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They may also ask you how you will get to work if on an early shift that starts before trains start running, (Waterloo has very limited parking)

Ibra, don't give up if it is what you really want to do, you can ring up HR after 6 months and ask to retake the test.

I think you should go for it, I left a job that I was in for 10+ years, took a pay cut (while training) and am the sole earner and married with two children. Yes the future for non commercial guards on the suburban depots isn't long term but SWR are still recruiting and after six months you can...

I would say depot location, it now takes 10 minutes to get to my work rather than the 45 - 60 minutes it used to, and IMO when working shifts it really helps.

You should receive a pack of practice material along with your invite no fewer than 7 days before your assessment day, practice everything in the pack as the tests are almost the same format with the exception of the concentration test where the practice material is letters and the actual test...

Training is 3 months and full pay when pass final assessment During training rest days are normally Friday and Saturday Yes, drivers can park at the depot

Maybe its just my own view, but in an industry where it is so hard to get a job, I would be making sure that none of my family abused any of their travel privileges that may have the potential of putting the job that I worked hard to get at risk!

My stagecoach south western trains staff travel pass documentation clearly states that Spouses/partners and dependents may only use their pass for leisure purposes (not for travel to work, business purposes or travel to a place of education)

First group careers website I believe

Just hang on in there guys (and any girls). The franchise owner is about to change and SWT have the slight complication of a small blockade at Waterloo to deal with in a few weeks! It could be that the guard managers / driver managers aren't being released to do interviews due to this...

I agree, it could be just down to the franchise change and how First / MTR decide to do their training courses. I'm surprised that you say that you were having your interview at depot as my guards interview was at Southampton (with two guards managers) and I was being offered Waterloo.

I thought the traction would be the same for both depots, saying that my advice would be the nearest to your home.

Im a guard at Waterloo and to be very honest, its not as much of a problem as you think, (i live in Croydon), you work out how to get there depending on your start time. I use the night bus if i start before 05:45. Drive or Tram to Wimbledon then SWT for anything after. Have a look at the N87...

I guess that depends on what you will be doing, as head of Network Rail or SWT you may get a parking space!, I personally use public transport as its easier.

Hi, can anyone advise if this is possible please. I need a season ticket between Waddon and Clapham Junction however the staff at Waddon ticket office has said that I can get off the train at West Croydon if I wanted to and also use it to travel between Clapham Junction and East Croydon...

Yes good luck with your application and please don't give up if you aren't lucky this time. I'm over halfway through training and can honestly say that it is the best job ever. Yes it's hard work but worth it, my only regret is that I didn't apply it years ago!

Hi pompeyfan, Have you started your course at Basingstoke yet as a new guard course started last week? As for PTS yes you visit both the live railway and the training area.

Hello Can anyone advise me what the earliest start & latest finish times would be for a SWT non-commercial guard at Waterloo please. Thanks

Is there much difference between Waterloo & Wimbledon depots for a non-commercial guard role?

Congratulations, I failed my telephone interview last week :-( Good luck for the assessment day