A career as a signaller

choochoobacca · 23 Nov 2018

gareth386 said:
Here's my 8 hr roster, 12 hour Sundays. As rosters go it sucks but its a job and we're hopeful that we'll go to a 12hr roster next year

Thanks Gareth. Looking at that roster, a couple of strategically placed holiday days can lead to a nice decent break every few weeks.

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nikibee · 23 Nov 2018

Amack92 said:
Congratulations, well chuffed for you. Where abouts did you apply for?

Thank you! I applied for Ely grades 2,3 and 4.

gareth386 · 23 Nov 2018

choochoobacca said:
Thanks Gareth. Looking at that roster, a couple of strategically placed holiday days can lead to a nice decent break every few weeks.

Definitely, that's the way to do it. I look at it as one long weekend a month and then book off the Friday and Saturday afternoon shifts to create another. I worked weekends for the last 7 years before this so that's a lot better than I was getting.

gareth386 · 23 Nov 2018

Danc87 said:
wow so like 2 full weekends off in 8 weeks! how much annual leave do u get?

With some strategically placed holidays you can still get some decent leave in. I worked weekends for 7 years before I started this job, so this is better than I'm used to.

SignallerJohn · 23 Nov 2018

Qball said:
Got interview next week is it just the 8 non technical skills amd few questions about the job. Is there anything else that I should be prepared for?

If possible email the HR, or LOM and have a look at the box. That’s always a good look, you might not be able to but it can’t hurt to ask. Don’t just turn up though, people have recommended that before and I couldn’t think of anything worse!

Qball · 23 Nov 2018

SignallerJohn said:
If possible email the HR, or LOM and have a look at the box. That’s always a good look, you might not be able to but it can’t hurt to ask. Don’t just turn up though, people have recommended that before and I couldn’t think of anything worse!

Would love to but it's a bit far to Cardiff from Leeds.

Narom · 23 Nov 2018

Qball said:
Would love to but it's a bit far to Cardiff from Leeds.

Just learn as much about the box, location and line. Who operates on it etc. I didn't visit my box and I certainly didn't feel I was hampered because of that.

Qball · 23 Nov 2018

Narom said:
Just learn as much about the box, location and line. Who operates on it etc. I didn't visit my box and I certainly didn't feel I was hampered because of that.

Would I need to contact Hr for that or can I find all of it on line.

Narom · 24 Nov 2018

Medical all booked. Right in thinking it's just a standard one and don't need sports gear for a treadmill?

choochoobacca · 24 Nov 2018

Narom said:
Medical all booked. Right in thinking it's just a standard one and don't need sports gear for a treadmill?

No sports clothes required. I was a bit nervous about the medical as I'm, ahem, carrying some timber presently.... I really needn't have worried. The one I had was very straight forward - weight, height, eye sight, hearing test, urine sample, few questions etc. Nothing to worry about.

Narom · 24 Nov 2018

choochoobacca said:
No sports clothes required. I was a bit nervous about the medical as I'm, ahem, carrying some timber presently.... I really needn't have worried. The one I had was very straight forward - weight, height, eye sight, hearing test, urine sample, few questions etc. Nothing to worry about.

Excellent cheers. Means I can go straight out after Xmas shopping!

Saracen_83 · 24 Nov 2018

Narom said:
Medical all booked. Right in thinking it's just a standard one and don't need sports gear for a treadmill?

Yes make your you stretch before hand!!!

Hooshie · 25 Nov 2018

JJP said:
Evening all,

Been flicking through this thread for a while now, however, first time posting tonight.

I currently work for Network Rail on the engineering side of the organisation, however, I have always had a strong interest in the Operations and Signaller roles. There seems to be quite a few York ROC / IECC vacancies on the internal list (Grades 3, 6, 7, 9) and I'm going to give it a shot.

I was wondering if the grade 6, 7, and 9 jobs are being advertised internal only, does this mean they are intended for employees already in Signaller roles looking to take on a higher grade?

Not sure if I'd get them without working my way up, although I do have experience in operating a Shunters panel on a busy depot and currently work in signalling engineering.

Cheers for your help!

I’m in the same boat as you mate, currently work for S&T, put an application in for a grade 8 signaller post, I’ve got an interview a week on Wednesday.

Rusto · 25 Nov 2018

Hey everyone, I have an interview for a grade 2 job tomorrow, are there any tips or any advice anyone can give me? what sort of things am I likely to be asked?

JJP · 25 Nov 2018

Hooshie said:
I’m in the same boat as you mate, currently work for S&T, put an application in for a grade 8 signaller post, I’ve got an interview a week on Wednesday.

That's gave me a bit more confidence reading that!

All the best for your interview.

leomc1627 · 26 Nov 2018

Narom said:
Medical all booked. Right in thinking it's just a standard one and don't need sports gear for a treadmill?

Hey have been offered a position myself what time fame was it until your medical was booked?

Narom · 26 Nov 2018

leomc1627 said:
Hey have been offered a position myself what time fame was it until your medical was booked?

Interview end of October. Found out a week later with a phonecall to say successful. Last week was first emails asking for stuff, moved quickly since. Medical next week.

Danc87 · 27 Nov 2018

im having trouble logging into to my account on network rail jobsite any idea how to solve this?just keeps saying unexpected error when I try to load the page

choochoobacca · 27 Nov 2018

Danc87 said:
im having trouble logging into to my account on network rail jobsite any idea how to solve this?just keeps saying unexpected error when I try to load the page

I’ve had this happen a few times and a simple restart of my laptop seems to solve the issue.

Andrew*Debbie · 27 Nov 2018

Danc87 said:
im having trouble logging into to my account on network rail jobsite any idea how to solve this?just keeps saying unexpected error when I try to load the page

I was able to login just now. As above, reboot and try again. If that doesn't work try clearing cookies and browser cache.

leomc1627 · 27 Nov 2018

Does anyone know what shift patterns are run at dullingham signal box

Judochop · 28 Nov 2018

leomc1627 said:
Does anyone know what shift patterns are run at dullingham signal box

I'm not 100% sure but I believe it's 8hrs with 12hr Sundays.

JJP · 29 Nov 2018

Does anyone know if Network Rail are happy to sponsor Signallers through further education such as the courses on offer from Institution of Railway Operators?

Cheers

Scott Watson · 29 Nov 2018

Hi, new to this, does anyone know what shifts are like at redcar or crags hall boxes please?

Peterperfect · 29 Nov 2018

Scott Watson said:
Hi, new to this, does anyone know what shifts are like at redcar or crags hall boxes please?

8hr roster, no nights or sundays at crag hall. Redcar I believe is 8hr but you get sundays, dont know about nights though?

glenblade · 30 Nov 2018

Due to start signalling school on the 10th December can't wait! Just a quick question is the dress code suit and tie or is it smart casual Many thanks

TRain87 · 30 Nov 2018

It's whatever you want it to be... But with managers,LOMS,briefers etc all working and visiting, do you want to be seen in trousers and a shirt, or jeans, t-shirt and trainers? This is the mentality I had, and turning up in shirt and trousers each day was no hardship for me

glenblade · 30 Nov 2018

TRain87 said:
It's whatever you want it to be... But with managers,LOMS,briefers etc all working and visiting, do you want to be seen in trousers and a shirt, or jeans, t-shirt and trainers? This is the mentality I had, and turning up in shirt and trousers each day was no hardship for me

Cheers thanks for the reply shirt and trousers sounds good to me

Narom · 30 Nov 2018

TRain87 said:
It's whatever you want it to be... But with managers,LOMS,briefers etc all working and visiting, do you want to be seen in trousers and a shirt, or jeans, t-shirt and trainers? This is the mentality I had, and turning up in shirt and trousers each day was no hardship for me

I guess the next question there is was everyone else in the same frame of mind?

I know I don't have enough shirts or trousers to see me through the first week!

choochoobacca · 30 Nov 2018

Narom said:
I guess the next question there is was everyone else in the same frame of mind?

I know I don't have enough shirts or trousers to see me through the first week!

Same boat here :oops:

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