Single line working during a disruptive scenario - for instance some degraded working in the tunnels.
Think there’s some confusion about what is meant by “Mainline course”; evidently some bits will be shorter than others due to running on a specific route only and aspects are not relevant to a HeX driver that doesn’t go further than West Drayton (Units from Reading driven ECS being taken by Reading Drivers). But otherwise it’s a standard course to my knowledge.
If you're asking about HEX staff then no. If you're asking about GWR drivers driving HEX then also no. If you're asking about GWR staff serving HEX platforms then I'm not sure but I think it's also a No, however they are on higher salaries than GWR staff in Paddington.Does anyone know if HEX Staff get a London weighting on their salary?
Well that's a bit ****.If you're asking about HEX staff then no. If you're asking about GWR drivers driving HEX then also no. If you're asking about GWR staff serving HEX platforms then I'm not sure but I think it's also a No, however they are on higher salaries than GWR staff in Paddington.
If you're asking about HEX staff then no. If you're asking about GWR drivers driving HEX then also no. If you're asking about GWR staff serving HEX platforms then I'm not sure but I think it's also a No, however they are on higher salaries than GWR staff in Paddington.
Does anyone know if HEX Staff get a London weighting on their salary?
I don't think they do because its somewhat built in - much like how many TfL staff don't have a London Allowance, because the salary is already higher anyway.
GWR drivers operating HEX services are £55k
GWR drivers from places like Carmarthen or Penzance are over £60k.
At the end of the day's service, one unit pair runs ECS to Reading Traincare Depot for maintenance. There is a balancing Reading TCD - Paddington ECS working before the start of the service. Are GWR Reading drivers used for these workings?The rules part is the same as other driving roles but the handling is much shorter as it’s only a 20min route with 1 traction .. I think around 80-100 hours against 250 for the GWR mainline roles.
At the end of the day's service, one unit pair runs ECS to Reading Traincare Depot for maintenance. There is a balancing Reading TCD - Paddington ECS working before the start of the service. Are GWR Reading drivers used for these workings?
That's correct, employees were TUPEd over so they're on their previous HEX salaries and T&Cs, which were never including any allowances but were already higher than GWR staff.HEX also used to be separate to GWR, so there's probably some historical elements there.
I just second what Horizon22 said, it is indeed covered by Reading. HEX drivers do not go west of Hayes in other direction than Heathrow, they can however go to West Ealing sidings.Are GWR Reading drivers used for these workings?
And let's be honest, £55k for the work load they do in comparison to £62k for what any other GWR driver does is pretty much good.
Generally speaking, there are 2 moves from Paddington to Reading TCD in the evening and 2 back in the morning. Reading and Paddington (GWR) drivers cover these ECS moves.I just second what Horizon22 said, it is indeed covered by Reading.
No, you can make as many applications as you like.If unsuccessful for this role does this count as one of your lives? I’m assuming no as I didn’t take any formal assessments but would just like to check!
Lovely thank you!No, you can make as many applications as you like.
For the same job at the same place, sure, but nothing to stop anyone applying elsewhere.Normally have to wait 6 months to apply again
From the online tests ?Just had the rejection email through, good luck to those with there hat still in the ring