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Hi everyone. I've just had my interview for a track maintenance operative and got told I done really well by the interviewers. Who decides if I get the position now? Is the guys in the room with me or HR? and what is the usual waiting time to find out if I get the job. Many thanks
Hi, I've got an interview for the above vacancy. Could anyone tell me what the shift allowance would be and if overtime is available? I'm In a dead end job at the moment but earning £40k a year, could I get close to that as an operative? The NR job is offering £24k PA. A career opportunity is...
Am I right in thinking vacancy applications will start to be processed once again from tomorrow? I've heard conflicting reports and wondered if anyone actually knew. Many thanks
Hi, has anyone had a Skype or conference call interview for an operative role? I have heard NWR are doing them for interviews. I've been stuck on 'assesment compete ' for 2 months now and getting a little impatient. Any advice would be great, thanks
I've got a few jobs pending and was wondering if the hiring managers were still working (possibly from home) or would I have to wait until this is all over to hear about possible interviews? Thanks
Hi, would there be any hiring managers on here who could spare a minute to look at my CV?. I've been turned down for 4 operative roles and I'm starting to think it maybe my CV. Thanks in advance
Hi, I made an online application for a crossing keeper job but accidentally uploaded an old cv instead of my new one. I withdrew my application but it wouldn't let me reapply. Is there any way around this? Thanks in advance
Hi, I've been turned down for 4 operative jobs now and was after any tips that would help.
Would doing my own PTS course help? Or maybe going through agencies to start off with? Any info would be appreciated . Cheers
Can anyone please shed any light on what's involved in this position? I've been trying to research the role and have been looking through this forum but cant find any info. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Hi , I'm an apprentice trained welder / fabricator by trade and saw a vacancy for the above role. My question is, can you go straight into a technician role on the railways without any railway experience? Is it even worth applying? Cheers
Hi, I know this has probably been asked loads but I my status hasn't changed from 'test completed' for a month now regarding an operative application. I know NR are notoriously slow but this is painful. Does anyone know the reasons and how long this should usually take? Thanks
Hi , I got an email today saying my application was unsuccessful after I applied for a S&T operative roll. My status had previously been assessment 2 pending so I cant understand why I didn't even get an interview. Does anyone know how the system works and is it really worth to keep trying with...
Hi, I've applied for both of the above positions as an operative and was wondering which one is the better career move? Also , having always worked lots of O/T which one would provide the most extra hours/ shifts. Thanks
Hi, I've just received an update on my job application saying " invite to assessment 2 pending" what does this actually mean please and what sort of timescale can I expect to hear from them again? Many thanks
Hi, I've just learned that I passed the online tests for a signal maintenance position. When should I expect to hear back from them and what is the usual hiring process ? Will this mean I'm guaranteed an interview? Thanks in advance
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