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    A career as a signaller

    They were 12s until about 2 weeks ago!
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    A career as a signaller

    The shifts are 8 hours 45 minutes (05:00-13:45 and 13:45-22:30). The box is closed on Sundays.
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    That’s great, thanks for your help!
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    Thank you, I understand that that is how the relief works but @Qball has identified the specific shifts so I wanted to clarify their position.
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    Thank you for this. So although you were a relief you knew what shifts you would be working, just not the location until the Roster was published?
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    A career as a signaller

    Does anybody have an example of a relief 8/9 hour roster where the box is closed at night?
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    How far in advance do you receive details for signalling school such as accommodation, arrangements for your first day, travel etc.? Who provides these details?
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    A career as a signaller

    Thank you! Can’t wait to get started!
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    A career as a signaller

    Hi! I’m due to start signalling school on 10 Feb. I’m sure I’ve read on here somewhere a summary of what each week covers but I can’t find it anywhere. Can anyone help?
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    A career as a signaller

    Is there anybody else starting at Westwood on 10 Feb ?
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    A career as a signaller

    Thank you! What will I be doing from 2nd January until 10th February? Any ideas?
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    Hi. My start date is confirmed as 1st January with signalling school due to start on 10th February. Will I be paid from 1st January?
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    How long before starting signalling school are you generally told your school start date?
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    A career as a signaller

    I'm at the same stage. I had my medical on 16th August and still waiting for a start date!
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    A career as a signaller

    Thank you. HR have asked me for a provisional start date. I explained to them that my Line Manager is applying for my Signalling School place but they've responded to say they require a date from me to see if the date "will be suitable from a business point of view"!
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    A career as a signaller

    I have been accepted for a position and passed the medical. My line manager is now applying for my place at signalling school. Does anyone know when signalling school may be?

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