Was just about to message to see if you heard anything today.Another unsuccessful email![]()
That’s great news, the very best of luck to you buddyWas just about to message to see if you heard anything today.
Sorry to hear it’s not good news. I have been invited to the testing stage.
12 weeks from the interview date, is what I've been toldDoes anyone know if the rule about being paid your new grade while waiting to be released still applies? Read differing things, some say 12 weeks after you receive the job offer. Others say 12 weeks from the vacancies closing date.
You're on the same course as me by the sound of it mate.Sorry ment 14th Feb-been writing March so much its on auto lol (but was originally ment to be going to York on 7th feb)
Tough one that, I thought I did terrible but passed, so fingers crossed for you.Just completed the online testing for a relief position.
Felt like I smashed them all apart from the final memory test, those damn dots in between different tasks!!!![]()
I start 7th, but been told Preston, LOM said to expect joining instructions this weekHi all, anyone starting York on 7th March? How much info have you had with regards to hotel etc...
Does anyone know if the rule about being paid your new grade while waiting to be released still applies? Read differing things, some say 12 weeks after you receive the job offer. Others say 12 weeks from the vacancies closing date.
Hi HeadshotIt is 12 weeks from the date of advertisement, if the post was vacant at that point, or 12 weeks from when it becomes vacant if that is later. If you want further help PM me.
Hi Headshot
Does that happen automatically or do you have to chase it up? Sorry can’t pm you not enough comments yet cheers
Im currently training as a signaller! Almost at the end of the IST course now…2 weeks left. I was worried about the same thing, i can assure you there will be vacancies for you. As soon as you near the end of your course you will be actively told about new vacancies and encouraged to apply by your manager. As long as you pass all your training, you will get a jobWhen you’re asked to apply for locations when you start training, how does this work? Is there a list of vacancies that are available in your area or are there only certain places you can apply for?
What if you go through signalling school and there are no locations with vacancies near to you?
I’ve accepted the offer of employment and look forward to getting started, but worry that if they’re unable to find a place it could be a big risk in leaving a current job? It’s a permanent contract, so by that I presume the vacancies are there to be filled?
Thanks for the reply I’ll bare this in mindHaving been through this recently I'll answer:
You'll probably have to chase it. My LOM was very efficient, and I got my new grade plus back pay (was a long wait!) in time for the following pay slip, without any dramas, resistance etc.
However, from what I hear it's not always as simple, and it may take longer with other people - especially if your line manager is being awkward, or is just overwhelmed with work, or simply misinformed.
Spot on mate, nice one. How have you found it?Im currently training as a signaller! Almost at the end of the IST course now…2 weeks left. I was worried about the same thing, i can assure you there will be vacancies for you. As soon as you near the end of your course you will be actively told about new vacancies and encouraged to apply by your manager. As long as you pass all your training, you will get a jobits in their interest to get you in as soon as possible as it costs a lot to train people and they don’t want you sitting at home getting paid doing nothing lol
Hi, I got Warrington! Just wondering if you’ve heard anything for signalling school yet? I’ve had start dates just nothing else.Hi, I applied for Liverpool Warrington and Chester role(Chester preferred) Had a interview and job offer laster week
You're a gem mate, thanks alot for this.Signallers are paid every 4 weeks (13 times per year)
Shifts commencing between Sunday January 30th 2022 and Saturday 26th February 2022 - Paid Friday 4th March 2022
Shifts commencing between Sunday February 27th 2022 and Saturday 26th March 2022 - Paid Friday 1st April 2022
It’s been good, its very fast paced though… kind of wish they would give you longer to absorb what your being taught. Just learnt single line working and working single and bidirectional lines by pilotman and my brain is fried lol and the exams in less than a weekSpot on mate, nice one. How have you found it?
Sorry to hear that. My email a couple of weeks ago specifically said I was on a reserve listI didn’t get it unfortunately. Proper gutted.
Does anyone know how the reserve list works? Do you have to be specifically told you’re on it?
I only ask because my feedback email basically said I did really well, I didn’t have any areas to improve upon so I must have been close to getting it.
Sorry if I sound arrogant I don’t mean to!
You claim it on the online business portal. They usually place you in a hotel as the course involves long days with early starts and late finishes to practice on the simulator. You’ll also benefit from study groups with the rest of the course. If they offer a hotel they may be less likely to offer to pay your daily expenses (perhaps other than in very unique circumstances but that’s more speculation). We had someone on our course who lived in the town where the training took place and they still stayed in the hotel - there were some very late evenings studying!Hi. I'm due start IST on 4th April like many others on here. I am just wondering on how claiming for travel there and back works, is there some sort of form etc? I am planning on travelling there and back each day as its only a 40 min train journey. Who should I contact to get this or get information from? Thank you.
Rosters will book your tickets and sort that out, you don't pay for it. Speak to your LOM if you need more info.Hi. I'm due start IST on 4th April like many others on here. I am just wondering on how claiming for travel there and back works, is there some sort of form etc? I am planning on travelling there and back each day as its only a 40 min train journey. Who should I contact to get this or get information from? Thank you.
I'd also advise staying in the hotel provided. Aside from the advice already given, the distractions of being at home can be a disadvantage. One of the course members on my IST started off staying at home, but very quickly changed to staying in the hotel when they realised the down side of being at home.Hi. I'm due start IST on 4th April like many others on here. I am just wondering on how claiming for travel there and back works, is there some sort of form etc? I am planning on travelling there and back each day as its only a 40 min train journey. Who should I contact to get this or get information from? Thank you.