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Recent content by haigwright

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    Cumbria relocation info

    Skipton is East
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    Enhanced pass on psychometrics

    Thanks that's much appreciated.
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    Enhanced pass on psychometrics

    Thanks for that, I'll have a look
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    Enhanced pass on psychometrics

    Yes Northern do, I'm trying to find out if DB cargo also use the enhanced
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    Enhanced pass on psychometrics

    Hiya, Can anyone tell me if DB Cargo require psychometrics at the enhanced pass? I was unsuccessful last year, (failed on the grey square), but have another coming up with northern who do now require the enhanced and I'm trying to work out which parts I need to practice. Thanks in advance x
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    A career as a signaller

    Has anyone applied for the Denton signaller vacancy that was advertised on the Tyne valley line? Have you heard anything? Feel like it was forever ago
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    A career as a signaller

    https://www.shldirect.com/en/practice-tests NR use this for its assessments, I just practised until I felt it had sunk in. The downside is it doesnt show you which are correct or incorrect, just an overall score at the end.
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    A career as a signaller

    Hi all, I've recently applied for a job advertised as grade 1 signaller but know the box in question is a manned crossing. It does say on the job info 12 weeks training. After reading all the great info on here I'm a wee bit confused, if grade 1 doesn't require as much training as higher grades...
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    Hi, I also received the email today. Its feels very official now, exciting! I've just got 1 more week to put in at work but its dragging in! See you in Manchester
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    Hi, I emailed HR with a couple of questions, accommodation being one of them and they said accommodation details will be sent before the start date. I'm assuming once they have the signed contract and other assorted forms back they will get something booked.
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    Just received my contract today. I am going to be working out of Carlisle and start training in Manchester on 19/09/16!
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    I wish they would send mine, I hate not knowing and I'm a bit impatient! Congratulations and the best of luck.
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    There was only 3 of us, 1 person didn't show up. We were in the afternoon i don't know if they had interviewed more in the morning. I'm from Egremont and don't actually know if I'm working out of Carlisle or Workington!
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    I start on 19th September
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    Just had trainee conductor interview

    When I asked in interview they said training would be Leeds, I'll have to stop being impatient. Congrats on your appointment, I just want to get started now. I'll pester them next week --- old post above --- --- new post below --- I couldn't wait and emailed Northern this morning for some more...

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