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Does anyone work as a guard for merseyrail if so any advice on going about getting a job as conductor

I think I am going to try an start as a guard/conductor and try and work up to train driver

Well that is what I am hoping to do. How did you get in the railways was it a conductor job and who was it for

W230 is spot on I am currently doing CRASBO day in day out an the paper work is a joke also the way we get treated isn't great by the police themselves i just want a new challenge with prospects I'm only still young at 25 and am currently going through buying my first house with my girlfriend so...

Could anyone give me advice on how to become a guard/conductor as it seems a hard role to get. As I have said my previous jobs all involve dealing with the public in difficult situations. Is there any point in looking at virgin or merseyrail.

I thought my jobs would help me with my application. Is there anything else I can Do which will help me with the job of conductor/ guard

We are having a pay cut in April. Also to be a full constable new recruits start on a lot lower than pcso are on. Also I think the pcso role will be going in a few years as it looks like they are trying to phase it out. Thanks for all the info everyone

I have been looking for a trainee conductor job for a while and have been looking on merseyrail, first rail, northern rail ad virgin rail but have had no luck so far. I was just wondering how often do these jobs come up and are there any qualifications you need. I am currently working as a...

I noticed that on the site the only thing is I am just in the process of buying a house and I can't really afford the drop in pay I am currently on and also the term of the contract. Thanks for letting me know though --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Just checked the pay now is...

Thank you for the info I haven't passed no assessments so will have to pass them what do they involve

I have been keeping my an eye on a few rail firms but nothing yet has come up but as people have said on here its a waiting game. How was the interview process with merseyrail.

Haha thanks for the info. Sorry to be quick to jump the gun it's just I think a job as a conductor/ guard is something I will enjoy doinh

Do northern and first employ in liverpool sorry of its a stupid question --- old post above --- --- new post below --- Just tryed to apply with first but they are only taking experienced train conductors gutted

Thanks a lot for the info it all helps I will just keep my eyes on the website to see if any jobs go on the website and then take it from there. Once again thank you for the info very much appreciated

Ok thanks a lot for the info

Thanks for the reply. Do you know where they advertise the vacancies

Hi everyone I am just putting a quick thread up to ask when do merseyrail normally start recruiting for new staff. I would like to be a guard but wouldn't mind starting off as a ticket sales person. I am currently a pcso for merseyside police and have been for four years but now feel like a...