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Thank you very much for all your info! I have lots to consider. Your time is much appreciated.

Thanks again mate...i'm not reading my replies in order! Those figures are what I would receive after commutation and the fire service pension is currently not taxed. Can't see that lasting though! It seems to me that my current offering is way better on retirement..i'll have to speak to an...

Thanks mate...ive always wondered how it's calculated. I take it my total pension pot would be the above added to my own monthly contributions then? Is that right? Don't suppose you could put a rough figure on what to expect after 25 years with NR for example with a flat salary of say £32000? I...

Hi all. I appreciate this is a complex subject but it is one that is important to me, and everyone else I would imagine. I am considering leaving the fire service where I have a half decent pension and would like to know how the pensions stack up from Network Rail as I am aware there are maybe 3...

Thanks Matt. Sounds like a lot of practice is the way forward then. I will definitely take everyone's advice.

Ok...thanks. I take it you can practice as much as you want before taking the test? How long does the test take roughly?

Cheers Gareth. One thing though...you say to have a good practice of the tests beforehand...how is that possible? Are they online somewhere?

Thanks Gareth...thats a great help. I have been slowly making my way through this thread and as you say, it is full of all the info I will need hopefully. I'm hoping my previous employment in the Air Force and my current role as a Firefighter will assist in the process too, but ultimately I will...

Thank you for explaining that. The test is the same whichever grade you're going for isn't it? It just depends on your own result? I was looking too deep into it thinking there were different tests for different grades. Very clear now..thanks. I will apply shortly.

Thanks Southernsig. So whether I had the 6th highest score or the 10th highest score for example....my test results would stay on file with NR....and whenever I apply for a role, they will look at those results? So it is worth applying for a grade 9 role then isn't it and go for the highest...

Thanks Lasbrisas..that's the info i was after. Do the online tests differ for each grade application or is it the same test no matter which grade you apply for? I'm just wondering whether to apply for a grade 7 which i would need to relocate for or a grade 2 which is quite local. Could you...

Hi everyone. My apologies if this has been asked before but I have scoured this thread to see if it has and can't find a conclusive answer. Could those in the know please shed some light on the following situation.. I apply for an external vacancy for a grade 7 post and after having completed...

Thanks mate...i am in South Wales where I am looking at a couple of vacancies, but also looking as far as Cambridge and Norwich to get my foot in the door. I will read the post mentioned above again to see what I have missed. Grateful for your reply...and everyone else too.

Hi..can any current signallers give me an insight as to how your shifts and time off marry up together please? I am looking to leave a secure job as a firefighter which provides me a 4 on 4 off rota and is very family friendly. I am just trying to get all my facts together before actually making...

Thanks guys. So am I right in thinking that if I failed to make the benchmark on a grade 7 application, but reached a grade 5 benchmark on that application.....i could still have a pass for grade 5 and lower jobs? Or do I need to take the respective tests for the specific grade? Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I'm looking at applying for the role of a signaller with Network Rail. I notice various locations around the country and am happy to relocate to any for the job. My question is...can I apply for more than one job location at the same time? For instance...there are vacancies in Cambridge...

Hi Gareth....i too have been following this thread for a while. I'm looking at applying for a couple of signaller vacancies advertised at the moment. I live in South Wales and just missed the Cardiff ones. Can you offer any advice as to what they are looking for on application forms or what they...

I appreciate your comments...but I phoned Northern and spoke to their HR department. They confirmed to me they would not consider an application from someone living elsewhere even if they were prepared to relocate. The reason they gave for this is because they have had people promise this in the...

I appreciate that Driver9000...i am in no way dishonest and have maybe come across the wrong way. The prescreen questions ask if you live within 45 min commutable distance. If I say no because of my address in Wales am I likely to be told that I cannot apply or be disregarded in favour of nearer...

Hi guys...pre screen questions ask if you live within 45min commutable distance from home address? I currently live in Wales but have family in Manchester where I could live so to speak. Would it matter if I said yes or no to the distance? Just don't want to be disregarded for saying the wrong...