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Has anyone who had an interview for the Cardiff grade 2 positions on 26 November heard anything yet?
I had my interview on the 26th in Cardiff and I got offered the position 2 days later, medical booked for next week and just going through reference checks etc now
Congratulations. I wasn’t expecting an offer based on my performance. Just surprised that Network Rail don’t let all candidates know at the same time like we do in the Civil Service.I had my interview on the 26th in Cardiff and I got offered the position 2 days later, medical booked for next week and just going through reference checks etc now
So the network rail website updated yesterday to formal offer sent I was under the impression this was via email havnt received anything can anyone give me some insight into the next steps
Thanks in advance
Yes you’ll be in work. Lots of engineering work gets done on strike days but even if, for whatever reason, there are no trains and no line blockages/possessions you’ll typically be required to be at work. When I was a signaller the longest run of shifts I did without signalling a single train was five but for example when the Stranraer line was shut for four months earlier this year the boxes were fully manned throughout.Just a thiufrt since strike action for the only toc on my line is frequent. What happens to signallers? Do you still get rostered in to work even if there isn't a single train due?
Is this for Dullingham? If so my offer for there a few weeks back came by email from a lady called Clare. Unfortunately I had to turn it down though on this occasion.
Just a thiufrt since strike action for the only toc on my line is frequent. What happens to signallers? Do you still get rostered in to work even if there isn't a single train due?
A quick hypothetical question.....!
From what I've read on here, a lot of people apply for numerous positions at a time. If you applied initially for say a grade 2 position, and were offered a position, but we're also applying for a grade 5 at the same time. Would you have to just decide whether to accept the grade 2 and forget about the other one, take the risk and reject the grade 2 offer and hope you got the grade 5, or would the company let you go to the grade 5 if you were successful for that position?
It would appear yes, 150% + comp or
Yes, there’s still work to do even then there aren’t any passenger trains.
Yes I was also offered the job a few weeks back although my box is to be decided but I'm talking formal offer
A quick hypothetical question.....!
From what I've read on here, a lot of people apply for numerous positions at a time. If you applied initially for say a grade 2 position, and were offered a position, but we're also applying for a grade 5 at the same time. Would you have to just decide whether to accept the grade 2 and forget about the other one, take the risk and reject the grade 2 offer and hope you got the grade 5, or would the company let you go to the grade 5 if you were successful for that position?
Network Rail are paying you so you’ll be in the signalbox for your rostered shifts whether or not there are trains running. If you’re looking for a job where you don’t have to go in if there’s no work for you to do then perhaps look at something with a zero hours contract..?We shall see. It's a pretty neglected route from the TOC. It had no trains at all the other week because they ran out of them. I'd be intrigued to see if NR did take the chance to do work in the very frequent breaks!
Network Rail are paying you so you’ll be in the signalbox for your rostered shifts whether or not there are trains running. If you’re looking for a job where you don’t have to go in if there’s no work for you to do then perhaps look at something with a zero hours contract..?
Similar to Tom, I went for 3 interviews in one week. Got offered the Grade 2 first. Even filled out the paperwork and had the medical for my Grade 2, a few weeks later the offer for my current Grade 4 ROC job came through and I was able to accept it and it just trumped the Grade 2 offer no problems.
You would just need to let HR know and explain the situation. But I had zero problems doing it.
Good luck. Always a good sign when you come out positive afterwards.I had my interview today... I done as best as I could and think it went well.. I shall keep my fingers crossed!
Good luck. Always a good sign when you come out positive afterwards.
I had my interview today... I done as best as I could and think it went well.. I shall keep my fingers crossed!
In my present role strike action by a subset of workers along the supply chain would directly affect my work and make it impossible to carry out my role. If the strike action is planed in advance like RMTs we have numerous options. Either my day off is changed to the day of action, I have the option to take paid leave if I have any left and if not unpaid leave because after all its not my fault there is no work for me to do.
I posed the question because I don't know. What you did for those four months while the line was shut would interest me as I don't have the foggiest what to expect as not only is strike action incredibly common on the line i'll be working on, as is all services being suspended due to lack of staff or rolling stock. Obviously one of the questions in interview is what would you do during periods of inactivity. 30 mins between trains is far different to 4 months and its not something you can easily comprehend unless you've experienced it like you have.
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many boxes/panels etc have a 'dead' period in the early hours of the morning. What do you think signallers do during this time?
I've been wondering about how to answer that if it comes up in an interview. Tidy up the box then read a book?
The post I have an application in for has no passenger trains between 02:00 and 04:30 6 days a week. Sunday dead period is closer to 00:00 - 08:00
I've been wondering about how to answer that if it comes up in an interview. Tidy up the box then read a book?
The post I have an application in for has no passenger trains between 02:00 and 04:30 6 days a week. Sunday dead period is closer to 00:00 - 08:00
Anyone know what hotel I will be living Just wondering what sort of luxuries (or not!) it may have like a gym etc