Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

[josecc]

The instruction we were given at the assessment day was research the role of a train driver, not the depot or inner workings. I would imagine the more Important info would be why you are a good candidate to be employed, not info on a depot they obviously know everything about. Just my take on it.

I agree with what your saying and tbh most questions were asked about myself and how I would be suited to being a train driver however they did ask questions about the depot I applied for so if I were you I would be doing some research just incase

 

[Andersonian]

Cheers Josecc I will do some research into the depot. But ill probably stop short of turning up to speak to someone given the instructions not too. I'm sure there is plenty of info freely available by other sources.

I'm guessing they said it wud take a couple of weeks for you to hear the result of your interview. Good luck mate.

 

[josecc]

Cheers Josecc I will do some research into the depot. But ill probably stop short of turning up to speak to someone given the instructions not too. I'm sure there is plenty of info freely available by other sources.

I'm guessing they said it wud take a couple of weeks for you to hear the result of your interview. Good luck mate.

I didn't visit the depot either under the instruction of the ladies at the assessment day. They said they didn't know when I would find out the result. All they said was they were doing interviews this week and the following week.
Good luck

 

[Dunc1876]

Is it game over now for applicants that haven't heard ??

 

[Stever1702]

Is it game over now for applicants that haven't heard ??

Nobody seems to have heard that's applied for Perth/Inverness areas so I'd suggest not yet!

 

[Spartafan]

Is it game over now for applicants that haven't heard ??

I have given up!!

I got my application in early and thought it was pretty solid, especially having over 20 years experience in adhering to rules and regulations and gaining further education in a highly disciplined subject.

Suppose,it was not to be!!

But congratulations to all members who have been successful in their application and good luck.

 

[Dunc1876]

Spartafan - I likewise have 27 years service to an organisation - tick every box they were looking for several times over in my opinion and not even a sniff

 

[donpoku]

Devils advocate; maybe your age?

 

[Dunc1876]

Age ? I'm only 43 - there are older being recruited !!

 

[4footfred]

Spartafan - I likewise have 27 years service to an organisation - tick every box they were looking for several times over in my opinion and not even a sniff

Same with me, quietly closing the door on this dream. Wasn't meant to be.

I re-read my application and found a single spelling mistake - basic errors! It may have had nothing to do with it, but on the other hand, when they are looking to recruit those with exceptional concentration, it's not a great start!

 

[Markos72]

Same here I think,25 years in the railway industry,albeit a different discipline.Really thought I was at least in with a shout of getting to assessment stage.Clearly not to be...

 

[kickin aff]

I am thinking likewise. I thought my application would of possibly merited making the next stage, but obviously not. That said, I applied for north and I am not aware of anyone on here who has heard anything back concerning north.

 

[Stever1702]

I am thinking likewise. I thought my application would of possibly merited making the next stage, but obviously not. That said, I applied for north and I am not aware of anyone on here who has heard anything back concerning north.

Likewise, not hopeful now but also not aware of any north applicants hearing yet. How many actual people would they be needing for that area in any case.....?

 

[stevo7]

I applied for the North and did not hear anything. Not heard of anyone else being successful in the North.
I think this dream has also died for me

 

[paepo]

Surely if you've not heard of a single person being successful for that area and you yourself haven't been contacted then one would assume that area *may* not have been done yet. I'm not saying that's the case at all but if nobody has heard then you're in with as good a chance as you had at the start I would think. It's only once others have sat assessments then interviewed and going for 2nd stage assessments or medical that I'd be willing to accept it's probably not going to be my lucky chance.
It would be nice if Scotrail put out a facebook/twitter announcement once all successful candidates are contacted so that the remaining can move on and not be waiting on an email or phone call but I don't know if that will happen or not. They may even keep people on file and contact them when they are recruiting again and it's good practice to have filled out the form and then go back over it and amend it if you have better examples for your answers.
Try to stay positive, I know it's not easy but sadly this is how the recruitment process works for the railway due to high volume of applicants versus low number of positions. Once you're in it'll be well worth it though so for those who don't give up and persevere, good luck!

 

[tobyZ]

To all still waiting to hear news of their application, I made an enquiry today and received the following response from Recruitment Team:

'We are hoping to place information on the career website this week in order to provide an update to all candidates.'

So they're well aware there's lots of us waiting patiently for news now imminent.

I'm sure we've all tried to give this our best shot for the time-being: when there are countless high quality candidates many who might be well capable are bound to remain at the starting post - - til next time - - -

 

[DANDAN]

Some facts that answer a few people's questions on here.
I made spelling mistakes in my application
I got to assessment 1
I got to interview 1
I applied for an area that seems to be one of the ones they are dealing with first as a few on here are at the same stage as me for same area.
I am 48
I am female
I researched being a train driver
I didn't know to research my depot....I wish I had known this.
If I don't go to next stage, and I think this likely it's because I didn't know basic stuff about my depot.

Hope this helps folks.

 

[Jen17]

Been away for a wee while, still not heard.. although is there anyone on here that has heard back who applied for Tweedbank?
I sent mine off on the 25th.

Jen

 

[Ciel]

Applied on the 28th of September for Glasgow Central.

No reply at the moment...

Pretty much rejected, right?

 

[sheenbreen]

Been away for a wee while, still not heard.. although is there anyone on here that has heard back who applied for Tweedbank?
I sent mine off on the 25th.

Jen

I applied for tweedbank too Jen17, application was in on the 22nd and I haven't heard a thing.:roll:

 

[Jen17]

I applied for tweedbank too Jen17, application was in on the 22nd and I haven't heard a thing.:roll:

I'm still keeping positive, I've not seen any mention of Tweedbank assessment centres on here (well hopefully not!) I've also spotted a couple of posts on their Facebook about no contact yet for the Tweedbank posts. Hopefully it's just because their new drivers started a couple of months back and they are filling other depots first. Fingers crossed , it's not over until they say so...and they've extended their time scale to the end of November.

Jen

 

[goodrich]

I applied for Tweedbank too but haven't heard back (yet?)

 

[tobyZ]

The process continues - - Notice on careers website this morning as follows:
Toby

Notice: Trainee Train Driver Vacancies (REF 14,15,16,17,18) 



Thank you for your interest in our Trainee Train Driver posts with ScotRail. We have received an extraordinary number of applications from people who wish to drive our trains.

At present, we are working our way through all of the applications and have begun the process of shortlisting.

If you make it through to the next stage, you can expect to hear from us in the coming weeks. We will keep you updated on that process and will try and publish further information when we can.

However, I do have to reiterate what we said at the time of the original advert. Only candidates whose application is being progressed will be contacted.

Please do keep on checking back to this site. Whenever we have details about the process, we will publish them here.

Thanks for your interest in working for the ScotRail Alliance and thanks for your patience.

Julie McComasky
HR Director
The ScotRail Alliance

 

[Big_Al]

Notice: Trainee Train Driver Vacancies (REF 14,15,16,17,18)
Thank you for your interest in our Trainee Train Driver posts with ScotRail. We have received an extraordinary number of applications from people who wish to drive our trains.

At present, we are working our way through all of the applications and have begun the process of shortlisting.

If you make it through to the next stage, you can expect to hear from us in the coming weeks. We will keep you updated on that process and will try and publish further information when we can.

However, I do have to reiterate what we said at the time of the original advert. Only candidates whose application is being progressed will be contacted.

Please do keep on checking back to this site. Whenever we have details about the process, we will publish them here.

Thanks for your interest in working for the ScotRail Alliance and thanks for your patience.

Julie McComasky
HR Director
The ScotRail Alliance

https://www.scotrail.co.uk/About-scotrail/careers
--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Notice: Trainee Train Driver Vacancies (REF 14,15,16,17,18)
Thank you for your interest in our Trainee Train Driver posts with ScotRail. We have received an extraordinary number of applications from people who wish to drive our trains.

At present, we are working our way through all of the applications and have begun the process of shortlisting.

If you make it through to the next stage, you can expect to hear from us in the coming weeks. We will keep you updated on that process and will try and publish further information when we can.

However, I do have to reiterate what we said at the time of the original advert. Only candidates whose application is being progressed will be contacted.

Please do keep on checking back to this site. Whenever we have details about the process, we will publish them here.

Thanks for your interest in working for the ScotRail Alliance and thanks for your patience.

Julie McComasky
HR Director
The ScotRail Alliance

https://www.scotrail.co.uk/About-scotrail/careers

 

[TrainGeekD]

I applied for tweed bank/Edinburgh/Bathgate and had my first interview just over a week ago. Haven't heard anything since, not sure what to make of that..

 

[Jen17]

I applied for tweed bank/Edinburgh/Bathgate and had my first interview just over a week ago. Haven't heard anything since, not sure what to make of that..

Hi TrainGeek, if you don't mind me asking, when did you submit your application?

Thanks and good luck! Jen

 

[TrainGeekD]

Hi TrainGeek, if you don't mind me asking, when did you submit your application?

Thanks and good luck! Jen

If I remember correctly it was about 4/5 days before the closing date.

 

[Big_Al]

I would be interested to find out other people's background / employment. I'm applying from an architectural role.

 

[Driving Cadet]

Anyone been for Stage 1 in the process for Perth.

Thanks

 

[Stever1702]

Anyone been for Stage 1 in the process for Perth.

Thanks

Have you had word back for anything to do with Perth then?