Stages & Key Dates

The first element of the process is to register your interest online.  In order to be eligible to apply, you must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and you must reside in West Yorkshire and be able to provide evidence of this. To be considered for this round of recruitment, please register your interest by Sunday 1^st February at 23:59.

Stage 1   |  Online task-based psychometric assessment  |  Commences from 2^nd February – 22^nd February 2026

The first element of the process is to register your interest online.  In order to be eligible to apply, you must be at least 18 years old at the start of the course and you must reside in West Yorkshire and be able to provide evidence of this.

The first stage of the process is an online task-based psychometric assessment.  This assessment consists of a series of interactive tasks designed to measure your unique behaviours and give us insight into your potential to succeed in the role. The assessment can be completed on desktop, mobile, or tablet. There are no right or wrong answers, so we encourage you to approach the tasks in a way that feels most natural to you.

For more information on Artic Shores and Psychometric Assessments please visit Arctic Shores: Task-based assessments for recruitment

Stage 2  |  Ability Tests (Numerical and Verbal Reasoning)  | 

Commences from Monday 23^rd February – Sunday 8^th March 2026

Each ability test will be timed per question. All questions will have a list of potential answers to choose from, one of which will be the correct answer. The length of each test is between 15-20 minutes long.

Please find below links to practice tests:

Numerical reasoning test  |  Example

Verbal reasoning test  |  Example

Stage 3  |  Application Form  |  Commences from Monday 9^th March – Sunday 22^nd March 2026

Once you have passed the fitness test, you will be invited to complete an online application form and eligibility questions.  Applications will be scored and successful candidates will be sent a link to proceed to the ability tests.  Applications will be scored and successful candidates will proceed to the next stage

Stage 4  |  Practical Physical Selection Testing  |  Commences from Monday 20^th April – Friday 1^st May 2026

Watch the physical tests and sample exercises in preparation to the testing.  Your performance will be evaluated throughout the day, and those who meet the required standard will progress to the interview and assessment stages.

Stage 5  |  Assessment Centre and Interview  |  Commences from Tuesday 5^th May – Friday 8^th May and Monday 18^th May – Friday 22^nd May 2026

The Assessment Centre will consist of a range of behavioural-style interview questions, role play scenarios and a teamwork task.  Your performance will be evaluated across every part of the day.

Stage 6  |  Medical and HR Checks  |  Week Commencing 25^th May 2026

Medical checks, Baseline Security checks, References, Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check and Driving License check.  Uniform and kit issued.

Stage 7 |  Recruits commence 16 week training course  |  Monday 24^th August 2026

This will be held at our new HQ training facility in Birkenshaw.