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    Network rail operative !

    I think it goes like this :- CV and SHL tests are passed/ approved by HR, then your CV and test results are given to the hiring manager and they sift through to find the best/most appropriate candidates for the job. I've had an interview for a Welder/Grinder position which was unsuccessful...
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    Network Rail-following instructions test

    I had never been to an interview and been refused until the other week with the track welders job,but good luck, I hope you get it. I'm sure I'll get a job with network rail eventually, I have plenty of skills and Im very keen, but I have a job I like and would only leave it for a rail...
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    Network Rail-following instructions test

    I got an interview from it aswell for a track welding position,unfortunatly I wasn't successful, but I've put in for anouther 2 track jobs, one is maintenance x 2 positions and the other is track inspection, fingers crossed I'll be shortlisted for interviews for them and I'll try again, it's...
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    network rail

    Exactly how i see it, you can only do your best,thank you, my application went to under review just before it changed to "invite to assessment 2 - pending" when it says that it basically means you've been sifted and short listed for an interview,HR will then ring you to arrange the date and time...
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    network rail

    Hi, it's always hard to gauge, this was my first interview in almost 11 years, but think i managed to give them the answers they where looking for, i was interviewed by two managers and they both seemed really pleasant and put me at ease from the moment i sat down, i am a auto body panel...
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    network rail

    Hi, the hours of a track operative can vary massively depending on the role etc, assessment 2 is a face to face panel interview, I have a assessement 2 for a welding operative tomorrow morning.
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    Signaller : Test Centre / Interview

    Thanks for that Dwaynedibleyuk good to know, i thought Leeds was still open not that it matters to me where i get sent IF i get through, not long home from the assessment and to be honest i stuggled abit with some parts and other parts i found not to bad, fingers crossed ive passed, the lady...
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    can anyone help or advice, safety critical question.

    That is brilliant, thankyou very much Thor, Ive never thought of it like that but now you've said it,it's so obvious, welding close to fuel tanks etc, I guess because it's second nature now I preform the task without thinking about the safety checks and precautions I take before carrying out and...
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    can anyone help or advice, safety critical question.

    Hi, I have an interview next Tuesday for a track welding position, I'm a auto body repairer and I'm trying to think about a safety critical role, I have thought about it and I think repairing accident damaged cars could be considered safety critical as if there not repaired properly or welded to...
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    Signaller : Test Centre / Interview

    Hi Marc, again from what I know training will take place at Leeds over a period of 9 weeks.
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    Hi, yes i've applied for Carnforth, Although i have an interview the day after for a track...

    Hi, yes i've applied for Carnforth, Although i have an interview the day after for a track welders vacancy with Network rail, if i get the track welders job i will be pulling out of the signallers application as track welding is more suited to my current position and expertise(i'm a Auto body...
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    Signaller : Test Centre / Interview

    Hi Marc, As far as i'm aware you are correct, the assessment centre is just an assessment, if you get an interview it will show as "invite to assessment 2" could be wrong as its all new to me.
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    Signaller : Test Centre / Interview

    Hi mate, yes I've applied for Carnforth x 2 positions.
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    Network Rail

    Hi, I've applied for several jobs with Network rail and their all starting to come through now, I applied for a track welders position and has taken over 4 weeks to hear something and have now been invited to an interview, the signallers job took about 3 weeks and have now been invited to an...
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    Signaller : Test Centre / Interview

    Hi Achy, I too have a signallers assessement next week it's on monday at square one in Manchester, I've been over the signallers hand book and in all honesty I don't feel there's any proper way to prepare for it. I think it's a case of doing your very best on the day and hoping it's good enough...
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    Help/Advice needed, Track operative[welder/grinding]

    Hi guys/girls, I've been invited for a panel interview for the job in the title, I was just wondering if any of you have done an interview for a similar role? And what sort of questions should I expect? Or any advice in general would be brilliant. Thanks very much Dan
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    DSI Online Test

    At the end of the day,it doesn't matter what you have seen on a train about staff currently employed in the rail industry etc they ain't looking at them, their looking at YOU. You obviously haven't got what their looking for, how you could stand and look at a member of staff at a train station...
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    Track Operative online assessment

    Thanks alot and no problem, glad i've been of some assistance, good luck with your assessments and interviews to mate.
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    Advice Required

    Thanks mate.
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    Track Operative online assessment

    Hi, I'm new to this myself, Once they have sent you the SHL test links, they will say what they are next to the links, I've just applied for a operative job and the tests I recieved where- following instructions(basically reading a set of instructions on how things are filed etc then answer...

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