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Network Rail Operatives and Technicians - General Discussion

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dave112

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Anyone in the pool heard anything yet? How long have you guys been in the candidate pool for?
been in the pool around 4 weeks heard nothing e cept from a email to say they are constantly reviewing and will update me evry 2 weeks
 

JamieMac

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Hi all,

I have an Assessment Day coming up for Network Rail, for Maintenance Operatives, Technicians and Team Leaders. This covers all roles below;

  • Distribution & Plant
  • Off Track
  • Signalling Maintenance
  • Telecoms
  • Track Maintenance
  • Welding & Grinding
I'm trying to prepare as best I can for the day of the assessment and there seems to be an abundance of resources, so I'd just like to touch base with someone who has either taken part in one of these assessment days or somebody who is involved with the recruitment side of at Network Rail. The more I can streamline my preps, the higher chance I stand of being successful on the day, so any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

 

thecrofter

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I guess it depends on whether you have a particular preference, related skills etc to any of those subjects. Obviously, D&P, Signalling and Telecoms disciplines may suit someone with electrical knowledge / background whilst the others are more general subjects where most construction and/or industry skills could be adaptable. Any Health & Safety knowledge or experience is of course useful across the board.
 

EsotericRail

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What is it like doing a Level 3 engineering technician apprenticeship for Network Rail, anyone who has done anything similar please lmk what i can except and what i should aim for, i will be working on track
 

ayaz2001

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If u didn’t get the email saying it’s with the hiring manager then you failed
thats just implied, u havent actually failed until u get a rejection email.
so far it seems york hasnt sent out any 'with hiring manager' email, the others have.

== Doublepost prevention - post automatically merged: ==

why did they move it here? its nowt to do with NR
 
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Railwaysteve

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Hey guys I’ve got an off track tech interview on Monday.. any advise? Possible questions etc anything would help! Thanks
 

omalleys

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People in the talent pool, keep your hopes up. A lot of people come and go in Network Rail, whether it be to different disciplines, depots or straight up leave. Our depot has just taken on 3 lads. All barely any railway experience (between 2 months and just over a year of contracting).

So many depots are understaffed, but management just don't get authorisation to hire new workers. Our depot has been complaining for over a year now, we've been running on the bare bones and it's been tough.
 

transportphoto

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Is this for Network Rail, or a contractor? My assumption is the former. You’ll find your post has been merged into an existing thread; I hope this is helpful.
 

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