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Hi guys, have I missed a few recruitment opportunities? I applied for a trainee position a couple of years back but was unsuccessful, and have since been registered for job alerts with GWR and haven’t heard anything. I occasionally check to see if they’re recruiting but nothing, so I assumed...
Is there any word on the grapevine for when GWR might be recruiting for trainee positions in Plymouth again? I failed a previous application but keen to have another crack.
Thanks for the replies. And yeah Stigy still holding out a bit of hope.
As Plymouthians, what are the options when it comes to applying for trainee positions? From what I can see it looks as if GWR and Cross Country are the TOCs who operate from this area? That's going on the basis that I...
Ah that’s what I feared. Took the situation test about 10 last night.
Till next time I guess! Shame as I’d spent a good chunk of the weekend completing the application form, however this was my first time applying so at least I’ll have something for the future.
Hi guys, for those who applied for this post, did you have to take one or two online assessments immediately after clicking submit for your application? I was under the impression it was two from searching the forums, with an invite sent out to the second soon after passing the first. Completed...
It was for Plymouth depot. Still haven’t heard anything back after taking the SJT last night. My 48 hours from application ends tonight, so if there is a second test I’d say it’s not looking good unfortunately.
Hi both, thanks for your advice it's much appreciated. I bit the bullet this evening and gave it a go. It was indeed a situational judgement test, tricky in places but just went with my gut instinct. Fingers crossed for the result now!
Hi guys
Newbie here, this is my first post. I've been lurking around on the forum for a while and was about to post a question asking when my next local recruitment drive is likely be, when suddenly an advertisement get's posted this weekend! This is my first ever application for a trainee...
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