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Scotrail - Trainee Driver - Various (March 24)
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DavidAtkin
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That’s exactly my thoughts now. What will be will be , as above no news is hopefully good news.
I'm in the same boat as yourself . I did the first OPC test but i never got an invite for the SJT test (second one) . I havent heard from OPC or Scotrail either .
I am assuming i haven't been successful but I heaven't heard either way and my application is still on the portal
I emailed there and got a reply. It's still game on by the looks of it and result will be through in due course
Who did you contact ? OPC or Scotrail and what did they say ,if you don't mind me asking?
OPC advised to contact ScotRail. They said that they are awaiting results and just keep an eye out for email
Texaspete
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Hi, I am awaiting an interview for a Motherwell based trainee drivers job after passing my initial tests. Could anyone point me in the right direction of who or where would be best to contact in regards to getting some help or helpful information to do with the interview. Thank you in advance!
RossMc
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The Depot manager I'd imagine. Just go in, show face, and ask if they are available for a chat.
Texaspete
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Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it!
greatkingrat
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I very much doubt they will be allowed to just walk into a depot.
Texaspete
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Ah, ok, thank you for that too! Any ideas then please?
RossMc
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I didn't mean directly in to the depot. I meant the station and ask for the depot manager.
Have you had a reply since completing your sjt? Or Planning ahead for the interview stage?
Good luck
Did you apply for the March trainee train driver position and get a response saying you would be offered an interview after you SJT?
Texaspete
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Good idea!
Yeah, passed first lot of tests, and was told the next stage was an interview!
Congratulations, when did you get the good news?
Texaspete
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Thank you! Sat them on the 3rd of April and heard I had passed them on the 5th of April.
Best of luck with everything else.
The cut off for my SJT was 27th March but not heard either way.
congratulations and good luck mate!
Yeah mine too, still not heard either way!
Texaspete
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Cheers. Not sure why my results were so quick! Were you an internal or external applicant?
DavidAtkin
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Same here
Am in the same boat. Nearly 4 weeks after sitting the SJT still nothing either way. Each depot might be different I suppose
Texaspete
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Thank you!
DavidAtkin
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Good luck Texaspete
Texaspete
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Thank you
Thank you. I was internal so maybe a whole different process!
Dion Graves
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Sorry if this is a stupid question but is the SJT different from the initial tests that include the Group Bourdon test? I sat the initial tests on 25th March in Glasgow, I got an email to say id passed roughly 1 week later and was told id get an interview shortly, its been just over two weeks since I got the email saying id passed. After reading this I understand its just a matter of waiting it out.
DavidAtkin
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No mate you seem a lot further down the road than most people , the SJT is an online test before you get invited into assessment centre.
May I ask was this for the 2024 application intake?
Dion Graves
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I applied in 2022 mate but heard nothing until the beginning of March 2024 asking if I was still interested
DavidAtkin
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Yeah railway is notorious for taking a while with recruiting. Am not expecting an answer anytime soon tbh definitely be in for the long haul. I sat the SJT 24th march this year.
Adammfc23
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Just from recent posts in this thread I'm understanding that internal applications will take priority regardless of experience. I could be wrong but does put me off a bit having been a lorry driver for some time now I understand that companies like to promote within and that's great but waiting 2 years to even find out if you will even be allowed to sit a test to determine if you fit the mould is a bit excessive in my opinion but again I don't understand the railway recruitment process.
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