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Signalling vacancies with network rail are like buses....
I have waited 5 months to hear back and all of a sudden I have been offered four interviews in two weeks.
Perseverance seems to be the key. Keep the faith if you are waiting!
Just got an invite to assessment 2 for a grade 4 signalling role.
Has anyone been through the process recently? Any advice on what to expect?
There are lots of signaller interview threads on here but most of them seem to be 2+ years old...
Thanks
If I have had an application listed as ''invite to assessment 2 pending'' for over a week now and I haven't heard anything do you think there is a problem? Is that perfectly normal...
TIA
Do signalling jobs only go external if there are no internal applicants? Or if there are not enough internal applicants to make a suitable pool?
I guess what I want to know is are internal applicants always favoured over external. I assume the answer is yes but.....
I was in your position about 4 weeks ago.
The actual NR tests were a lot easier than the SHL example tests. I don't think the pass threshold is set too high, because I passed and I properly f***** up the verbal reasoning.
I am interested in how people maintain concentration for long periods whilst driving in isolation, particularly during night driving. How do you approach the task as a professional driver?
- Do adhere to a specific diet (high protein meals, no caffeinated products)?
- Do you play...
I would go almost anywhere to accept a signalling job. I currently have ten applications under consideration for locations up and down the country. Whether they will look unfavourably on candidates who have to relocate I have no idea...
Maybe someone who currently works for NR can enlighten us?
The salary for this post is £23,000 (whilst in training) progressing to £27,000 once fully competent. Shunt Drivers work a 35 hour week (on average) including Sundays. Plus significant travel benefits.
We have 2 Depots which we operate from, one in East Ham (the nearest station for which is...
Looking for some advice. Applied for two signalling jobs a week ago, both have now closed. I haven't been invited to take any tests or heard anything.
When do you get the invitation to take the tests - it should be within 72 hours of them receiving your application right?
So am I ****ed...
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