A career as a signaller

[High Dyke]

Hi all, thanks for the previous information in this thread I have been working my way through it all.

If you’re successful at interview and medical etc. and are given a job offer would you then be given a place at the nearest to your home signalling school or will they send you anywhere?

Where are the schools located, I’ve seen online there are ones in York, South Wales and near Birmingham. There was also mention in this thread a few years ago about one in Preston, is that still in operation?

For info, the position applied for is a G2 position and I’m at the assessment centre stage.

Welcome. In theory you could attend the nearest signalling school, but in reality you could end up anywhere. It depends on what capacity each location has. There's also a school at Derby.

 

[Brett55]

Hi all, thanks for the previous information in this thread I have been working my way through it all.

If you’re successful at interview and medical etc. and are given a job offer would you then be given a place at the nearest to your home signalling school or will they send you anywhere?

Where are the schools located, I’ve seen online there are ones in York, South Wales and near Birmingham. There was also mention in this thread a few years ago about one in Preston, is that still in operation?

For info, the position applied for is a G2 position and I’m at the assessment centre stage.

Hi Chor48,

Are you asking about sig school or box location?
When you applied, it would have been for a specific region. I.e. South Wales. And they could send you to any sign school that has the space.
I'm based in South Wales and went to Bristol for 10 weeks and York for 2 weeks.

Cheers.

 

[Nobby664]

Hello,

I’ve been reading the thread but can only find figures from 2016. Could anyone give me an idea of what a Grade 2 salary would be per month after tax with the additional supplements added please?

Box is 7 day, early/lates only, no nights.

Also, what would be the salary with a reasonable amount of OT?


Thanks.

 

[chor48]

Welcome. In theory you could attend the nearest signalling school, but in reality you could end up anywhere. It depends on what capacity each location has. There's also a school at Derby.

Thanks for the info, appreciated.

Hi Chor48,

Are you asking about sig school or box location?
When you applied, it would have been for a specific region. I.e. South Wales. And they could send you to any sign school that has the space.
I'm based in South Wales and went to Bristol for 10 weeks and York for 2 weeks.

Cheers.

Thanks for the info. It was the schools I was asking about rather than the box. The job ad was for a specific box rather than a region.

 

[AshleySig]

Hi guys, I'm starting my IST soon in Bristol, just wondering what hotels they're likely to put me in? and any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Brett55]

Hi guys, I'm starting my IST soon in Bristol, just wondering what hotels they're likely to put me in? and any other info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Congrats. Bristol IST is amazing. Are you doing AB or TCB? When I was there, we were put in the Hilton near Bristol station for 2 weeks and grand Mercure for 8 weeks. There were 2 in the village inn but would have to drive or taxi to IST.
These are the ones I know but NWR could use others.

Hello,

I’ve been reading the thread but can only find figures from 2016. Could anyone give me an idea of what a Grade 2 salary would be per month after tax with the additional supplements added please?

Box is 7 day, early/lates only, no nights.

Also, what would be the salary with a reasonable amount of OT?


Thanks.

You want to DM me and I'll give you some info.

 

[Nobby664]

Congrats. Bristol IST is amazing. Are you doing AB or TCB? When I was there, we were put in the Hilton near Bristol station for 2 weeks and grand Mercure for 8 weeks. There were 2 in the village inn but would have to drive or taxi to IST.
These are the ones I know but NWR could use others.


You want to DM me and I'll give you some info.

Thank you, DM sent

 

[Pcoftw]

Can anyone give any info’ on the G6 Birmingham vacancy? I.e rosters, shift times/ durations, area covered and if G6 is the highest grade in West Midlands signalling centre. Can’t really see much info’ about it on this thread.

 

[Oaksie]

Evening all! I’ve just found out I have passed the online interviews and awaiting to see if I get offered an assessment centre for the Upminster posting. Just wondered if anyone knew what sort of shift pattern they work there and any tips for the assessment centre in the hopes I get one and don’t go onto a waitlist.
Cheers

 

[WL113]

Can anyone give any info’ on the G6 Birmingham vacancy? I.e rosters, shift times/ durations, area covered and if G6 is the highest grade in West Midlands signalling centre. Can’t really see much info’ about it on this thread.

The Grade 6 link in Birmingham ROC (The former West Midlands Signalling Centre) works three workstations: Walsall, Bescot and Stourbridge, All track circuit only, no axle counters,
12 hour roster. 0700-1900 days and 1900-0700 nights. The link is one of the lower grades in BROC. The Saltley link, (Washwood Heath, Water Orton, Bromsgrove and Kings Norton workstations) is Grade 7, Wolverhampton is Grade 7, Cherwell Valley is Grade 7, BROC South (Coventry, North Warwick and Snow Hill workstations) is Grade 7. The highest grade is the New Street link (Stour Valley, New Street Station and Proof House workstations) That is Grade 9. The lowest is Telford, Grade 5.

 

[AshleySig]

Congrats. Bristol IST is amazing. Are you doing AB or TCB? When I was there, we were put in the Hilton near Bristol station for 2 weeks and grand Mercure for 8 weeks. There were 2 in the village inn but would have to drive or taxi to IST.
These are the ones I know but NWR could use others.


You want to DM me and I'll give you some info.

Thank you, I'm excited to get started. I'm doing AB. Any advice for me? Thanks

 

[Brett55]

Thank you, I'm excited to get started. I'm doing AB. Any advice for me? Thanks

I did AB with a trainer called Ian. Honestly one of the best trainers I've met. He has a wealth of knowledge and made the course better. So if you have him your off to a great start in my opinion.

Bristol training center is great, you'll get to see the engineering training too and can see what it's like on their side. Get Plenty of time for sim practice. (Before and after lessons). It's easy to get to via parkway station or driving.

As you can imagine, it's a lot to absorb. As they say, "You'll get out what you put in" . So revision is vital.

All the best and go smash it.

 

[Mounty87]

Hi All

Quick question for anybody that has attended IST before.

I’m not getting ahead of myself but I have my interview next week. If successful I’d assume my training would be starting in the next couple of months. I have a holiday booked in August so I’m just wondering if anybody else has had this and will I need to cancel my holiday?

TIA

 

[MikeOff]

Hi All

Quick question for anybody that has attended IST before.

I’m not getting ahead of myself but I have my interview next week. If successful I’d assume my training would be starting in the next couple of months. I have a holiday booked in August so I’m just wondering if anybody else has had this and will I need to cancel my holiday?

TIA

You’ll be asked at interview if you’ve any holiday booked - if you aren’t flag it up. I know people who were given a start date after their holiday. The more notice you give the better but you will not be able to miss IST. In my experience NWR will accommodate most requests. My previous employer asked if I could delay my start date which wasn’t a problem but it will be down to the hiring manager and the route

 

[cxlla]

Congrats. Bristol IST is amazing. Are you doing AB or TCB? When I was there, we were put in the Hilton near Bristol station for 2 weeks and grand Mercure for 8 weeks. There were 2 in the village inn but would have to drive or taxi to IST.
These are the ones I know but NWR could use others.


You want to DM me and I'll give you some info.

Hi Brett. I've shot you a DM also. Thanks

 

[Pcoftw]

The Grade 6 link in Birmingham ROC (The former West Midlands Signalling Centre) works three workstations: Walsall, Bescot and Stourbridge, All track circuit only, no axle counters,
12 hour roster. 0700-1900 days and 1900-0700 nights. The link is one of the lower grades in BROC. The Saltley link, (Washwood Heath, Water Orton, Bromsgrove and Kings Norton workstations) is Grade 7, Wolverhampton is Grade 7, Cherwell Valley is Grade 7, BROC South (Coventry, North Warwick and Snow Hill workstations) is Grade 7. The highest grade is the New Street link (Stour Valley, New Street Station and Proof House workstations) That is Grade 9. The lowest is Telford, Grade 5.

cheers bud’.