Love this!I know of one driver who is convinced that SG stands for Signal Go as every time he presses that button, the signal clears.
Sorry to hear this. Did you get to the interview stage? You should certainly apply again.
Yeah mate I got to the interview stage. It was my first application so I should be proud I got this far. I'll definitely apply again.
Cheers mate, maybe next time eh? Yeah I totally get you, I just need to improve my communication and be more clear and concise. At least next time I'll know what to expect.Sorry to hear that pal. I didn't like the scenario assessment either. While I get what they are after, it's weird and unnatural.
I have absolutely no idea how to improve on it next time.
Hello all! Firstly I'd like to echo what others have said, this thread has been a valuable source of information. There's a ton of information and it took some time to plough through but it's worthwhile, if like me, you're coming at this from outside of the industry. Thank you to all those who have contributed
I'm delighted to have had 'the call' from HR - I've been successful and I'll be off to school (all being well) end of Jan / start of Feb whoop whoop
I've got a couple of questions that may have been covered (apologies if I've missed them) but perhaps some of the old salts on here can chime in!
The first is related to night shifts. Having never worked nights are there any tips on how to cope with them... I'm guessing you can either deal with them or you can't? Clearly, it's going to be different for different folks but how long does it take to adjust and how long does it take to feel 'normal' again after a run of nights? There were some excellent tips in this thread on what to take to work with you so perhaps there's some night shift best practice that can be shared.
The second is related to the shift pattern. The box where I'll be working is 12hr shifts weekdays and 8hr weekends. During the interview, I asked what the rota typically looks like and the answer was 72hrs over a 13 day period. In the depths of this thread someone kindly posted a rota but it was for a box in Sussex which included earlies, lates, nights, 12hr nights and 12hr days so not really applicable to me. Could anyone who has experience of this shift pattern possibly share what their rota? Like those before me, I'm trying to get a feel for how my work / life balance will look.
Many thanks and again, I'm sorry if I've missed the answer elsewhere in the thread.
and congratulations. I find the best way to get used to nights is to really rest on your rest days, I take it verrrry easy and do my best to get a decent kip in at home.
Hello all! Firstly I'd like to echo what others have said, this thread has been a valuable source of information. There's a ton of information and it took some time to plough through but it's worthwhile, if like me, you're coming at this from outside of the industry. Thank you to all those who have contributed
I'm delighted to have had 'the call' from HR - I've been successful and I'll be off to school (all being well) end of Jan / start of Feb whoop whoop
I've got a couple of questions that may have been covered (apologies if I've missed them) but perhaps some of the old salts on here can chime in!
The first is related to night shifts. Having never worked nights are there any tips on how to cope with them... I'm guessing you can either deal with them or you can't? Clearly, it's going to be different for different folks but how long does it take to adjust and how long does it take to feel 'normal' again after a run of nights? There were some excellent tips in this thread on what to take to work with you so perhaps there's some night shift best practice that can be shared.
The second is related to the shift pattern. The box where I'll be working is 12hr shifts weekdays and 8hr weekends. During the interview, I asked what the rota typically looks like and the answer was 72hrs over a 13 day period. In the depths of this thread someone kindly posted a rota but it was for a box in Sussex which included earlies, lates, nights, 12hr nights and 12hr days so not really applicable to me. Could anyone who has experience of this shift pattern possibly share what their rota? Like those before me, I'm trying to get a feel for how my work / life balance will look.
Many thanks and again, I'm sorry if I've missed the answer elsewhere in the thread.
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Everyone's different when it comes to working nights. Personally I prefer working the 12 hour night shift, roads aren't too bad coming into work and practically empty on the commute back home.
Well done mate. I also got 'the call' for Hexham as wellHello all! Firstly I'd like to echo what others have said, this thread has been a valuable source of information. There's a ton of information and it took some time to plough through but it's worthwhile, if like me, you're coming at this from outside of the industry. Thank you to all those who have contributed
I'm delighted to have had 'the call' from HR - I've been successful and I'll be off to school (all being well) end of Jan / start of Feb whoop whoop
I've got a couple of questions that may have been covered (apologies if I've missed them) but perhaps some of the old salts on here can chime in!
The first is related to night shifts. Having never worked nights are there any tips on how to cope with them... I'm guessing you can either deal with them or you can't? Clearly, it's going to be different for different folks but how long does it take to adjust and how long does it take to feel 'normal' again after a run of nights? There were some excellent tips in this thread on what to take to work with you so perhaps there's some night shift best practice that can be shared.
The second is related to the shift pattern. The box where I'll be working is 12hr shifts weekdays and 8hr weekends. During the interview, I asked what the rota typically looks like and the answer was 72hrs over a 13 day period. In the depths of this thread someone kindly posted a rota but it was for a box in Sussex which included earlies, lates, nights, 12hr nights and 12hr days so not really applicable to me. Could anyone who has experience of this shift pattern possibly share what their rota? Like those before me, I'm trying to get a feel for how my work / life balance will look.
Many thanks and again, I'm sorry if I've missed the answer elsewhere in the thread.
. I'm over the border in the darkest depths of Cumbria. Looks like were in the same.....box. Like you, can't wait to get stuck in. We'll definitely exchange notes at some point.I hated that, 2 or 3 dots isn't an issue, when you start getting 4 or 5 then it's a whole different ball game
it's a long time to wait, my offer was in July, i'm just glad I aren't in desperate need for money in the meantime
Thanks for the info. Are you based at one of the boxes in wembley? I live near Watford so if theres a box near there thats even better. Rota looks good. I have my interview in a few weeks for wembley mainline grade 8 but maybe the interview will cover the other boxes in wembley.
I’m size 15, welcome to the club!!
If you’re going to be working a box where you have to go outside to operate a level cossing, swing bridge or some similar niche item of equipment then you’ll need to wear safety boots with ankle support while you do that. Safety shoes/trainers and rigger boots are not permitted.
As part of your medical you will get your feet properly measured (or at least, you should - and can ask if they don’t). From this then NR will be able to order the correct size - or if they can’t get them, you will be able to reclaim the cost of buying them yourself.
Well, I had mine done, so we can only offer what we know!
You’re in for one hell of a surprise, there’s nothing that compares to Network Rail night shifts.
i had my medical within the last 2 months and definitely had my feet measured, don't think it really matters though as i filled in the ppe form then got an email saying i had been sent the form by accident and my signaller role did not require ppe
