ScotRail is looking to fill a large number of vacancies as it launches its biggest recruitment drive for years.

Since last August the company has recruited over 200 new members of staff, and the human resources team is working hard to fill many vacancies.
With the rollout of new and improved catering services, 34 extra catering staff have been hired to satisfy demand.

To support enhanced reliability of its services, nearly 30 new conductors have been trained and over 30 engineers have been recruited, whilst 100 new members of frontline staff have been employed to provide enhanced customer service and support revenue protection.

Recruitment will continue through the new year, with the target for January focussing on more conductors, although there are many other roles on offer that all help to improve services and reliability.

The current aim is to recruit 160 more people by the end of March 2024 in varied roles, including drivers, conductors, ticket examiners, and engineers.

There has never been a better time to apply for a job with ScotRail, as customer numbers continue to increase, timetable improvements have resulted in more trains, and routes see the benefit of newer electric trains.

Anyone applying for a job can be reassured as the Top Employers Institute has recognised ScotRail as a leading employer. Further information on career opportunities with ScotRail can be found on the company’s Careers website at www.scotrail.co.uk/careers. Also, ScotRail posts regular updates of its vacancies on its website, therefore anyone interested in a career with the company should keep checking the company’s website here.

Julie Dale, ScotRail HR Director, said: “This is a very exciting time for ScotRail and we are looking forward to building on a fantastic few months of recruitment, by filling even more roles in the New Year.

“Our team has been working flat-out to recruit candidates for some of the best jobs in Scotland.

“But we won’t be stopping there, and we will be providing more people with the fantastic opportunity to secure a career in the railway industry in the weeks and months ahead.

“These high-value jobs, ranging from train drivers to travel-safe officers tackling anti-social behaviour, boost the Scottish economy and provide an overall higher quality of service to our customers.”