DB cargo Groundstaff question

[Bucephalus]

Hi, I have an assessment for groundstaff (mobile operative) coming up soon and I was wondering if anyone already does this job or knows about it:

https://uk.dbcargo.com/rail-uk-en/o...oundstaff-positions-3530360?contentId=1926516

My current work aren't too keen on me going to the assessment despite being under the same umbrella company so I would like to get an idea of what I could be getting in to. The idea of working for a FOC does appeal to me I must say

 

[Atishyou]

It's train preparation, Inc shunting (movement of wagons), brake tests, checking wagons are safe and loaded correctly.

Depending on the location, there's also discharging wagons.

 

[Bucephalus]

Thanks Atishyou. It's the north kent location and I'm gonna go for it. Even though I'll almost certainly have to pay back my £2000 training bond if successful, I think it is still worth trying.

 

[f1nch26]

Hi, I've been invited to an assessment day on the 5th April, but cant make that day as I'm going away for a few days. Has anyone else ever had this problem, and have they been able to arrange another day? I was informed that it's pretty much a one time thing so if I cant go, that's it

 

[Bucephalus]

Hi, I've been invited to an assessment day on the 5th April, but cant make that day as I'm going away for a few days. Has anyone else ever had this problem, and have they been able to arrange another day? I was informed that it's pretty much a one time thing so if I cant go, that's it

I couldn't go to mine because my employer wouldn't honour the day off (still in training). I've been kept on file with DB so probably that's it until the job comes up again

 

[Stigy]

Hi, I've been invited to an assessment day on the 5th April, but cant make that day as I'm going away for a few days. Has anyone else ever had this problem, and have they been able to arrange another day? I was informed that it's pretty much a one time thing so if I cant go, that's it

They said the same to me when I was invited for interview for a JD role. I went in the end because it meant too much to me to risk losing out (I had a meeting at work I’d ordinarily not be able to avoid....). As my luck would have it, they interviewed me only to freeze recruitment afterwards!

 

[Stigy]

Can anybody advise on specific locations? The advert says “locations to include....” which suggests the list isn’t exhaustive? I’ve put a form in for Eastleigh but I’m not holding my breath they will be recruiting at that location?

 

[f1nch26]

They said the same to me when I was invited for interview for a JD role. I went in the end because it meant too much to me to risk losing out (I had a meeting at work I’d ordinarily not be able to avoid....). As my luck would have it, they interviewed me only to freeze recruitment afterwards!

It's a tough decision to make, if they can't rearrange the date for me, I'm going to have to consider changing flights etc, paying extra for other charges, and I'd lose a day of my holiday!

 

[Stigy]

It's a tough decision to make, if they can't rearrange the date for me, I'm going to have to consider changing flights etc, paying extra for other charges, and I'd lose a day of my holiday!

I know. I don’t think I’d have been able to do it for something important like a holiday haha. My missus would have killed me. Work on the other hand...

 

[f1nch26]

I know. I don’t think I’d have been able to do it for something important like a holiday haha. My missus would have killed me. Work on the other hand...

I could get another flight the next day, but we're only away for 3 nights! I'd pay to do it another day, it's just a shame they've only arranged one day for it!

 

[Stigy]

I could get another flight the next day, but we're only away for 3 nights! I'd pay to do it another day, it's just a shame they've only arranged one day for it!

That’s what I liked about GWR, they gave a few possible dates. Good way of doing things but I guess it’s a captive audience and they won’t lose sleep if someone can’t attend.

 

[Roulstone]

I have recently applied for this role in Nottingham, does anyone know what sort of shift patterns they work each week?

 

[Dan_Gleeballs]

I have recently applied for this role in Nottingham, does anyone know what sort of shift patterns they work each week?

Good morning, you been successful in getting a job ? I start with DB in April as a mobile operative too for the Cambridgeshire hub, based in Mountsorrell. Was told it’s 3 “instances” a week but a maximum of 6 with 1 night shift it looks like. All the best

 

[Roulstone]

Good morning, you been successful in getting a job ? I start with DB in April as a mobile operative too for the Cambridgeshire hub, based in Mountsorrell. Was told it’s 3 “instances” a week but a maximum of 6 with 1 night shift it looks like. All the best

Hi, thanks for replying. I haven’t got the job yet, I’ve only just applied and was interested to find out how they worked. Cheers.

 

[Roulstone]

Is that Mountsorrel near Loughborough? Or is there another one?

 

[Dan_Gleeballs]

Is that Mountsorrel near Loughborough? Or is there another one?

It’s the Mountsorrel near Loughborough, apologies about the spelling.

 

[Roulstone]

I hadn’t noticed the spelling! I was just surprised that Mountsorrel was worked through Cambridge? Because I live just above Loughborough.

 

[Dan_Gleeballs]

I hadn’t noticed the spelling! I was just surprised that Mountsorrel was worked through Cambridge? Because I live just above Loughborough.

I was very surprised too ! I applied for east mids mobile operative, was told I am in the Cambridgeshire hub which includes Leicestershire and my base in Mountsorrel , chuffed to have the chance to do something I’ve always wanted to do , and it be close to home (Leicester) for me.when they said it’s actually for Cambridgeshire hub I was ever so slightly concerned to say the least ! Am not sure how they work out the locations though.

 

[Roulstone]

I was very surprised too ! I applied for east mids mobile operative, was told I am in the Cambridgeshire hub which includes Leicestershire and my base in Mountsorrel , chuffed to have the chance to do something I’ve always wanted to do , and it be close to home (Leicester) for me.when they said it’s actually for Cambridgeshire hub I was ever so slightly concerned to say the least ! Am not sure how they work out the locations though.

Surprising hey! Good luck for your new job

 

[Tug 62]

Good morning, you been successful in getting a job ? I start with DB in April as a mobile operative too for the Cambridgeshire hub, based in Mountsorrell. Was told it’s 3 “instances” a week but a maximum of 6 with 1 night shift it looks like. All the best

Dan - if you are based at Mountsorrel then you are in the East Midlands Hub (Nottingham Station, Cliffe Hill Stud Farm, Leicester Station, Mountsorrel, Toton Yard/TMD). The Cambridgeshire Hub is Peterborough Station/Peterborough yard. Hope this helps.

 

[Dan_Gleeballs]

Dan - if you are based at Mountsorrel then you are in the East Midlands Hub (Nottingham Station, Cliffe Hill Stud Farm, Leicester Station, Mountsorrel, Toton Yard/TMD). The Cambridgeshire Hub is Peterborough Station/Peterborough yard. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info , it’s all a little bit strange as the job was for east mids, however my contract states Cambridgeshire hub and when I checked the DB handbook, and it states Cambridgeshire hub was Peterborough and Ely which I thought , okay maybe I would be based at Peterborough which not ideal for commuting, I would still grasp with both hands. I contacted DB , who stated Leicestershire comes under Cambridgeshire hub. Whatever comes my way , am just happy to be apart of it and looking forward to my career with DB