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    MOM Application

    Hi everyone. So I don't have to make another thread I'd just like to ask a few more questions. What's a typical day like being a MOM? In my mind, MOM's are a respond unit. Bridge strikes, trespassers, animals on track, gate open. Also start investigations when things happen etc...what else do...
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    MOM Application

    Any idea on how they are finding it? 1689333093 Good to know I'm not going to be ruled out just because of my current role then. A few of the older lads I worked with assumed that would be the case.
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    MOM Application

    Brilliant thank you for the replies. A weeks notice would be find with me to be honest. Are MOM'S typically rostered 4 on 4 off with 12 hour shifts? I read that somewhere but can't find it again.
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    MOM Application

    That's good to know, thank you.
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    MOM Application

    Hi everyone. I've recently applied for a MOM job at a nearby DU. On the vacancy is says (Grade 7 with possibility of GPR 4% FP) can I just ask what that is please? I know what various MOM'S duties are RIO etc etc but not sure what that means. I currently am an operative in the pway but often am...
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    Rail Testing & Lubrication Operative

    Thanks for the reoly mate, where woukd you typically find grease tubs? Are they just on curves or in other areas too?
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    Rail Testing & Lubrication Operative

    Hello, I have an interview coming up for the above position. I already work in pway but have applied for this. Can anybody tell me about the role please? I know testing they go out & look for cracks in the rail with an ultrasonics scanner & lubrication they fill up & maintain the grease tubs...
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    NR Internal Interview

    Anybody? Could really do with some help
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    NR Internal Interview

    Hi guys, i already work for Network Rail on the P-Way, ive got an internal interview coming up for S&T. Can i just ask anybody had an internal interview how the questions are different to when your external? Also ive heard you change a plug, is that also true? Thanks
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    Network Rail Internal Application

    Hi, I currently work for Network Rail in the p-way, but I'm thinking of applying for overheads line equipment at a different depot. Can anybody help me how does an interal interview go? Is it the same as a extrrnal interview? Also what is a typical day/night in OLE like? Thanks.
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    Network Rail Depot Move/Connect

    Hi, im currently employed by Network Rail in Peterborough but im wanting to move to a closer depot to cut down my 45 min drive to work & then another 45 min home, i know i have to look on connect but i wasnt given any online stuff no email or anything when joining a year ago. Do I need to...
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    Operative First Day

    I'm in p-way maintenance department, its physical work and I enjoy it. Shifts are over a roster which is a mixture of days and nights weekdays and weekends. For the interview just look up the 8 non-technical skills, basically a competency interview of which questions start with "can you tell me...
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    Operative First Day

    I love it, received all my PPE and meeting my gang was great. I was nervous but settled in quickly, you get allocated a buddy to help you learn as you go along. I've never had railway experience before except the PTS course I put myself through, I'm booked in for some courses to use machinery...
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    Operative First Day

    Thank you for your reply's guys, can't wait!
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    Operative First Day

    Hi all, so after years of applying & many interviews I have finally gotten my start date for Network Rail in London, I'll be starting the 03/01/17 so it's a good start to the new year I'm very happy. I'd just like to ask what is the norm for the first day? I've no previous track experience but I...

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