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I wouyldn't bother, it will do nothing to help you with the interview.
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I wouyldn't bother, it will do nothing to help you with the interview.
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endofthetunnel
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While it’s by no means essential, visiting the box absolutely could help. It can inform about the box, it’s ways and neighbouring areas and systems, methods of workings etc, plus it shows willing and putting the effort in before interviewing.
I was asked, very specifically, why have you applied for “this” box.
I’d say my visit to the box helped enormously.
Open_G. Maybe not mate but I’m 10 min away and I’m sure it won’t do any harm. If 2 candidates are kinda equal something like this could be the difference. And it’s no bother.
Congrats! Is your IST in October? If it is, we’ll be on the same one
BrummieBobby
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I respectfully disagree; its an opportunity to gain location specific knowledge and if nothing else shows willing on the part of the candidate.
Goggins
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Totally agree.. I visited a box before my interview, and they did ask if i had. Its helpful because you have gained an insight into what you could be doing etc, and you speak to an experienced signaller
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I'm sure I've got signalling school in October, where is yours?
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Well done and Good LuckEvening.
Had the final stage video interview for the Grade 2 signalling jobs this week and thought it went very well. This forum has been great, its given me a wealth of knowledge and really helped me prepare for it. I obviously don't know how good the competition is, but feel like I did the best I could and I'm quietly optimistic.
Was told I'd find out if I was successful by the end of next week. Can anyone who has been offered or rejected for the job recently tell me if they received the news by phone or email? Only asking as I tend to ignore calls from numbers I don't know, due to the constant spam calls you get these days
Cheers.
I received an email 8 weeks after my interview which i was unsuccessful, but kept on a reserve list. 2 weeks later got a phone call to offer me a position. Hope its good news for you
Bristol in October!
Goggins
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Any idea what type of Signalling Course as there is a few different ones i hear
I'm on a course in January, good luck with your course though!
Goggins
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I also got put on a reserve list in May, and they offered me a job 2 weeks later.
Think it will all depend on people leaving or turning offers down etc
It won't be Harrogate Signal Box. It's likely the Harrogate line between Poppleton and Harrogate. Specifically Cattal, Hammerton, Poppleton as there are loads of vacancies.
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Hard agree.
Leedslad0113
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Ah right. I thought they were crossing guards or something? It also advertised York outstations which I assumed poppleton etc would come under York, I would’ve thought it would be Harrogate north, starbeck or knaresborough. Either way I’ll be trying to transfer to another box after the 52 weeks as the Harrogate line is further away than I’d like to commute.
Out of interest if you know that line do you know what grades the boxes are because I know there’s several on that route and a lot of it is single line.
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Hey man congrats on getting this far. I just got offered a grade 2 position last week and it was 2 weeks after the interview, a lady from either HR or the recruitment team called me to give me the information I needed on start date and course dates etc so you’ll most likely get a phone call.Evening.
Had the final stage video interview for the Grade 2 signalling jobs this week and thought it went very well. This forum has been great, its given me a wealth of knowledge and really helped me prepare for it. I obviously don't know how good the competition is, but feel like I did the best I could and I'm quietly optimistic.
Was told I'd find out if I was successful by the end of next week. Can anyone who has been offered or rejected for the job recently tell me if they received the news by phone or email? Only asking as I tend to ignore calls from numbers I don't know, due to the constant spam calls you get these days
Cheers.
Which boxes have you applied for?
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I'm on an Absolute block course, with a 2 week conversion course at the end, best of both worlds!
JWilliams
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No, I visited about three weeks before I got an offer!
CheeseNoMayo
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Morning guys! I was offered a grade 2 position for “York Outstations” last week. I’m wondering if anyone has any ideas of what boxes this might include please? My understand is that it would be Harrogate branch line area. I’ve been given a start date towards the end of October so hopefully see some of you about! Cheers
Leedslad0113
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Congratulations bud. Harrogate line is what I’ve been offered too and same start date! Probably will be on the same course.
I work that line as a conductor atm so know the area, poppleton, hammerton or cattal are what I suspect you’ll be working. It’s semaphore signals too pulling big old levers.
Oh nice congrats! Thank for the info.
Goggins
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Could be on the same course then, as the area I'm going to be working in is absolute block and track circuit block
I was reserve list in May too but I’ve since seen the box & area I applied for advertised again.
Just had my offer pack. Couple of questions
1. What is the Annual Leave Entitlement for a signaller working 12 hour shifts?
2. Is Training Pay as follows (Grade 7 position)
IST G2
On Location Training G4
1st Desk Signed G7
3. I am already a member of RPS, what is my options on this?
1. What is the Annual Leave Entitlement for a signaller working 12 hour shifts?
2. Is Training Pay as follows (Grade 7 position)
IST G2
On Location Training G4
1st Desk Signed G7
3. I am already a member of RPS, what is my options on this?
Thanks mate. All 4 London based ones that were up recently. Cheers for the info - presumed it would be a call if successful and email if you weren't.
Leedslad0113
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Thanks for this bud
Hiya! Congrats to you both. Thought I'd reach out and say Hello, as I've also been offered Harrogate Area with the same start date
Leedslad0113
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Congrats to you too bud! I’ve just sent off all my acceptance stuff and just waiting on a date for a medical. You local to Harrogate then? I originally wanted Wakefield but don’t get a choice on who accepts you.Hiya! Congrats to you both. Thought I'd reach out and say Hello, as I've also been offered Harrogate Area with the same start date
Yeah, local to Harrogate
I am also just awaiting the date for medical after sending off my acceptance stuff. Yeah, I'm local to Harrogate. Guess it was a bit easier/more difficult as it was the only area that I put down. Although, will be interesting to see which boxes are considered to be in the Harrogate area.LJC2023
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Hi all- was successful for the grade 2 Yorkshire posts too. Been given a provisional start date of the end of October and then signaller training couple of weeks into November. Sent everything off too so just waiting for my medical ect. To my amazement was offered a box in the Scunthorpe area which is where I’m actually from, so can’t wait to get started 
CheeseNoMayo
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Cheers guys! Congrats to both of you! I’ve sent all my acceptance things off and awaiting a medical date presumably same as you! Will be interesting to see for definite what box/boxes our patches haveHiya! Congrats to you both. Thought I'd reach out and say Hello, as I've also been offered Harrogate Area with the same start date