Recent content by Defenestrate

Hold off on emailing/contacting recruitment - have patience...and I mean, Network Rail/Railway patience. A quick search of this forum tells you how slow they are in getting back to you, regardless of the timeframe they advise. They will get back to you when they do...

There are some cases of people working part time/reduced hours/in a job share. There could also be changes for special circumstances as mentioned, or for medical reasons, but these are more short term. However, as it's a shift based role with most places open 24/7, I doubt that Fri to Sun role...

Like a lot of others, it took me many applications, numerous interviews over months and months before I got in! I honestly thought my first application/CV/interview etc were fantastic...but over the months I had improved every aspect so much, and by the time I got my offer that it made me...

Never interviewed for that - only signaller roles - however, on the NR site for Level 3 Operations Apprenticeships it says: "....We’re also looking for candidates that can demonstrate the following behaviours: Calm under pressure, Great communicator, Team worker, Problem solver..." So at least...

I'm not based in the area, but do know of a G4 box - Aston. Not sure when/if it will come up externally...you'd have a larger choice via the internal jobs list!!

If they say days, translate it to weeks. Weeks, to months. Anything closer to the actual time mentioned is a bonus. you'll hear from us in 3 working days = maybe you'll receive something in 3 weeks

From what you've said, you've applied internally...check the job advert: more of the vacancies seem to include a line about current salary and allowances, and what that means regarding your new role - something like, "whilst in training you'll be paid whatever is highest, your previous salary...

How do you define the "area"?! Hull Paragon in the centre and Hessle Road slightly further West.

You will need to fill in a P11D form - Google this and it should go into detail about taxation on benefits in kind.

Focus on the reason you applied in the first place - pretty sure you'd have known then that it would be a lot to learn, but you applied, interviewed successfully etc. There's loads of "normal" people who have gone through from your position to do the job without issue - that should be the most...

When in a similar position, i.e. prepping for interview, I'd look on MyConnect for contact details for the Lom or box SSM, then call to ask if they could spare a few mins to answer some questions...

Not wanting to sound like Men in Black, but...you'll be given the last books you'll ever need. You'll be taught everything so there's no getting ahead with "extra" reading.

Having been through this recently I'll answer: You'll probably have to chase it. My LOM was very efficient, and I got my new grade plus back pay (was a long wait!) in time for the following pay slip, without any dramas, resistance etc. However, from what I hear it's not always as simple, and it...

Having only been in the role a couple of years, I don't feel that way...turn up, do the job best I can, go home - no thoughts about work before or after I sign the book. I see people that get wound up over things they cannot change, but it doesn't do any good so I don't let it get to me. Maybe...

Have you already started working for NR? If so the best point of contact would be the roster clerk to check leave availability. If you're waiting to start and you've got your LOM's contact details then it's a nice courtesy to speak to them beforehand. At your interview they will have asked if...