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Hey Woody, yeah I’ve gone for it as well and haven’t heard anything back yet. Hopefully we will hear something back soon.
Mines still I'm progress, I think we'll hear something in the next week or so. Got to remember there's probably over 300 odd applicants to go through so as slow as always but hopefully worth it.
Signaller on my route is a retained fire fighter. Makes himself available on rest days only. No problem as long he gets his rest.
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Anyone got any info on the recent crossing keepers for basingstoke ??
roster
single manned
why there taking on 6 employees etc...?
roster
single manned
why there taking on 6 employees etc...?
Jellyfish22
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They checked my cholesterol too. Apparently it was very high
Afterwards heard that it’s optional but i wasn’t told that at the timeSteveswan10
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Okay thanks....think I'd better lay off the bacon sarnies this week lolThey checked my cholesterol too. Apparently it was very high
Jellyfish22
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They wouldn’t fail you over it anyway but i’m happy i found out now so i can do something about it
Simon wathall
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Anyone on here applied for the grade 2 high peak, hope valley area?
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Hi, sorry to jump onto this one. Has anyone gone for interviews for the Crediton & Exmouth roles yet? how long is this likely to sit at assessment? I heard that the idea is for the successful applicants to go onto the Signalling course in January.
I think they will be sending out tests for people by now or very soon, then interviews by end of month/start of Dec. This is never a quick process so can't see the January target being kept
Hi all, I did the tests about 3 weeks ago, been sat at assessment ever since, it’s never a quick process, I’m sure we’ll hear something soon
I was wondering this too. I smashed an application in before the deadline, and was invited to take 3 online assessments yesterday. The dots and the shapes were fine, absolutely no idea about the psycometric bit.Anyone got any info on the recent crossing keepers for basingstoke ??
roster
single manned
why there taking on 6 employees etc...?
Anneruon
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I'll second the unlikely hood of January. I was offered a signaller job last week (woooo!!!) And it's going to be tight to sort out all the paperwork for my January start
Congratulations Anneruon! How did your interview go? I'm swatting up for mine next week
Anneruon
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Thank you! The interview went really well, think I'm quite lucky that my previous jobs have a lot of crossover for Signaller so I have easy access to lots of examples for my STARR answers.
Having said that it's definitely worth going over your answers to the original application questions!
Good luck for next week!
Oh that's good to know! No doubt you're buzzing to get started!
I have a lot of similar experience too, just hope I present myself properly and tell them what they need to hear.
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Heya,
Yea them 3 tests,i have already done and they last for a year but this psycometric test is a new one for me.
How were the 3 tests,still numerical and a judgemental one?
Congrats on getting the place, I got put on the reserve list for it unfortunately.
Unsuccessful!!! On to the next one! Good luck with yours
Dam Sucks, onto the next application!
Lewis Williams
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Hi all,
Bit of a long time forum lurker here.
Got a job offer a couple of weeks back for a box in Herefordshire, and passed my medical on Monday.
Got to be honest, I'm absolutely over the moon. Getting a bit apprehensive though, so just looking for a bit of feedback on what to expect at the school?
Cheers.
Bit of a long time forum lurker here.
Got a job offer a couple of weeks back for a box in Herefordshire, and passed my medical on Monday.
Got to be honest, I'm absolutely over the moon. Getting a bit apprehensive though, so just looking for a bit of feedback on what to expect at the school?
Cheers.
89jordanbj
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A wealth of information at a very quick pace. A lot of hard work and practice on the simulator. Hopefully meet some great people. A lot of food!
Above all, I found it very enjoyable and would love to go back but the work needs to be put in to not get left behind.
What box will you be working if you don't mind me asking? I work a box near that part of the route so any questions feel free to drop me a message.
Congratulations and good luck.
I also work the same route (Pontrilas). Will you be going to Bristol or one of the other schools?
I can second what 89jordanbj said. If you put the work in you'll be fine and even have some fun along the way.
Lewis Williams
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Cheers for the feedback lads. It's the Moreton On Lugg box. Had no confirmation of the exact school yet, just been told that it's in early Feb. Still buzzing off it, been trying to get into a role for years now.
Signaller Apprentices (Three Bridges, Barnham, Minster, Deal, Cuxton, Wateringbury & Gillingham
Signaller Apprentices (Three Bridges, Barnham, Minster, Deal, Cuxton, Wateringbury & Gillingham | 05 December, 2021 | Jobs and careers with Network Rail
Jobs and careers with Network Rail - Your decisions will make all the difference Our 12-month programme gives you practical hands on experience and strong foundations of industry knowledge. Your training and learning experiences will cover all areas of operations including stations, signalling...
Seen these roles being advertised externally and asking if anyone knows how this works in terms of pay progression... are you basically going to be on the £26k start salary until you have done all the various attachments etc through the course of the year. I have several mates that would love to join the profession but realistically there is no way they could take that sort of pay cut for 12 months or more...
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Good luck, it's a nice Box
You might to have a look at this for a bit of background:
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its an apprenticeship so when you finish you’ll be have to apply for another role hopefully on better pay!Signaller Apprentices (Three Bridges, Barnham, Minster, Deal, Cuxton, Wateringbury & Gillingham
Signaller Apprentices (Three Bridges, Barnham, Minster, Deal, Cuxton, Wateringbury & Gillingham | 05 December, 2021 | Jobs and careers with Network Rail
Jobs and careers with Network Rail - Your decisions will make all the difference Our 12-month programme gives you practical hands on experience and strong foundations of industry knowledge. Your training and learning experiences will cover all areas of operations including stations, signalling...careers.networkrail.co.uk
Seen these roles being advertised externally and asking if anyone knows how this works in terms of pay progression... are you basically going to be on the £26k start salary until you have done all the various attachments etc through the course of the year. I have several mates that would love to join the profession but realistically there is no way they could take that sort of pay cut for 12 months or more...
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What job was this? In the roc or asc? Don't remember seeing any vacancies for crossing keepers around thereAnyone got any info on the recent crossing keepers for basingstoke ??
roster
single manned
why there taking on 6 employees etc...?