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Scotrail Trainee Drivers (Ongoing)

johnb32

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27 Jan 2025
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14
Location
dundee
Hi everyone, I have my first interview tomorrow, just looking for any advice or pointers. I have spoken with my uncle who is a driver in Dundee, done lots of research on the company just wondering if there’s anything specific to look out for? Thanks.
 
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JMatrix

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22 Mar 2024
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21
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Jimbo7475
Hi all. I hope this finds you well. I’m struggling to book a depot visit and might have to resort to just showing up. Anyone managed one at Edinburgh Waverley and if so do you have any contact details? Interview is a week tomorrow . Thanks in advance, James
 

DavidAtkin

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11 Mar 2024
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144
Location
glasgow
Just go down and show face. That’s what I done at Glasgow central and managed to speak to a DTM.

Am sure they would happily help with questions you may have.
 

JMatrix

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22 Mar 2024
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21
Location
Jimbo7475
Hi everyone, I have my first interview tomorrow, just looking for any advice or pointers. I have spoken with my uncle who is a driver in Dundee, done lots of research on the company just wondering if there’s anything specific to look out for? Thanks.
Hi John. How did it go?? Mine is in a week. Can I please ask you the same question you asked? Appreciate any info. James

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Just go down and show face. That’s what I done at Glasgow central and managed to speak to a DTM.

Am sure they would happily help with questions you may have.
Hi David. I appreciate your reply. Have you had your interview yet?
 

acw7

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28 Jan 2025
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11
Location
Glenrothes
Anyone in the know about any upcoming openings? Desperate for a career change and wanted to do this a few years ago but went down a different route instead. Cheers
 

DRB Different

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Joined
13 Nov 2024
Messages
10
Location
North Lanarkshire
Hi,

Just looking to see if anyone has received anything since the email send out before Christmas saying that the recruitment process was still on going and will be in touch in the new year.

North Lanarkshire based.
 

LoogaBarooga

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11 Jul 2019
Messages
254
If it's an consolation I dont think I ever got told officially I passed the MMI. Weeks and weeks later I just got told I was going for a medical. I think no news is probably good news.
 

siweL

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Joined
4 Jun 2024
Messages
18
Location
aberdeenshire
Hi,

Just looking to see if anyone has received anything since the email send out before Christmas saying that the recruitment process was still on going and will be in touch in the new year.

North Lanarkshire based.
Yeah, I got an email with an assessment date for next week.
 

J1mbay

Member
Joined
22 Jan 2025
Messages
48
Location
edinburgh
Anyone received MMI results in the last week ? It’s two weeks tomorrow since mine. Starting to think the worst
Same boat 2 weeks tomorrow and nothing as of yet- sent an email last week as I actually forgot to ask when we would hear, as expected no reply.

Hopefully know soon
 

tackleberry43

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Joined
12 Mar 2024
Messages
15
Location
glasgow
Hi,

Just looking to see if anyone has received anything since the email send out before Christmas saying that the recruitment process was still on going and will be in touch in the new year.

North Lanarkshire based.
I got an email inviting me for assessments on the 21st jan. Got an email the following day saying I’d passed and they would be in touch about the next stage of the process.
 

SNR

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Joined
19 Jan 2023
Messages
26
Location
Scotland
Hi,

Just looking to see if anyone has received anything since the email send out before Christmas saying that the recruitment process was still on going and will be in touch in the new year.

North Lanarkshire based.
Same situation for myself, same location.
 

J1mbay

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22 Jan 2025
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48
Location
edinburgh
I just got an email after emailing him, through to the MMI along with
  1. Situational Judgement Exercise.
  2. 3 Computerised Tests on Vigilance and Perception.
Any info or help on this would be greatly appreciated
 

KEVLYN

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Joined
26 Jan 2025
Messages
2
Location
West Lothian
Hi just looking for guidance on the MMI, just did my DMI and feel like it went well. I prepared myself to answer a lot of the typical questions you’d be asked. Did a bit of research on scotrail itself and feel like it helped. How can I best prepare myself for the MMI when I get there and what kind of questions are likely to be asked. I’ve seen some posts saying it will last a couple hours…
Hi mate. What kind of questions were you asked in the dmi if you don't mind me asking? Was it more personal questions or scotrail related? Got mine tomorrow
 

alicc98

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12 Mar 2024
Messages
18
Location
edinburgh
Hi mate. What kind of questions were you asked in the dmi if you don't mind me asking? Was it more personal questions or scotrail related? Got mine tomorrow
A bit of both, do some research on scotrail on core values and what they want to achieve. What characteristics they are looking for and how you link them into your daily life. Think of what questions are typically asked on an interview. Why would you like to be a driver etc. Mines didn’t feel very intense was quite relaxed.
 

PaulT1988

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26 Sep 2023
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9
Location
Glasgow
Has anyone on here been unsuccessful in any of the 3 computer assessments and resat them once their 6 months period was up? Just looking for any information regarding whether I would have to sit all 3 or just the 1 I was unsuccessful in? Thanks
 

sktt25

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29 Jan 2023
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92
Location
Edinburgh
I just had to resit the one I failed
Has anyone on here been unsuccessful in any of the 3 computer assessments and resat them once their 6 months period was up? Just looking for any information regarding whether I would have to sit all 3 or just the 1 I was unsuccessful in? Thanks
 

hoody11

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11 Mar 2024
Messages
31
Location
scotland
Me too, a lot of the stuff I was told from a friend who underwent the process last year didn’t come up. Threw me off big time.
Just had my and exact same as you buddy. Had loads of knowledge on the company and routes ect, so many hours research and it was completely different, I had a nightmare to be honest.
 

jmccallion93

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11 Mar 2024
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62
Location
Edinburgh
Just had my and exact same as you buddy. Had loads of knowledge on the company and routes ect, so many hours research and it was completely different, I had a nightmare to be honest.
i felt the exact same as soon as I came out it and have for the past week, I got an email for second assessment yesterday though so it might not be as bad as you think! I managed to answer all the questions in some form and felt like I answered the scenario questions quite well so fingers crossed for you
 

hoody11

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11 Mar 2024
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31
Location
scotland
i felt the exact same as soon as I came out it and have for the past week, I got an email for second assessment yesterday though so it might not be as bad as you think! I managed to answer all the questions in some form and felt like I answered the scenario questions quite well so fingers crossed for you
Ah brilliant, well done and good luck in the next stage ye I answered all the questions, think 2 of them I was pretty poor on though but it’s done now.
 

J1mbay

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22 Jan 2025
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48
Location
edinburgh
i felt the exact same as soon as I came out it and have for the past week, I got an email for second assessment yesterday though so it might not be as bad as you think! I managed to answer all the questions in some form and felt like I answered the scenario questions quite well so fingers crossed for you
Same as me, are you by anychance the 12/02?
 

jmccallion93

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11 Mar 2024
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Location
Edinburgh
Fair enough, wonder how many is in at a time then- I’m the 12th.
I thought it would be similiar numbers to the first assessment, but then maybe not if it’s computer tests. Either way I’m glad the end is near! Nearly a year since I applied. Good luck when it comes mate
 

J1mbay

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22 Jan 2025
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Location
edinburgh
I thought it would be similiar numbers to the first assessment, but then maybe not if it’s computer tests. Either way I’m glad the end is near! Nearly a year since I applied. Good luck when it comes mate
Yourself too mate I must have been on the same first assessment no doubt, applied in march last year too… been a long journey.
 

jmccallion93

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11 Mar 2024
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62
Location
Edinburgh
Yourself too mate I must have been on the same first assessment no doubt, applied in march last year too… been a long journey.
Speaking to a few friends who have been through the process last couple of years and they said that these assessments are as bad as the other ones. So fingers crossed a bit revision next few days and can get through them. I had first assessments 27th (ish) November then dmi last tuesday
 

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