Recruitment steps:

• Application screening: Italo reviews and evaluates all applications received to verify that the required criteria are met;
• Pre-selection: candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to complete a psychometric test and a video interview (remote);
• Selection: candidates who pass the previous steps will be contacted and invited to attend a selection day, which will include group exercises and a psychometric and motivational interview
• Interview with Italo: candidates who successfully pass the previous steps will have an interview with the company, meeting recruiters and Plant Managers;
• Medical examination: candidates who pass the previous interviews will be invited to undergo the medical examination required to certify psychophysical fitness, in accordance with the requirements set by RFI;
• Hiring and Training: based on the selection ranking, candidates who pass the previous steps will be hired by Italo and enrolled in the Training Program for Trainee Plant Operator.

Obtaining railway certifications will be a necessary condition for the Trainee Plant Operator to be assigned to operational duties.

How to prepare for the interview:

While waiting for the selection process to open, you can start preparing effectively by following a few simple tips:

• Learn more about the role: carefully read the job description and try to understand what a Plant Operator actually does on a daily basis.
• Highlight your soft skills: reflect on skills such as responsibility, precision, teamwork, and stress management, and how you have already applied them in your previous experiences.
• Clarify your motivation: ask yourself why you want to work at Italo and what attracts you to this role, also considering the availability to work shifts.
• Don’t overlook the technical aspect: the selection process also includes a technical assessment. We therefore recommend reviewing the basics of the railway sector, particularly how a train operates and is powered.

Preparing in advance is the first step to approaching the selection process with greater awareness and confidence!

At this point, all that remains is to wish you the very best of luck with your application journey!