80 applicants per train driver job
Nearly 8,000 people have applied for 100 train driver jobs advertised by ScotRail in just a week.
Trainees are to be paid £24,559 in their first year, increasing to £43,212, following a probationary period.
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Hide AdA ScotRail spokeswoman said: “We’re very happy with the response - it’s great to see so many people who want to join the organisation.”
The company says it is looking for “enthusiastic, reliable candidates with excellent attention spans, experience of safety-critical roles and a passion for customer service”.