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Good evening, Just had an email today saying that I’ve passed the benchmark for the apprenticeship but due to other applicants scoring higher I’m in the reserve list. To say I’m gutted is a understatement. So I’m just wondering if it’s a yearly thing northern do taking apprentices on? It...

I’m in the exact same boat mate. I’ve had at least 10 applications knocked back this year. My mate works for NWR and he said the amount of people that are applying is around 400 for the ones at his depot. I’ve worked in construction and the military and thought that would give me good skills to...

I’m in it for the long run gents it’s the career I want to do so i’ll Keep chipping away and all the advice I have been given is all welcomed. Thanks Wash your hands,scrub your toes,scratch your arse and pick your nose Stay safe

I was armoured reconnaissance buddy. Have you got a list of some company names of civil contractors survey companies etc off the top of your head? I’ve applied with a lot of agencies but haven’t had much luck.

Appreciate the advice. Il have a look over my cv tonight

Is it me or is it hard work trying to get on the railway as a operative? I’ve applied for 10 operative rolls with NWR some are up to 2 hours commute one way from my address. 7 have come back with me not even getting to the interview stage. I’ve have experience in groundwork and a time Served...

Fair play buddy like it when ex squaddies are smashing it in civvie street. Signed up to a few agencies so we shall see if they will sponsor my PTS.

Nice one gents I look in to Them know gents.

Good evening, After having around 8 operative roles with network rail turned down not even getting to the interview stage. I’ve decided it’s time to do my pts and go the agency route. So I need a little advice. Do I need a sponsor to do my pts course or can I do it myself with my own funding...

Congratulations buddy and cheers for the reply.

I’m currently not on there but I will be getting myself on there tomorrow. You don’t have the name of the woman on linkedin by any chance do you ?

Cheers for the advice gents I see myself as being out in all weather grafting if you know what I mean. Anybody else know of any agencies or company’s in the north west that they know of to help me start a career on the rails as a operative in any of the disciplines? Thanks

Good evening folks, I’ve currently been out the army since January and I’m looking for advice on how to get into the rail industry in a operative roll in any of the disciplines ie track, off track, OHL etc etc. I am aware that Network rail recruit in these areas but I feel from a few...