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Yeah just got it too , not surprised at all in the slightest to be honest
Yea I was half expecting it too, obviously had thousands of applicants again.
What I didn’t realise was you could have applied for more than one area, I could have done another area that is commutable but just went for the closest/ most logical.
Mulson
Member
Same!
DennyDriver
Member
Interesting - I applied for Airdrie, Bathgate, Waverley and Yoker and have only heard back re. Waverley for the AON tests.
jundibundi
Member
That’s me signed everything. Induction 23rd July. Delighted. Cheers to the folk with info etc on here. Really helped.
Congratulations! Enjoy the feeling!
DennyDriver
Member
Congrats!
ChernoSamba
Member
Congratulations! Can’t wait for it to be my turn!
Congratulations! All the best for when you start!
Nope nothing yet, don't like the format but thought I done ok.
Good luck
What was the format ?
Probably nothing you've not seen before, logic reasoning etc, but I feel a couple of parts of it is open to AI abuse.
You sign a bit saying you wont do that obviously, and personally I wouldn't, I'm a big believer in karma you see, and I get what I earn.
But a minority will game the system and unfortunately it will give them unfair advantage.
I do understand an extra stage with how many people apply and this is just my musings, I offer no solutions!
Received an email today. Unsuccessful on this occasion.
Yea same, didn't think I done bad, none wrong on the concentration and got far into it. It is what it is, hopefully the LNER one starts some movement again soon.
Unsuccessful for me to. Email says I can reapply whenever positions open up again so hopefully some come up soon for different areas. I also applied for different job with the company in March which is still under consideration so here’s hoping. Good luck to everyone who passed.
DennyDriver
Member
Successful for Waverley! I thought those tests were tough - they are similar to some pilot tests. I think it probably is a better way to shortlist than some other TOCs do, at least they take the time to go through everyone’s scores unlike others…
garto123
Member
Congrats mate, you must be buzzing. when did you apply and when did you finish all your tests?
Has anyone had any joy getting a reply from recruitment? emailed them nearly three weeks ago notifying them of a change of address and to query something else,still no reply.
I also expected to have gotten the 6 month email, assumed it would be from when you sat the last stage rather than from when you were placed in the talent bank.
I also expected to have gotten the 6 month email, assumed it would be from when you sat the last stage rather than from when you were placed in the talent bank.
garto123
Member
I sent an email 1 week ago and I have had no reply yet. I have also sent 3 previous emails since Feb 2026, when the talent bank first came to light, and I have not had a reply from any of them.
Hi mate, I applied in March 2024 and done all the test last April/may
garto123
Member
Wow, so you have been left waiting for a year now after passing all the tests. You will be happy that it has finally come to a start date. Best of luck with the training pal.
mikeccccccc
Member
Hi there, just wanted to ask about the working hours if any exisiting drivers from Glasgow depots could shed some insight.
What's the typical working pattern like in terms of working hours and shift patterns?
i.e. week 1, 2 and so forth.
Are there also any scheduled/mandatory breaks?
Thanks
What's the typical working pattern like in terms of working hours and shift patterns?
i.e. week 1, 2 and so forth.
Are there also any scheduled/mandatory breaks?
Thanks