Recent content by jonnyb1978

Looking at the northern rail website it only requires a CV to be uploaded to apply for jobs. No cover note, why you want the job etc. Is this normal or am I missing something. Thanks

I know this forum seems to be more train crew based but does anybody know or have information for apprentice assessment days for TPE. Business, performance sector etc. Also the type of tests that will be taken. Thanks.

This is Liverpool drivers refreshing Cheshire lines who have been unable to route review during covid.

There is wanting to be spoon fed with answers and there is using your initiative and doing a bit of research. Nothing wrong with the latter.

You stated earlier the fact that others got through and you didn't shows the recruitment process does not work....Do you know what others wrote in their application? No...so it does not show anything but the fact the others submitted a better application. With a poor attitude clearly shows you...

It's the average of your salary over the last 3 year's before you retire .

The contributions will come out of salary weekly of 4 weekly. It will be around 10% but is different for each toc due to that section of the railway pensions performances. Also whether your salary is fully pensionable. You can not pay any more into this but you can join brass 2 which is an...

Chrisw, i take it you never heard back or was not the news you wanted. Bad luck mate, especially after going to the interview stage. Did they give you a reason why etc.....Just keep going for it and dont give up. You know you can do it now. Start date is next Monday the 18th.

Still nothing here. Only 4 working days to go!!

Nothing to worry about. One of my references was returned 10 days ago. They also sent me other bit of paperwork I think was missing from the original pack for me to fill in. We all should hear soon I think. Ive already left my work. 2.5 weeks holiday owed then officially leave so yesterday was...

Just got the phone call guys. See you all on the 18th

Have they told you properly then?

Nope, nothing here. I dont think they have contacted references as im waiting to be summoned by my current employer asking why I want to leave. As yet, all is quiet from my bosses

Anyone had their final confirmation after medical. Suspense is doing my head in!

Yes I returned them tuesday afternoon. Im guessing they will not contact references until they have confirmation of full medical results..Fingers crossed still. Good luck guys