Hi Lynx,
Didn't candidates have at least 2 weeks between starting ist training and getting to do the e learning not sure why they are compacting it even more so close to dates.
Seems quite unfair in a way that I will have to cram this learning into a few days but I will try my hardest to get it all done prior to week 1!
Understandable, for what it's worth in my experience it's very basic foundation stuff, like a small introduction into a few topics just to understand basic principles, terminologies and which areas of the business handle which infrastructure etc.
I think it’s the new way they’re doing recruitment. Get a group of pool signallers and then when a vacancy comes up they can apply for it so g2 while training
You didn’t get an interview this time. But they’ll keep your details on file for the next time a job comes available. Keep your eye out though and apply for it again.
If it’s any help i received an email at 10 past 9 this morning saying I had failed the interview that I had never gone to for this exact role. Have emailed recruitment to see what is happening as seems to be a slight mess up at the moment for this role. They are very good at responding to emails from previous emails to them, and have never had a problem contacting them if needed
What happens then if no vacancies come up during IST? I imagine they know positions are coming up - they wouldn't want signallers sitting around with no box.
Something I wondered myself considering all of the boxes are full after a recent recruitment drive but people are always moving on so I imagine something will come up during/after signal school. The interviewing for a role again a little weird. NWR paid for someone to go signal school and someone off the street might score better than them at interview
Most of the jobs don’t go external so they will only be interviewing against other internal candidates.
Thank you.
I was recruited in 2020 and had this, 12 month contract including passing signalling school, then apply for vacancies during and afterwards. It's not brand new. I didn't manage to secure a box after completing IST (three of the six in my class were in this position) so we trained at boxes and kept applying. I took a crossing keeper role in the meantime to gain experience of the line and shift working, which was really helpful. They are not going to turf you out once they've spent good money training you up, just keep trying, keep showing enthusiasm and eventually you'll get a permanent post.
I’m afraid I don’t work in that area but Shrewsbury has 4 signal boxes in the city limits alone, and several within the surrounding area are managed from there. Would you have any more specific info in re of which box?
Is there any assurances though they won't have you out the door even though common sense would suggest it's not smart business wasting money training you.
Unless things have changed they're only valid for 6 months from when you last done them.
