waiting and got a quick response saying due to thousands of applicants I need to bear with them. Fingers crossed I hear soon.

Originally Posted by mines (Post 35710283)

Same thing here Mike. I messaged them through the main BT website and they replied that they have received loads of applications and it's taking longer than usual to get back to everyone.

Originally Posted by hippopig (Post 35710359)

I did the 2,one was how do you feel about statements stuff and the other was the mechanical diagrams.....they are a tad slow in replying....i start in a fortnight and dont know how where when or why

Originally Posted by hippopig (Post 35710359)

I did the 2,one was how do you feel about statements stuff and the other was the mechanical diagrams.....they are a tad slow in replying....i start in a fortnight and dont know how where when or why

Originally Posted by M80JJB (Post 35710570)

There are 5 posts available in my area so fingers crossed il be successful, hopefully get an interview soon then if you have one tomorrow 👍 best of luck

Originally Posted by Stevo11 (Post 35602027)

To anyone offered a job with Kellys, I'd say don't let other people's opinions put you off taking a job, especially in this economy. Like one guy said, if these guys were out until 8pm and doing 12 hour days dying on their arses, then there's a problem here. Simple fact is: these engineers couldn't cut it. I'm sorry, but the BT contract is a dream compared to AVC or Fujitsu. I've worked for the latter and that was! a nightmare. 9 or 10 multi room installs a day- TV, BB, and Telco for about 12 quid per job. Then you have to activate the boxes and cards, demo the service, connect the customer's computer to the hub, and on and on.... a total fecking nightmare. I've literally seen engineers with tears in thier eyes when they get thier job sheet for the day.

With BT It's just a single phone line for £25, and you don't even have to touch the modem or mess about with the customer's PC or laptop. So If you can't handle 4 or 5 Telco installs per day with relative ease, then you're in the wrong game. I've worked for Kellys since October, and even though they do mercilessly throw you out there on day one, once you start using your head and refining your self to become self sufficient, you can earn good money working short hours. If I'm not on my way home around 4pm then I've had a really bad day. But some techs just want thier hands held, so they quit when they run in to problems, instead of using initiative.

Typical example: They spend hours at a cab, because the e side isn't there. They waste half a day calling BT coaches because they arn't answering thier phones waiting for a tone to be sent, but never learnt you can put them on your self with a little inside info. Or they waste an hour trying to find a cab, but never think to pester a manager for a cab location pdf file that you can load up on your work phone and have instant cab locations on the fly. Just a couple of examples, but It's stuff like this that really eats into your day.

Originally Posted by MrIca (Post 35618304)

Everyone looking for jobs with Kelly's or Quinns, why not look apply for jobs with Openreach themselves? It's way better!

More interesting, less stress and better paid.

Originally Posted by mines (Post 35709590)

I have applied for a BT Openreach Engineers job. I was asked to take an online test with SHL, which I aced (i think)! I was told I would hear back within 14 working days, which brings us to tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

Originally Posted by M80JJB (Post 35711794)

Doesn't give first timers/inexperienced applicants much hope or confidence when they are unwilling to take on experienced people like yourself

Originally Posted by calcot (Post 35711822)

If Kellys or Quinns worked out for you good luck, but it didn't for me, but with 1600 new engineers comming on board at BTOpenreach what do you think the future holds for Kellys Quinns or even Hays?

Originally Posted by judgey (Post 35712596)

well i had an email regarding my online test, and i FAILED it

Originally Posted by mines (Post 35712603)

When did you take the test?
What did you get on the practice test?
How did you originally think you did on the test?

Originally Posted by mines (Post 35712794)

Same response here. I know I did well on the aptitude test too.
What area are you in? East Mids here

Originally Posted by judgey (Post 35712822)

did you 2 guys do all 15 questions ?

Originally Posted by hippopig (Post 35713910)

i had no feedback at all,until they rang me.....done 2 days induction and going back tonight for the next week.....good luck guys im sure there will be more......our class (so to speak has people from all over scotland to cornwall and all in between

Originally Posted by Db91 (Post 35715482)

I was successful getting the Broadband Engineer role, start training 29th September in Stone near Stoke, did your line manager ring you prior to going on the induction?

Originally Posted by tre999 (Post 35715486)

whats the job title in your offer mine is BB/OMI i start on the 1st sept had 2 phone calls but not expecting to hear anything else for a while ..

Originally Posted by tre999 (Post 35715492)

ring them back and say you aint received the e-mail,i got mine 10 mins after phone call and was rang by my recruiter with in an hour ..

Originally Posted by calcot (Post 35717768)

is the job for BT or Quinns or Kelly?

Originally Posted by kkenr1 (Post 35711873)

Well the way it works is,they say they are taking on 1600 more engineers but they actually wont the will farm out more work. here is an example Tesco to employ 800 more staff but what they are actually doing is taking on more agency staff

Originally Posted by tre999 (Post 35710743)

depends on the role ie provision engineer or managed installs. normally a ford transit but have seen all types of short wheel based vans and also ford connects..tools same as bt except no laptop you use a blackberry i think .

Originally Posted by baz8411010 (Post 35719860)

I do have a question about openreach engineers and don't want it to come across or sounding greedy its just I haven't heard any one mention it, sounds silly tbf lol but do engineers only work on just 40 hour basis or is there overtime there to be done? And what is flexi time? because me personally have never heard of it

Originally Posted by tre999 (Post 35720469)

yeah weird my start date is the monday and yours is the thursday but still cya up at yarnfield.

Originally Posted by tre999 (Post 35720473)

done photo id and bank mandate but just told to wait for contract should be 2-3 weeks before start date.

Originally Posted by baz8411010 (Post 35720836)

They told me contract will be on its way soon and once accepted would hear from line manager for info on travel expenses and times for induction etc. Just waiting now handed my notice in today aswell worked there 13 years.