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I’ve currently applied for 4 op jobs but with two I got the dreaded email saying they have found someone more suitable for the job. But I currently have one saying Application under consideration for assessment 2 for on track at Preston. It’s been a month with it saying that. How long does it...

I take it you work for network rail pal? Just wondered If I could pick your brain when you have a minute.

Ok thanks for the advice.

Good evening Just wonder what’s the chances of getting a job as a operative for network rail with no experience of working on the rails in any off the disciplines ie track, Off track, S&T and OHL. Applied for a few operative roles, have two still being processed and waiting to hear back if iv...

Good afternoon Does anybody work at the Preston depot for NWR or point me in the direction to someone who does? I have a few questions to ask such as, What’s progression like there? Is overtime plentiful? What’s the enhancement like for shifts nights etc? Anymore information on what track and...

Cheers for that just a waiting game now to here back if I’m on to the interview stage. Thanks again.

I really appreciate your feed back and that’s why I have only applied for operative jobs. I would rather earn my place within the company and learn the skills so I am compienet to progress to the next job role. Thanks

I totally get that. I’m currently working at JLR Halewood and I did exactly that what you said keep your head down. I remember within my first few weeks being there being asked how long I’ve been there and replying 6weeks and getting a reply I’ve been on the sick longer lad. But I’ve seen...

Morning gents Really appreciate the feedback. Does anybody work at the Preston depot for NWR or point me in the direction to someone who does? I have a few questions to ask such as, What’s progression like there? Is overtime plentiful? What’s the enhancement like for shifts nights? Anymore...

Alxndr. I totally agree with what you don’t run before you can walk. That’s why a operative jobs appeal a lot more to me. Being ex forces I do have skills of stepping up to the plate and standing as a supervisor role but obviously no experience of being on the rail. Thanks for the information...

I’ve applied for to operative jobs at Preston one track the other off track. Technician job I looked at was in Wigan OHL. I’m happy to start from the bottom because from what I’ve read your basic salary is enhanced quiet a bit and myself do like to work as much overtime as I can without stepping...

Seen quiet a few technician jobs come up lately for network rail within a hours commute of where i live. I was wondering if you need previous experience of working on the rails or be qualified in a discipline to be able to apply for a technician role as it has a higher salary than a operative...

Thanks for the reply’s gents really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy days.

I’ve applied for two jobs so far at the Preston depot both as operatives one off track and the other on track. I really appreciate that thanks and will more than likely be picking your brain when it comes to tips.

I appreciate the feed back. Do you currently work for NR?

Chumba- I will certainly be asking that if i get through to the interview stage thanks. Aivilo- I totally understand that with the cover letter and from the information I've read on here NR work all shift patterns and after a hard day/night graft find it difficult to reply on this forum which...

Thanks for the quick reply and i appreciate your advice.

Good morning all, Being old fashioned i was just wondering if i should turn up to my local network rail depot (Wigan) to give a cover letter, get some advice on the recruitment process and show how keen i am at wanting to work for the company or would it be frowned upon. I am currently waiting...

DainelAg Appreciate you replying back to me so quickly buddy. Fingers crossed i get to the next stage and then hopefully offered the job. It seems a fantastic career to be had working for network rail from what i have read on this site that's what has attracted me to work for them. You can earn...

Good Morning I've currently applied for track operative at the Preston depot. I've just passed my online test by SHl and currently awaiting to see if i'm through to the next stage of the process. I was wondering if anybody had any information on how long the recruitment process takes? I've...