Recent content by sean316g

Hi nom de guerre (autocorrect really fought me on that one!), Thanks for the input. I'm really (happily) surprised by that. Sounds like I've identified my dream job! Think I'd sooner do this than drive now.

Hi Signallerscot, thanks for the reply. I'm enjoying learning more about the role from you all. I currently work in a CCTV controlroom, night shifts midweek I can go 12 hours without a word from another person. Many moons ago I did a few years as a security guard too working very solitary...

Tomboyd, can I just ask, you said Sundays are extra. Does this mean they aren't counted as part of your £24,000 salary and any hours you work on a Sunday are paid in addition to this? I honestly thought it was just the TOC's that did this.

That all sounds great to me. The more overtime the better and I was thinking that it would take 6-12 months to get a real feel for the role and build up experience before moving on so sounds ideal :)

Evening all, I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on the role of a crossing keeper? I've applied for the vacancy after being placed in Northern Rails trainee driver talent pool last month and it going nowhere since. It seems like a really good job and a good starting salary of...