Scotrail is recruiting trainee train drivers for depots including aberdeen, edinburgh, glasgow. However, much to my amazement and excitement, my local toc first scotrail have now advertised in the press for trainee drivers. Aslef is to ask members to vote on a twoyear pay offer from first scotrail. The public can be awful and any person thinking of trying this job should be aware of the level of abuse front line staff face. Recruiting trainee train drivers at depots across the country will support scotrails plans to expand timetables and roll out faster, bigger and greener trains. Real radios ewen and cat go headtohead in a ecodriving competition at scotrails train simulator at glasgow central station. Semi skilled engineering team membershunter, inverness depot. Scotrail wants to hear from enthusiastic, reliable candidates with excellent attention spans, experience of safetycritical roles and a passion for customer service.
Transpennine express and hull trains connect the north west, yorkshire and north east. You can apply to a train operating company and begin a train driver advanced apprenticeship. New recruits are being sought by the rail firm, and youll be in with a shout if you live within a 45 minute drive of a station. Real radio visit scotrails train simulator youtube. For each of the roles we advertise, we look for certain skills. Scotrail introduction, class 170 turbostar youtube. Scotrail is recruiting trainee train drivers for depots including aberdeen, edinburgh, glasgow, gourock, inverness, perth and stirling. As an arriva rail london train driver you will work alone, be required to maintain high levels of concentration at all times and be willing to accept the high level of responsibility associated with the role.
You could be part of the scotrail team and help to deliver great experiences for our customers and scotlands growing railway network. A good way to find out about trainee driver vacancies is to sign up for job alerts. Union threaten strike over scotrail driver cover bbc news. To join our driver team youll need to have an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work, you. First scotrail in plea for more female train drivers.
The job advert, which was posted on sunday, states. We have a we have a strategic relationship with pertemps driver agency, the largest driving agency there is a huge demand for newly qualified trainee hgv drivers at the moment. I worked for scotrail british rail for 33 yrs as a train driver before taking early. With extensive training and development for our colleagues, there has never been a better time to join us. So we always without a sunday shift exceed the 35hrs week rule as a standard which has been agreed by our union aslef. Viewing 11 posts 1 through 11 of 11 total author posts april 26, 2017 at 6. Virgin trains has opened applications for the uks first and only train driver apprenticeship scheme working with train drivers union aslef, the train operator is looking for three people to join the yearlong training course offering a unique opportunity to experience what it is like to be a train driver.
Say hello to jennifer, one of the scotrail alliances train drivers, based at motherwell depot. First is a mechanical comprehension test mt4 which is designed to assess your understanding of basic mechanical principles, essential for the technical traction training you will receive as a trainee driver. Your application form is looked at and previous roles and skills are taken into account when shortlisting. New recruits are being sought by the rail firm, and youll be in with a shout if. First transpennine is advertising for train drivers the.
So how much do train drivers earn a year in the uk. John carr driver team manager at scotrail alliance. You must complete assessments at the end of each stage to fully qualify as a train driver. Career advice on becoming a train driver by eva b full. Vacancies for trainee driver positions, as demonstrated by scotrail, are often oversubscribed, but they offer a great route into the industry. The first year will be spent on the driver training. We have exciting career opportunities available around the country. With an english degree from wolverhampton, driving is a second career. Hi probably been asked hundreds of times but first time applying whats the maximum response for finding out if your application has been accepted and if so wheres the best place to look online to study for the tests. This estimate is based upon 1 first scotrail train driver salary reports provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods. Scotrail staff sent insulting rejection letters over. As train drivers our shifts are 10 hrs long and we all work 4 days on a rolling week. You must be patient, a safe driver, reliable and calm under pressure.
The shifts can be long and you are on your feet all day. Johnson to front first virus press conference since recovering from covid19. Gcses grades 9 to 4 a to c, or equivalent, in english and maths. The rail operator said recruiting trainees at depots across the country would support the expansion of timetables and rollout. It was an externally advertised job but the interviewing panel made it abundantly clear they didnt like external people. First transpennine express is looking for qualified train drivers to work in the northeast. Scotrail is advertising trainee train driver positions with salaries of more than. Im contracted to work 35hrs per week and on the 3rd sunday to work an additional 10hrs shift once a month. Virgin trains launches first ever train driver apprenticeship. Thank you for your application for the position of trainee train driver first scotrail at ayr rail station with first. Its not something she planned to be, in fact she went through university and into a job without having any plans at all. Gordon anderson train driver first scotrail linkedin. Maternity 100% of ave earnings first weeks then smp fof weeks, paternity 100% ave earnings 1st week then 1 week statutory.
Interestingly having seen the advert today not online yet it specifically states that anyone who has previously failed the assessments, even twice, is. You will be given a question booklet and an answer sheet virgin send out a practice booklet about a week before. Trainee train driver interview questions traindriver. Hundreds of employees working for scotlands train operator, scotrail, have had applications to be trainee drivers rejected after being told they do not understand what a train driver does. I felt my interview was sabotaged from the first minute. New and refurbished trains will need drivers to keep them moving. Maternity 100% of ave earnings first weeks then smp fof. Spitting, verbal abuse and offers of violence are not uncommon and ive been in. Scotrail wouldnt need to force driver train managers to cover shifts if they had employed enough drivers. Weve opportunities at our offices, depots, stations and on board our buses and trains. Scotrail launches hunt for 100 new train drivers scotrail. While first bus serves the norths biggest towns and cities.
Union officials are currently locked in talks with first scotrail over a new pay deal for drivers. Virgin trains seeks new apprentice train drivers virgin. How do i become a train driver a gruelling selection process and training programme separates you from the drivers cabin of a train, but your reward is a decent salary and potentially a job. Do you know anyone who could be interested in these exciting roles. Adoption 100% ave earnings first weeks then weeks stat pay. Jennifers part of a huge team of highly skilled drivers who get you where you need to be safely. About 8,000 people have applied for 100 train driver jobs on scotlands railways in just one week. See all train driver salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. The successful candidates include a blacksmith, a welder, an airport postman, a. A train driver could work in a number of rail environments, such as high speed, passenger. Scotrail is looking for trainee train drivers with salaries being advertised at more than.
Firstgroup funded a bsc in railway operations management with glasgow caledonian and the institution of railway operators to upskill her on the industry. Modern apprenticeship in engineering maintenance, inverness depot. Virgin trains has announced the launch of the rail industrys first driver apprenticeship scheme in partnership with aslef, the train drivers union the apprenticeship will develop the train drivers of the future and the youngest train driver in the uk will come from the scheme. Over 2,200 people apply for just 10 trainee driver jobs on. With extensive training and development for our colleagues, there has never been a better. Scotrail had implemented sap and my role was to provide 11 training to. A introduction and training video from scotrail for the class 170 turbostar, which operate on the edinburgh to glasgow route. More than 2,200 people applied for just 10 trainee driver jobs on the new borders railway, scotrail has revealed. Reviews from scotrail employees about scotrail culture, salaries, benefits, worklife. As a trainee, you would also complete a personal track safety pts certificate during the training period. Transport scotland awarded serco the contract to manage and operate the new and prestigious caledonian sleeper franchise in 2014. The first interview is called a structured interview whilst the second one is called a managers interview. Train driver explore careers national careers service. Were recruiting trainee train drivers at depots across the country to support our plans to expand timetables and roll out faster, bigger and greener trains.
It is a job that allows me to give something back to the community, driving. Train drivers operate trains on the rail network, carrying passengers and freight around the country. The last package, agreed two years ago, gave trainee drivers an increase of up to 34%. Scotrail today launched an unprecedented nationwide recruitment drive that will create up to 100 new train driver jobs and offer a major boost to rail services throughout scotland. Passenger train driver, depot driver, freight train driver and ontrack machine driver. John robertson trainee train driver at scotrail motherwell, united kingdom 41 connections. During the train driver selection process you will be required to undergo two interviews. Our intercity services carry 29 million customers a year across the pennines and the north of england. Heres more on their salaries how much do train driver. Free interview details posted anonymously by scotrail interview candidates. Gordon anderson train driver at first scotrail barassie, south ayrshire, united kingdom 61 connections.
I interviewed at scotrail glasgow, scotland uk in october 2019. We are looking for trainee bus drivers to join us in bristol. John robertson trainee train driver scotrail linkedin. Train driver institute for apprenticeships and technical. The franchise, over the 15year contract period, began on the night of 31st march 2015 and serco took over the management of all aspects of the sleeper service including marketing, sales, the ontrain hospitality service, vehicle maintenance and the. Scotrail has announced plans to recruit up to 100 new train drivers. Welcome forums recruitment advice trainee train driver interview questions this topic has 1 reply, 5 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 10 months ago by admin. Every single day jennifer stewart, train driver youtube.
A heads up for anyone interested scotrail will be advertising online for trainee drivers very shortly, with vacancies at almost every depot. During the first interview you will be required to provide details and evidence of where you meet the core responsibilities for becoming a train driver. With the rise of rail fares, we take a look at where some of that money goes. An unprecedented recruitment drive has been launched by scotrail to create up to 100 new jobs for train drivers. Scotrail is recruiting trainee train drivers with salaries from.