Shift pattern for Northern Rail Train Service / Disruption controller?

[RightOnTrack]

Hi all,

Does anyone here work in the Northern Rail control room at Manchester or know the shift pattern? I understand that it is a 'Continental shift pattern' however I believe there are variations to this. I am wondering if it is (what seems to be) the standard 2 earlies, 2 afternoons, 3 nights, followed by 1.5 days off(by the time you've woken up!), with the 3-shift run changing every block (i.e 1st block 3 nights, 2nd block 3 afternoons, 3rd block 3 earlies and then and extra day after every third block.

i.e like in the pic below?

I appreciate any responses. Thanks

 

[RightOnTrack]

Also, I have done some research and seen that, according to working time regulations, the minimum rest period between shifts is 11 hours, but does anyone know whether this can be reduced to 8 hours if the worker chooses to do so i.e in an 8hr working patter, a 3pm - 11pm followed by a 7am - 3pm shift? I'm struggling to find an answer for this anywhere online. Thanks

 

[221129]

Also, I have done some research and seen that, according to working time regulations, the minimum rest period between shifts is 11 hours, but does anyone know whether this can be reduced to 8 hours if the worker chooses to do so i.e in an 8hr working patter, a 3pm - 11pm followed by a 7am - 3pm shift? I'm struggling to find an answer for this anywhere online. Thanks

The minimum rest period is likely to be 12 hours and will be strictly enforced.