Gateline assistant

The Colonel · 24 Jan 2012

I have my induction at Basingstoke with you though. I'm in Basingstoke Monday, up to Waterloo Tuesday morning and then back to basingstoke in the afternoon. Then on Wednesday I get to meet my manager and the people I'll be working with in Southampton. No idea what happens after all that though, we'll probably find out on Monday.

Let me know how you get on, as I'll be doing mine a week later (6th Feb) for my Booking Office position.

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cookiescrumble · 24 Jan 2012

The Colonel said:
Let me know how you get on, as I'll be doing mine a week later (6th Feb) for my Booking Office position.

Where is that based? May cross paths at some point in Basingstoke.

I'll keep you posted, If I don't fall asleep as soon as I get home :lol:

The Colonel · 24 Jan 2012

An island in Sarf West London . . . .

greaz · 24 Jan 2012

molesey boy said:
Training is something like 9-4 Mon-Fri

Gateline Waterloo is:
Earlies: 6:15-2:15 Mon-Thurs and 8-3 Sun. Fri and Sat is 6:15-2:45.

Late shifts are 14:30-22:30 Mon-Thurs and Sun. Fri/Sat lates are 15:00-23:30. This may not be 100% correct but it's along these lines. You'll be given a full roster after the training.

You may find that sometimes you cover the Subway barriers at Waterloo during the peak periods (06:15-10 on earlies or 4-8 on lates or something like that) and then go back up to the main barriers for the rest of the shift.

I heard Waterloo Gateline can do Overtime on top of your 37h Contract, lucky you as we're barred from doing Overtime at Clapham, they just get agency in :cry:

Wow cheers for the info mate, can't wait to start, can't wait for Monday, just 6days left!

cookiescrumble · 28 Jan 2012

greaz said:
Wow cheers for the info mate, can't wait to start, can't wait for Monday, just 6days left!

Only 2 days now....... <:D

The Colonel · 28 Jan 2012

9 more sleeps for me

greaz · 29 Jan 2012

Well tomorrow is nearly here! Got all my stuff ready such as passport, 2 passport sized photos, proof of address, bank details, p45, the references signed and all filled out forms lol dunno why they ask for most of that stuff again when I've already given it to them a dozen times! But anyway can't wait until tomorrow morning! Can't wait to get started! Who am I going to be seeing from on here tomorrow then?!

cookiescrumble · 29 Jan 2012

greaz said:
Well tomorrow is nearly here! Got all my stuff ready such as passport, 2 passport sized photos, proof of address, bank details, p45, the references signed and all filled out forms lol dunno why they ask for most of that stuff again when I've already given it to them a dozen times! But anyway can't wait until tomorrow morning! Can't wait to get started! Who am I going to be seeing from on here tomorrow then?!

You'll be seeing me! Look for a fat bloke wearing a blue shirt with a grey jumper :lol:

. If there is more than one person that fits that description then it could become awkward.......

I have everything ready apart from my p45, I can't get it from my previous employer yet as they owe me 2 days pay

. Looks like an emergency tax code for me :cry:.

See you tomorrow greaz, bright and early!

greaz · 29 Jan 2012

cookiescrumble said:
You'll be seeing me! Look for a fat bloke wearing a blue shirt with a grey jumper . If there is more than one person that fits that description then it could become awkward.......

I have everything ready apart from my p45, I can't get it from my previous employer yet as they owe me 2 days pay . Looks like an emergency tax code for me :cry:.

See you tomorrow greaz, bright and early!

Ok loool , I'll be the young guy with the short hair, and well abit of a stubble lol see yoi tomorrow!

--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Guys I have abit of trouble, on the letter it says the dress code is "smart business attire" What should I wear? Full on suit?

Urban Gateline · 29 Jan 2012

greaz said:
Ok loool , I'll be the young guy with the short hair, and well abit of a stubble lol see yoi tomorrow!

--- old post above --- --- new post below ---
Guys I have abit of trouble, on the letter it says the dress code is "smart business attire" What should I wear? Full on suit?

I wore a suit on my first few days until I got the Uniform, it's definitely a good idea to leave a good impression!

greaz · 29 Jan 2012

molesey boy said:
I wore a suit on my first few days until I got the Uniform, it's definitely a good idea to leave a good impression!

So blazer, tie, shirt, trousers, shoes?

Urban Gateline · 30 Jan 2012

greaz said:
So blazer, tie, shirt, trousers, shoes?

Yep, nice shoes too, not trainers!

cookiescrumble · 30 Jan 2012

Day 1 was a success!

Get my uniform tomorrow and don't have to be in Waterloo till 9am!

I just went for shirt, tie and jumper. With black trousers and shoes.

greaz · 30 Jan 2012

cookiescrumble said:
Day 1 was a success!

Get my uniform tomorrow and don't have to be in Waterloo till 9am!

I just went for shirt, tie and jumper. With black trousers and shoes.

Yep was a very good day, I probably saw you there ! Lol

cookiescrumble · 30 Jan 2012

greaz said:
Yep was a very good day, I probably saw you there ! Lol

Just sent you a pm

Urban Gateline · 30 Jan 2012

Welcome Greaz and Cookiescrumble! I promise I'll come visit your Gatelines soon, especially Waterloo which is so close!

The Colonel · 30 Jan 2012

molesey boy said:
Welcome Greaz and Cookiescrumble! I promise I'll come visit your Gatelines soon, especially Waterloo which is so close!

And so might I . . . :lol:

cookiescrumble · 1 Feb 2012

The Colonel said:
And so might I . . .

We should organise some sort of SWT shin dig!

Spent an hour or so on the Gateline today and got my yellow train time bible

. Couldn't imagine life without it.....

I also found out about lots of places I didn't even know existed

. And now I even know which trains go there! Still so much to learn though.

Must say though, everyone at the station was great! Was nice working with some experienced railwaymen and hearing their stories, I'm sure there's more to come.

The Colonel · 2 Feb 2012

We should organise some sort of SWT shin dig!

Not a bad idea. Theres Greaz, Cookiescrumble, MoleseyBoy, Matt Taylor & myself who are new/fairly new so it would be good to meet up somewhere. Would depend on everyones shifts though.

Urban Gateline · 2 Feb 2012

The Colonel said:
Not a bad idea. Theres Greaz, Cookiescrumble, MoleseyBoy, Matt Taylor & myself who are new/fairly new so it would be good to meet up somewhere. Would depend on everyones shifts though.

Yeah I'm up for that, but since we'll all be doing shift work it might be a little difficult to organise! (we're probably working on each others days' off etc.!)

Matt Taylor is an oldie btw, he's been with SWT for quite a few years and in various roles too

greaz · 2 Feb 2012

Had a great induction week so far! Looking forward to the rest of it tomorrow and next week! Can't wait until I'm actually working on the gatelines! What a great company swt look like they are so far!

Urban Gateline · 2 Feb 2012

greaz said:
Had a great induction week so far! Looking forward to the rest of it tomorrow and next week! Can't wait until I'm actually working on the gatelines! What a great company swt look like they are so far!

Woah hold on a second there...breathe... :lol:

Wait until you start on the Gateline at freezing temperatures outside standing for the whole of your shift and you may reconsider that answer

Glad you're enjoying it though, SWT is a good TOC to work for in my views too!

Matt Taylor · 14 Feb 2012

molesey boy said:
Matt Taylor is an oldie btw, he's been with SWT for quite a few years and in various roles too

Not sure I'm 'an olie' lol, I've done 18 years on the railway and the last 12 have been with SWT.

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