Age Limits

First class · 16th November 2008, 18:31

Hi,

Just need some confirmation on this for my brother:

Are these ages right for railway jobs:

16 - Station Assistant
18 - Guard / Buffet host serving Alcohol
21 - Driver

Thanks

GB · 16th November 2008, 19:13

Station Assistant is 18 all others are correct

**Mojo** · 16th November 2008, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by stethomson90

Hi,

Just need some confirmation on this for my brother:

Are these ages right for railway jobs:

16 - Station Assistant
18 - Guard / Buffet host serving Alcohol
21 - Driver

Thanks

I can honestly say it depends on the company and the role being carried out. Some 'Station Assistant' roles (may be called something else depending on company) involve Dispatch which is Safety Critical. Other companies may also have lower limits because of personal preference.

But the minimum age for a Mainline driver is 21, you are correct.

Coxster · 16th November 2008, 19:18

On SWT you must be 18 in order to work on the platforms due to the safety-critical nature of the job. You can apply for a ticket office-only role at the age of 16 though (or at least you could last time I looked). The legal minimum age limit for mainline drivers is 21, or 18 for depot/shunter drivers.

First class · 16th November 2008, 22:08

Hmm

16 or 18 for a station assistant job...

Well can someone try and answer that for Merseyrail from this info:

This job advert specifically says be 18 for a guard:
http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=23

This station supervisor also specifically says 18:
http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=24

Station retailer says 18 too:
http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=25

But this station assistant says nothing about minimum ages:
http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=26

Would anyone agree with me that it seems like Merseyrail have no minimum age for station assistant, (so 16)???

TheSlash · 16th November 2008, 22:24

I believe there are minimum legal ages and any age above that is down to the discression of the company concerned.

Pumbaa · 16th November 2008, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSlash

I believe there are minimum legal ages and any age above that is down to the discression of the company concerned.

Assuming that an ordinary station assistant is not safety critical position, then 16 should be the minimum age for National Insurance purposes.

Metroland · 17th November 2008, 09:22

The minimum age for working nights is 18, which has some influence it.

driver9000 · 17th November 2008, 19:21

LUL drivers minimum age is 18.

All safety critical posts are minimum age 18yrs. However I believe MerseryRail are all self dispatch stations with the Guard performing dispatch duties alone, if this is the case then 16yrs would seem a reasonable age - best get onto MerseyRail HR for confirmation.

DavyCrocket · 17th November 2008, 23:22

London Underground employed a 19 year old who had worked in a DIY store on a weekend as a Service Controller.
They didn't qualify though.

Then again never did any of the others, including those much older.

As the age of safety critical responsibility as defined by the TWA and now ROGS is 18 years old. I wonder if the companies that use an age of 21 could be in breach of the Age Discrimination Act.... Hmmm.....

16th November 2008, 18:31	#1
First class Denial ain't just a river Chief Executive Join Date: 9 Aug 2008 Location: Merseyside Posts: 958	Age Limits Hi, Just need some confirmation on this for my brother: Are these ages right for railway jobs: 16 - Station Assistant 18 - Guard / Buffet host serving Alcohol 21 - Driver Thanks

16th November 2008, 19:18	#4
Coxster Passenger Join Date: 9 Jun 2005 Posts: 9,631	On SWT you must be 18 in order to work on the platforms due to the safety-critical nature of the job. You can apply for a ticket office-only role at the age of 16 though (or at least you could last time I looked). The legal minimum age limit for mainline drivers is 21, or 18 for depot/shunter drivers. Last edited by Coxster; 16th November 2008 at 19:26.

17th November 2008, 19:21	#9
driver9000 Mystery Excursion Chief Executive Join Date: 13 Jan 2008 Location: 64B Posts: 1,048	LUL drivers minimum age is 18. All safety critical posts are minimum age 18yrs. However I believe MerseryRail are all self dispatch stations with the Guard performing dispatch duties alone, if this is the case then 16yrs would seem a reasonable age - best get onto MerseyRail HR for confirmation. __________________ clickety clack Last edited by driver9000; 18th November 2008 at 00:00. Reason: gobbledigook prevention

16th November 2008, 19:13	#2
GB Chief Executive Join Date: 16 Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,014	Station Assistant is 18 all others are correct

16th November 2008, 22:08	#5
First class Denial ain't just a river Chief Executive Join Date: 9 Aug 2008 Location: Merseyside Posts: 958	Hmm 16 or 18 for a station assistant job... Well can someone try and answer that for Merseyrail from this info: This job advert specifically says be 18 for a guard: http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=23 This station supervisor also specifically says 18: http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=24 Station retailer says 18 too: http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=25 But this station assistant says nothing about minimum ages: http://www.merseyrail.org/recruitmen...d=12&iJobId=26 Would anyone agree with me that it seems like Merseyrail have no minimum age for station assistant, (so 16)???

16th November 2008, 22:24	#6
TheSlash Banned Join Date: 7 Jun 2005 Location: Marwell Zoo Posts: 2,377	I believe there are minimum legal ages and any age above that is down to the discression of the company concerned.

17th November 2008, 09:22	#8
Metroland Transport Minister Join Date: 20 Jul 2005 Location: South Posts: 2,423	The minimum age for working nights is 18, which has some influence it.

17th November 2008, 23:22	#10
DavyCrocket Ticket Seller Join Date: 27 Oct 2006 Posts: 215	London Underground employed a 19 year old who had worked in a DIY store on a weekend as a Service Controller. They didn't qualify though. Then again never did any of the others, including those much older. As the age of safety critical responsibility as defined by the TWA and now ROGS is 18 years old. I wonder if the companies that use an age of 21 could be in breach of the Age Discrimination Act.... Hmmm.....