Recent content by Colin178

Hi guys has anybody ever worked at Bromley Cross SB near Bolton or have any info about it? I have applied for a Crossing Keeper position there a few weeks ago and patiently waiting after passing the SJT. Also do network rail employees get an annual bonus or is this dependent on company performance?

My status on the Network rail has changed from Test completed to Application under consideration again so hopefully invite for interview soon. What profession are you in at the minute? Which box did you apply for?

There is a Grade 2 signaller vacancy on Network Rail careers site that closes on 31st October. The vacancy is for Rauceby Signal Box which is quite near Grantham isn't it?

Thanks for that mate, much appreciated. It all sounds great but don't want to get my hopes up yet. I'll just wait it out and see if i get an invite for interview. Could you offer any tips for interview or shall i just base it around the 8 non technical skills?

Thanks very much Clydefrog for that. I have a few more questions if you don't mind? 1/ How long does the training take and what does it involve? 2/ Is supervising the pedestrian crossing literally locking the gates and opening them again? 3/ How long did the whole recruitment process take for...

Hi all. I applied for Crossing Keeper vacancy last week. Looking at the salary in the job description it's Level 1. I got an email yesterday saying I have met the benchmark for the SJT. The vacancy closes for applications tomorrow so I'm guessing I may be waiting a few weeks to see if I'll be...

have you heard anything about interview yet? My status shows same as yours. Wonder how long it will take. I've applied for Crossing Keeper job too.

Thanks for the reply Louby. Yes it did say £35k but wasn't sure whether it was structured so it gradually increases and after year 3 it will reach max salary. Do you know how long training usually is for Depot Driver position or does it depend on TOC?

Hi everyone my name is Colin from Lancashire and i'm new to the forum. I have been reading the forum for the past few days and thanks to all the contributors, the information is excellent. I have recently applied for a Depot Train Driver position at Blackburn . Although it wasn't stated as a...