lt looks like I have a 2nd interview looming as the status has changed to 2nd assessment pending on the online portal, but who knows really
Mutual exchanges of holiday blocks and agreements to work to let someone take leave are fine but I am really not keen on shift swaps. There has been trouble with those in the past in my area. Anything like that must go through the roster clerk I do not like private arrangements because they have a habit of falling down eventually.
You'll be in a hotel and not expected to travel.Hi all, I'm booked onto a course in York, commencing February the 17th. I am based in Teesside. Does anyone know whether I'll be booked into a hotel for the duration or expected to travel each day, with it not being too much of a distance. Either is fine but with 3 young kids I was rather looking forward to a bit of peace-and-quiet to get some studying in.
Thanks in advance.
You get a day off to move house. As for the rest that's the good thing about being a signaller. You can work anywhere.So...
Has anyone on here been in a role previously in one geographical area for example:
a signaller at Three bridges, but wants to move to York and set themselves up permanently, including moving home etc..
Who has experience/knowledge of colleagues doing this?
I have worked for network rail over 5 years now and just want to understand what’s in place as I have not yet come across a policy regarding this.
many thanks in advance
You get a day off to move house. As for the rest that's the good thing about being a signaller. You can work anywhere.
Hi Peter and thank you for your response
so as it were, a LOM can’t knock a candidate back if they apply from “off patch”?
You would probably tell them in an interview you plan to move. There’s also the fact you might not be able to be released from your current role for a while that you will have to plan around. I’ve heard some people being in purgatory for over 6 months, while their LOM recruited their replacement, sent them signalling school and got them passed out etc etcHi Peter and thank you for your response
so as it were, a LOM can’t knock a candidate back if they apply from “off patch”?
You would probably tell them in an interview you plan to move. There’s also the fact you might not be able to be released from your current role for a while that you will have to plan around. I’ve heard some people being in purgatory for over 6 months, while their LOM recruited their replacement, sent them signalling school and got them passed out etc etc
Thanks both, appreciated
You'll be in a hotel and not expected to travel.
What it is, i have not yet been signalling school etc as I am working as a MOM but always wanted to be a signaller - passed the online tests etc just never got an interview,
I am looking to move to reduce commute times, better property prices and nicer work locations etc..
I would of course notify the hiring LOM of my intentions just wanted to hear from people in the roles if they have experienced anything otherwise
thank you
Transferring is not an issue, if you have the best interview then you will get the job. Sometimes it is good to get a bit of fresh blood into an area. I have known quite a few signallers who have moved Route sometimes from one extreme end of the country to the other. Phone the hiring LOM and have a chat when you put your application in. I like it when a candidate phones me it shows they are keen.
The only thing I would say is that despite being a national company working to a standard Rule Book many practices can be quite different between the Routes so be prepared for a learning curve while you find out how things are done in your new area.
I have an interview coming up soon for Arnside SB
However, apart from numerous exterior shots, and the fact that it is listed, I can't seem to find much more about it on the web.
Is it TCB or AB?
I am guessing that it is 2 shifts (8 hour ish)
Is there enything else that I should know?
Regards
Ian
Works AB both ways (Carnforth Station Junction on the Up, Grange or Ulverston on the Down depending if Grange is swithced in)
It's open 24 hours, and is on a 12 hour roster.
Hello all ,
I have just received an email :
I am pleased to inform you your application for future Signaller opportunities based at York and the surrounding areas has been shortlisted.
You are invited to attend anassessment event in York where you will receive a welcome presentation andundertake a competency based interview. Please click on the link below to select a date and time you would like to attend.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision http://www.networkrail.co.uk/safety
What does this assessment involve ? Is it only a competency based interview ?
I had an assessment day or a position in Ely in september , but they told me that in the email for ely :
The day will consist of assessments ( tests ) which you are required to pass; if you are successful you will be put forward for interview which will take place the same day.
Thanks
Hi all,
Spent a fair amount of time reading through this thread the last few days. Some invaluable info which I'm very appreciative of.
Just wondering if anyone's had this before - I've just filled out the application questionnaire on NR's website and when I clicked 'Finish Test' at the end all I've been presented with is a blank screen with a blue banner across the top containing the NR logo. I've no way of knowing whether its accepted it or not (I haven't had an email to tell me, but then I don't know whether they send you an 'application received' email anyways). I don't want to hit the refresh button either in case it submits it all a second time.
Anybody on here heard any updates from the Dunblane vacancies as yet?
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?
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?
Well done!!
I've also applied for the same one... got an email today asking me to select my preferred location by 2nd Feb and that assessments would be the following week.
Did you get this before the invitation for assessment email?
Really depends on how organised your chain of command is i think. I started sig school this week, and knew where and when it was a month or so in advance. But, i only found out the hotel details about a week beforehand.