A career as a signaller

[nikibee]

Clap out tomorrow. Congratulations signaller.

Thank you!

 

[Stodge]

Does anyone have any information on the signal box at Wylam? There were two (temporary) vacancies that came up a couple of weeks back. Thanks

 

[Tom Quinne]

Congratulations to all those who have successfully completed Signalling school the last few weeks, the real learning starts now !

Welcome to the jeans and t shirt club.

 

[Catchpole1]

Currently at the Hiring Manager considering your application for assessment 2 stage for Crag Hall in Middlesborough which I believe is a freight line. Any other info around cheers.

 

[Rockhopper]

He’s considering whether to interview you or not. It could stay like that for months however so don’t get too excited just yet

 

[Catchpole1]

He’s considering whether to interview you or not. It could stay like that for months however so don’t get too excited just yet

Ok Thanks. I have read through a few of these threads and there seems to be a bit of a waiting game involved. I think I have been relatively lucky so far it’s been quite swift to this point. Fingers crossed.

 

[Rockhopper]

I’ve had one at under consideration now for two months I think it is. It might even be longer!
It’s all down to the individual hiring manager at this point. It’s also peak summer holiday time as well!

 

[Catchpole1]

I’ve had one at under consideration now for two months I think it is. It might even be longer!
It’s all down to the individual hiring manager at this point. It’s also peak summer holiday time as well!

Ok I shall wait for a change. Cheers.

 

[BillyL]

Hi, I've applied for the job at grindleford that was open a couple weeks ago. On most of these threads you guys talk about the status of application, id there a specific place you can see this as I've just been relying on the email updates. (Currently waiting to find out if I got an interview.)

 

[ChrisRS]

Hi, I've applied for the job at grindleford that was open a couple weeks ago. On most of these threads you guys talk about the status of application, id there a specific place you can see this as I've just been relying on the email updates. (Currently waiting to find out if I got an interview.)

Log into the Network Rail careers website to see the status.

 

[P200E]

Hi, I've applied for the job at grindleford that was open a couple weeks ago. On most of these threads you guys talk about the status of application, id there a specific place you can see this as I've just been relying on the email updates. (Currently waiting to find out if I got an interview.)

Hi what did your last email say?

 

[BillyL]

Hi what did your last email say?

Last email was as follows.

Dear Billy
Signaller - Grindleford SB - IRC2157549/673317
Thank you for recently completing an online assessment for the above position
I am pleased to advise that you have reached the required benchmark on your online
assessment and your results will be held on file for 12 months.
Your application is still under consideration and you will be contacted by email shortly with
an update.
Yours sincerely

Network Rail Recruitment

A further email by a person confirmed a 4-6 week timescale from 8th august.

 

[BillyL]

Log into the Network Rail careers website to see the status.

Not sure how to do this it advises to use passcode and pin which I never received.

 

[Rockhopper]

Its such a long time since i started the process but i thought you created an account as part of it. No passcode or pin that i can recall.

 

[BillyL]

Its such a long time since i started the process but i thought you created an account as part of it. No passcode or pin that i can recall.

Probably did lol, I seem to be receiving update emails so I'll not fix what ain't broken but thank you.

 

[Rockhopper]

Log in from here https://www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/

 

[ChrisRS]

No pin, just the password you set when you registered with your email. If you've forgotten it just click the reset password link.

 

[Chris R]

Did anyone receive anything back about the Fiddlers Ferry position?

And does anyone know when Beeston Castle SB is due to close?

 

[Cavan]

Did anyone receive anything back about the Fiddlers Ferry position?

And does anyone know when Beeston Castle SB is due to close?

All closing dates will be on the nr job advert.

 

[Rockhopper]

There is a “but” with closing dates on external adverts - it seems that the job may still be advertised internally even when it’s closed to external applicants. I have a current one that closed six weeks ago but HR told me they were still waiting on people completing tests.

 

[Chris R]

I meant when is the actual signal box due to close, not the job advert.

 

[Catchpole1]

Hi, just looking for a little help...
I have an interview next week for a grade 2 signaller in Middlesbrough - just wondering if anyone knows where I can find out any info regarding the box?
I have also read online that interviews may include the 8 non technical skills, yet I cannot find them on the NR website and the recruitment team did not mention these when I called.
Just looking for some info on the interview and the job if possible.
As many hints and tips are welcome lol
Thanks

How did the interview go?? Was it as expected??

 

[Saracen_83]

There is a “but” with closing dates on external adverts - it seems that the job may still be advertised internally even when it’s closed to external applicants. I have a current one that closed six weeks ago but HR told me they were still waiting on people completing tests.

Internal applicants don’t do the tests

Also take what HR tell you with a pinch of salt!!

 

[headshot119]

Internal applicants don’t do the tests

Also take what HR tell you with a pinch of salt!!

They do if they aren't currently in a signaller grade or similar (LOM / MOM etc)

 

[Saracen_83]

They do if they aren't currently in a signaller grade or similar (LOM / MOM etc)

Very true! Forgot to add internal signallers!!

 

[Jaysub]

Internal applicants don’t do the tests

Also take what HR tell you with a pinch of salt!!

Im sure internals do the tests because it asks you if you are a signaller already

 

[Saracen_83]

Im sure internals do the tests because it asks you if you are a signaller already

If your a signaller already and therefore internal, you don’t do the tests.

Everyone else does (there maybe a few exceptions (like LOM etc that also doesn’t as mentioned above)

 

[Tom Quinne]

I can assure you Signallers do not undertake any testing when going for new signaller jobs.

However......

They did, when the assessment process was changed/messed up about 5 years ago it was decided in the interests of fairness to make Signallers do the assessments new entrants did - even if you applied for a lower grade or the same grade but at a new location.

This resulted in Signallers who wanted a move to a lower grade box having to sit a battery of assessments for in effect a demotion !

Needless to say when Signallers where failing the assessments designed to ascertain whether the candidate was capable of undertaking the role that this was rightly dropped!

This is where in part the 70 questions came in, at least the Signaller aimed technical questions on there at least.

A grade two upwards signaller (grade being Crossing keeper) only has to complete the application form/70 questions and interview.

 

[Jaysub]

If your a signaller already and therefore internal, you don’t do the tests.

Everyone else does (there maybe a few exceptions (like LOM etc that also doesn’t as mentioned above)

Aw ok...

Only because some questions are asking have you been a signaller for so many months and years and signaller related questions delays/crossings etc which i always have to answer no too lol

 

[Liam Toner]

How did the interview go?? Was it as expected??

Interview went well, as expected, nice and relaxed. The Hiring Manager and lady who interviewed me were very friendly and made me feel very comfortable. Just waiting to hear back now, hopefully some news soon!