Recent content by Spurs1961

Hi Tunnelman, a Q grade is a management grade and the wage can be dependent on experience but sometimes it can be incremental increases if licences are achieved.

Hi CRT, I'm a technician on rolling stock. As already stated by others, don't be put off applying for an apprenticeship as companies aren't always worried about age but more about the person. If an apprenticeship isn't an option and you want to do a course, my advice would be to go down the...

Where i worked conditions were good and pay was also good, only thing to keep in mind is whether you will get the chance to progress as speaking for myself i used to get bored doing exams on rolling stock and was happier when I was doing fault finding and outstations but this was my preference...

Hi aero72man, i originally came from an aircraft background and it is an advantage compared to other industries that are trying to get into the rail industry. Unfortunately you will probably have to start as a basic technician and work through your grades/skills. If you come from an...

Hi, I'm also not track but think balfour beaty & colas possibly do work on track infrastructure. I could be wrong?

Hi liveforeverman, Normally if you become a rolling stock (train) technician you will start off as a basic technician and around the London area with London weighting and shift pay most companies would pay around £40k. They will normally then assess you and put you through training where your...

Hi macka 190 If you have never worked on rolling stock before most companies will employ you as a base technician, then after completing in house/NTAR training you will probably become a newly qualified technician. After this most companies have a grading system that is controlled between the...