Recent content by MOM67

Quite a few around the North West area --known as ILOM (Incident LOM) and only manage MOMs

This is EXACTLY the sort of answer the interviewer is looking for. Embellish it a bit and you're home and dry!

Ask your iLOM and RMT Rep about "Personal Development" and advise him/her that you would like to attend Signalling School ; this shouldn't be denied.

Sorry should have made that clearer. It was briefed by Network Rail but my understanding is that it was an industry-wide agreement

I was briefed (a few years ago) that laser eye surgery has been classed as 'cosmetic' on the railway . If it should go wrong you may fall foul of any Sickness/Managing Health Policy if you need to take time off. Obviously it would be different if the surgery was deemed as 'necessary' rather than...

You may have done well in the tests, but not as well as others. Every vacancy has many applicants so HR will sift out until the Hiring Manager is left with a certain number of interviews (eg 5-8). Unfortunately it would appear that your scores have reached the benchmark to pass the tests but are...

Don't do this. The purpose of the tests is to show you can work methodically and accurately under pressure. You are expected to answer a certain number (we don't know what that is) and be accurate with your answers. As a hypothetical example:- Person 1 - Answers 15 out of 18 questions and gets...

I have met many people who are due to start at Signalling School ( I often deputise into a LOM role) and tell each of them the same things. 1. Signalling School is NOT a competition. You do NOT get a medal for finishing first. 2. It IS Pass/ Fail 3. Some people will understand a topic you are...

Completely agree with this. I started as a Crossing Keeper in a PSB and really wanted to become a Signaller in there because of the banter etc. Then I became a Signaller before becoming a MOM. I have visited the ROC for meetings etc a couple of times and I swear, you will never,ever get me...

And you'd be very correct in your thinking ! IMHO the interview questions are perfect for ex-Emergency Services, ex- forces personnel as you will have excellent examples for each of them. If you go over the NTS and the Safety Vision (thoroughly), you have an really good chance of being...

How did you find your first week ? A fair while ago for me but I remember travelling back home thinking "WH@T THE FA@@K"?"?" ...lol

GZAC - Green Zone Access Co-ordinator (details of Line Blockages) WON - Weekly Operating Notice (a weekly publication detailing complete blockages(T3s), Speed Restrictions, Safety stuff and alterations to signals etc)

My only concern is that the job spec says this Essential Criteria · Rail Incident Officer and Personal Track Safety training Which seems to indicate you must possess these to be able to apply Don't be overly concerned; these are both competencies you will gain when you attend the MOM...

Agree with Llanigraham. Here is a link to an Employment Tribunal case if you want further info (or just want to be nosey!) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/58c139f6e5274a2a5f000138/Mr_A_Knowles_v_Network_Rail_Infrastructure_Ltd_2600466.2016_Reasons.pdf

Neither role requires PTS but both require a full medical as they are Safety Critical roles.