Hiya folks
Got through the paper sift and been invited to an assessment day slash interview next week with EMR. This is for the trainee train manager role at the new depot opening in Kettering.
Had a few questions which I though I'd ask of you guys. TIA if anyone can answer any of the questions. Though none of them are by any means deal breakers it doesn't hurt to know. None of this is on the listing and I couldn't find the answers on any recent thread.
1.Anyone gone through the interview or assessment day with EMR, if so any tips? They've sent me SCAAT and TRFS practice material but there's little detail on what I should expect in the interview or group activities other than to research the company and cooperate.
2.How many hours a week are Intercity side EMR train managers contracted to work? I presume it's an Intercity grade role due to the title.
3.What routes is it expected that Kettering depot will staff? Just Corby St Pancras or further north too?
4.What trains will Kettering depot staff learn to staff? Just the electric trains or the diesel ones too?
5.What would a typical shift pattern look like? How many days on and off and what time start and finish? Also how does annual leave work and how much do you get?
6.Is there much overtime?Is it expected for staff to take it or is it optional, and is it just paid at the normal rate? Are Sundays in the working week?
7.Company benefits? Is there free travel on other Abellio operators? What are the pension arrangements and how much do you contribute?
8.Are there any proposals to get rid of guards- should I be looking elsewhere?
9.I've heard of a two lives rule for these kinds of applications. Does that apply here, and is that to do with failing the assessment or the interview or either?
Sorry if that seems like a lot of questions. I'm definitely continuing with the process but want to know what I'm signing up for if I get through.
Thanks
nenene
Got through the paper sift and been invited to an assessment day slash interview next week with EMR. This is for the trainee train manager role at the new depot opening in Kettering.
Had a few questions which I though I'd ask of you guys. TIA if anyone can answer any of the questions. Though none of them are by any means deal breakers it doesn't hurt to know. None of this is on the listing and I couldn't find the answers on any recent thread.
1.Anyone gone through the interview or assessment day with EMR, if so any tips? They've sent me SCAAT and TRFS practice material but there's little detail on what I should expect in the interview or group activities other than to research the company and cooperate.
2.How many hours a week are Intercity side EMR train managers contracted to work? I presume it's an Intercity grade role due to the title.
3.What routes is it expected that Kettering depot will staff? Just Corby St Pancras or further north too?
4.What trains will Kettering depot staff learn to staff? Just the electric trains or the diesel ones too?
5.What would a typical shift pattern look like? How many days on and off and what time start and finish? Also how does annual leave work and how much do you get?
6.Is there much overtime?Is it expected for staff to take it or is it optional, and is it just paid at the normal rate? Are Sundays in the working week?
7.Company benefits? Is there free travel on other Abellio operators? What are the pension arrangements and how much do you contribute?
8.Are there any proposals to get rid of guards- should I be looking elsewhere?
9.I've heard of a two lives rule for these kinds of applications. Does that apply here, and is that to do with failing the assessment or the interview or either?
Sorry if that seems like a lot of questions. I'm definitely continuing with the process but want to know what I'm signing up for if I get through.
Thanks
nenene