Recent content by Ballandclaw

Crackers mate it really is. I have seen it myself agencies would send out lads who couldn’t use a pan puller ‍♂️, so I fully get why they would create a course for people new to the industry. But ultimately it’s main purpose is ££££ for the training companies at about £600 5days course

I have since contacted sentinel directly you don’t need track induction.

My friend thanks for the response, I actually thought this was the case but after today am left feeling absolutely infuriated! On the Friday I seen a advertisement saying we are looking for experience white hat trackman in the Northwest so I called and spoke to guy from vital who asked for...

Hi guys, I am after some more information regarding track induction, I started working for Balfour Beatty rail as a trainee back in 2006 (Age 18) p-way and never completed any track induction I learned on the job. I quickly moved up to eventually charge hand role involved in all aspect of...

Sorry mate it was Network rail but based on merseyrail area it was a track maintenance role.

Thanks mate ! Unfortunately I find experience means not much today it’s more of not what you know but who you know, I applied for a job on merseyrail last week got to the (invite pending assessment 2 ) stage for it only to change to application unsuccessful. but I must say am really thankful...

Hello let me introduce myself My name is mark I am currently employed at Balfour Beatty rail in London but am actively looking for work or opportunities in and around Liverpool I have 14yrs experience in track maintenance and renewals also conductor rail welder MMA7 + oxi Fuel cutting and...