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Recruitment process

How does the Recruitment process work?

  • Do your research, look around our website and have a read of what our people say.
  • Visit our stations and travel on our trains.
  • Apply online, read the job description thoroughly and make reference to the skills knowledge and experience you have that is relevant to the role – don’t forget to check your spelling and grammar!
  • Your application will be screened against the skills, knowledge and experience required for the role as stated in the job description.
  • Assessment Centre – if your application is successful you may be invited in to complete a range of ability and psychometric tests related to the role.
  • Interviews – you will be invited to attend an interview with a relevant line manager. The interview will test your knowledge of the company and the role and will assess your skills and competencies. Some roles may require more than one interview.
  • Medical – all potential employees will need to attend our occupational health centre for a medical, which will include drugs and alcohol screening.
  • References – you will be asked to provide references prior to joining Southern.
  • Offer - subject to a satisfactory medical you will be sent an offer letter and contract.

Apply here

Visit Southern's recruitment website for Jobs and Careers with Southern and Gatwick Express.