Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

Matthew89 · 4 Jul 2018

Hi guys,

Just signed up here as I am in the process of completing the application form for the Glasgow Trainee Driver role. Quick question about the form. It asks about experience in a safety role. Are they asking if you have experience working in a role where safety is a priority or something completely different? I'm currently a gas engineer so as you can imagine Safety is critical in that game. Just need a bit of a heads up so I dont end up typing the complete opposite of what they are looking for.

Cheers and good luck to all that have applied.

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MostlyHarmless · 4 Jul 2018

Matthew89 said:
Hi guys,

Just signed up here as I am in the process of completing the application form for the Glasgow Trainee Driver role. Quick question about the form. It asks about experience in a safety role. Are they asking if you have experience working in a role where safety is a priority or something completely different? I'm currently a gas engineer so as you can imagine Safety is critical in that game. Just need a bit of a heads up so I dont end up typing the complete opposite of what they are looking for.

Cheers and good luck to all that have applied.

I'm pretty sure they are asking whether you've done a role where the safety of others depends on your diligence and attention to detail - as well as following rules and regulations. I'd say a gas engineer would cover that criteria pretty comprehensively!

Chaz15 · 4 Jul 2018

rosie said:
ive just had email inviting me to assessment centre in Glasgow for the Perth role. Anyone who's been through it free for a PM and a chat?

Sorry can't help with that,

Do you mind my asking, are you within the 45mins or not?

Not heard back myself, putting it down to the 45 mins or a typo as I think I have a strong application.

Possibly not tho

kickin aff · 5 Jul 2018

rosie said:
ive just had email inviting me to assessment centre in Glasgow for the Perth role. Anyone who's been through it free for a PM and a chat?

Rosie, when is your date for the centre?

SRDriver · 5 Jul 2018

I had previously posted in here under the name "senshi" but i cannot remember my password lol!

I was a Gas Engineer too before i applied. Got the job 3 years ago, been passed out almost 2 years.

Anybody needs any help with anything feel free to ask, ill try my best lol!

Goodluck to all that are applying!

Ikiki · 5 Jul 2018

SRDriver said:
I had previously posted in here under the name "senshi" but i cannot remember my password lol!

I was a Gas Engineer too before i applied. Got the job 3 years ago, been passed out almost 2 years.

Anybody needs any help with anything feel free to ask, ill try my best lol!

Goodluck to all that are applying!

I’m too a gas engineer and I’ve applied to a couple of companies but I’ve not heard anything back.
How long did it take for you to get through the application process?
Which TOC do you work for?
Thanks

ZackCulross · 5 Jul 2018

Ikiki said:
Which TOC do you work for?

clues in his name and the post

where did you apply for.

Ikiki · 5 Jul 2018

ZackCulross said:
clues in his name and the post

where did you apply for.

Was just checking! I’ve applied for a couple with Scotrail.
I would have to relocate though as I live in the North West.
Where have you applied for?

SRDriver · 5 Jul 2018

Ikiki said:
I’m too a gas engineer and I’ve applied to a couple of companies but I’ve not heard anything back.
How long did it take for you to get through the application process?
Which TOC do you work for?
Thanks

From applying to final interview was around 6 or 7 weeks. I then received the 'thanks but no thanks' letter and placed into a waiting list (which, if im being honest, didnt think actually existed). 9 months later i was contacted and offered a job.

I work for Scotrail.

ZackCulross · 5 Jul 2018

Ikiki said:
Was just checking! I’ve applied for a couple with Scotrail.
I would have to relocate though as I live in the North West.
Where have you applied for?

Edinburgh only, I would relocate if I didn't have family all located in East Lothian.

kickin aff · 5 Jul 2018

Chaz15 said:
Sorry can't help with that,

Do you mind my asking, are you within the 45mins or not?

Not heard back myself, putting it down to the 45 mins or a typo as I think I have a strong application.

Possibly not tho

Chaz15, wouldn't give up hope just yet. Previous experience has shown me that they seem process applications in bundles due to sheer volume.

Kaltias · 5 Jul 2018

I’m assuming no one has received any invitation for any online tests yet?

I notice looking back in this thread when First ran the franchise that online tests was the first step in the process after submitting applications, just checking I haven’t fallen at the first hurdle :lol:

xtradj · 5 Jul 2018

Kaltias said:
I’m assuming no one has received any invitation for any online tests yet?

I notice looking back in this thread when First ran the franchise that online tests was the first step in the process after submitting applications, just checking I haven’t fallen at the first hurdle

I think it’s a different process this time

I believe it’s assessments at the assessment centre, followed by a DMI if successful, followed by a second day of assessments if successful

Kaltias · 5 Jul 2018

xtradj said:
I think it’s a different process this time

I believe it’s assessments at the assessment centre, followed by a DMI if successful, followed by a second day of assessments if successful

Amazing, thanks for that!! I’m currently trawling through this thread but I’m only at page 28 or so... Hopefully my OPC pass will be good enough for SR *fingers crossed*

Bennski · 5 Jul 2018

Am I right in saying you have to be at least 20 years old to apply for the trainee driver position with ScotRail? I know for Driver Apprenticeships you can be 19 which is the one I applied for with Virgin a while back. Only asking cause sometimes it doesn't ask and other times it does, that and I dont want to taint my future applications if they reject me based off my age...

Matthew89 · 5 Jul 2018

MostlyHarmless said:
I'm pretty sure they are asking whether you've done a role where the safety of others depends on your diligence and attention to detail - as well as following rules and regulations. I'd say a gas engineer would cover that criteria pretty comprehensively!

Yeah that's what i took it as. Just wanted to know I was on the right track. No pun intended. Just one other question. Within the last 5 years I have been a partner in my family business which we have now closed. Tried contacting recruitment to find out what i should include as there are no reference details as such since i part owned the company. No answer back via email. Does anyone have a contact number for them? Unable to find one online. Cheers.

SRDriver · 5 Jul 2018

Bennski said:
Am I right in saying you have to be at least 20 years old to apply for the trainee driver position with ScotRail? I know for Driver Apprenticeships you can be 19 which is the one I applied for with Virgin a while back. Only asking cause sometimes it doesn't ask and other times it does, that and I dont want to taint my future applications if they reject me based off my age...

You can be 20, although cant gain a EU License until 21

Ikiki · 5 Jul 2018

SRDriver said:
From applying to final interview was around 6 or 7 weeks. I then received the 'thanks but no thanks' letter and placed into a waiting list (which, if im being honest, didnt think actually existed). 9 months later i was contacted and offered a job.

I work for Scotrail.

How do you find driving compared with the gas game? I’m just trying to fine tune my applications and get to the next stage in the process

SRDriver said:
From applying to final interview was around 6 or 7 weeks. I then received the 'thanks but no thanks' letter and placed into a waiting list (which, if im being honest, didnt think actually existed). 9 months later i was contacted and offered a job.

I work for Scotrail.

how do you find driving compared with working within the gas industry?

SRDriver · 6 Jul 2018

Ikiki said:
How do you find driving compared with the gas game? I’m just trying to fine tune my applications and get to the next stage in the process

how do you find driving compared with working within the gas industry?

Its OK. Its a far more sedentary job. Always sitting on my backside lol! Its good though, more security especially for the kids. Im enjoying it if im being honest!

xKenny · 7 Jul 2018

Joined this forum as I've been invited to a Glasgow assessment centre for a trainee driver in Aberdeen. The email I received only mentioned the GBT, TRP1+2 and TEA-Occ -- nothing about an interview. I'm assuming that's at a later stage if you're successful on the first round of tests. Genuinely kind of excited rather than nervy because I love brain games.

rosie · 7 Jul 2018

Chaz15 said:
Sorry can't help with that,

Do you mind my asking, are you within the 45mins or not?

Not heard back myself, putting it down to the 45 mins or a typo as I think I have a strong application.

Possibly not tho

Hi there I’m only 15 mins away

ZackCulross · 9 Jul 2018

rosie said:
Hi there I’m only 15 mins away

I'm only 30 away by car and 14 by train for Edinburgh so fingers crossed.

MrHopefull · 10 Jul 2018

ZackCulross said:
I'm only 30 away by car and 14 by train for Edinburgh so fingers crossed.

anyone heard anything yet

kickin aff · 10 Jul 2018

From earlier reading someone has said they are going to assessment centre in relation to perth/Dundee and another confirmed for Aberdeen.

Matthew89 · 10 Jul 2018

I applied for the Trainee driver role in Yoker and sent my application away on Sunday night. Not expecting to hear anything until maybe late next week. I would imagine they have an awful lot of apllications to sift through.

KJJ_1982 · 10 Jul 2018

I submitted my application for Airdrie on the 4th July. Don't see this being a quick process, I think we're in this for the long run!

Nathen · 10 Jul 2018

I submitted my application for dundee/Perth well before the closing date but haven't heard anything but some people I know who applied after me have heard one has been taken to the next stage and the other has not been taken any further.....any ideas as to why I ain't heard anything?

Donhamer · 10 Jul 2018

It basically takes as long as it takes which isn't much comfort to those who have applied and haven't heard anything yet.

I applied for a Conductors job last year well before the closing date and didn't hear anything for a month before receiving an email inviting me to the Assessment Centre.

If you've not heard anything yet it doesn't mean you won't.

Good luck to all who've applied.

Vertigo · 10 Jul 2018

Nathen said:
I submitted my application for dundee/Perth well before the closing date but haven't heard anything but some people I know who applied after me have heard one has been taken to the next stage and the other has not been taken any further.....any ideas as to why I ain't heard anything?

Hi Nathan I got my application for the Perth/Dundee role in the day before closing, got email invite to assesment about a week later. Very excited even though its early days. Don't worry to much there will be a high volume of applications to process and its not long since closing date.

Nathen · 10 Jul 2018

Vertigo said:
Hi Nathan I got my application for the Perth/Dundee role in the day before closing, got email invite to assesment about a week later. Very excited even though its early days. Don't worry to much there will be a high volume of applications to process and its not long since closing date.

Yeah the 2 people I know applied on the last day....they may be working there way back hopefully hear something soon

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