Having a 2nd job while working for Network Rail??

[Tin Rocket]

I don't know if many people on this forum work for network rail if so i was hoping to get something clarified,i work for network rail in a safety critical position and i would like to find out the companies position on a 2nd job,is this allowed?does it affect hidden?i dont really want to talk to my manager about it yet or the union rep and i cant find anything hard and fast in my contract,any advice most welcome,cheers

 

[nr_signaller]

I don't know if many people on this forum work for network rail if so i was hoping to get something clarified,i work for network rail in a safety critical position and i would like to find out the companies position on a 2nd job,is this allowed?does it affect hidden?i dont really want to talk to my manager about it yet or the union rep and i cant find anything hard and fast in my contract,any advice most welcome,cheers

I have a colleague, also safety critical, who was in the same position, asked his line manager who said it was fine as long as it didnt affect his work. Im also of the view that why does it matter to the company what you do in your own time? As you say it doesnt say in your contract..

 

[pendolino]

I work for a TOC, not NR, but if I wanted to work a second job, I would be expected to notify my employer - that doesn't mean they would prohibit me from doing so, unless it raised a serious concern over my ability to continue doing my main job.

I imagine NR are the same for safety critical roles, but I may be wrong.

 

[Tin Rocket]

I have a colleague, also safety critical, who was in the same position, asked his line manager who said it was fine as long as it didnt affect his work. Im also of the view that why does it matter to the company what you do in your own time? As you say it doesnt say in your contract..

hows about if somebody for arguments sake,worked for network rail mon-fri then at the weekends worked for a rail labour supply agency who were a sub contractor to network rail,would this be permitted?

 

[DaveNewcastle]

Some Contracts of Employment will specifically prohibit an employee from working for a competitor, contractor, customer or supplier while you're in their employ; (it may even apply for a period AFTER termination of your employment).
But such an exclusion should be in your Contract and should be clear.

I don't see why you shouldn't ask your Union Rep to make enquiries - their specialist Employment advisor should be able to discuss this in absolute confidence and with some knowledge of your Contract.

 

[ralphchadkirk]

hows about if somebody for arguments sake,worked for network rail mon-fri then at the weekends worked for a rail labour supply agency who were a sub contractor to network rail,would this be permitted?

Remember the Hidden regulations for working times.

 

[AlexS]

Remember the Hidden regulations for working times.

He's already mentioned this. Provided you keep track of your rest days it won't be an issue.

However working for a contractor, is fairly likely to cause an issue I would have thought I'm afraid - don't forget as well if you have a safety critical incident it will affect Network Rail in terms of your unavailability so they may not be too struck on the idea.

 

[Mojo]

Remember the Hidden regulations for working times.

How is he supposed to know what they are if they're hidden?

Okay, sorry I'll get my coat

 

[ralphchadkirk]

How is he supposed to know what they are if they're hidden?

Okay, sorry I'll get my coat

*Sigh*

 

[GB]

Hidden regulations were withdrawn several years ago, it is now the responsibility of the employer/company to have in place a system for fatigue management. Tho most tend to stick to the original guidelines.

 

[Greenback]

Any employer is going to want to ensure that their employees will be fit and ready for work, especially if it's safety critical. What they don;t want is for their staff to be working secretly for another 30 hours a week, meaning that they are tired and making mistakes. I see nothing wrong in informing your employer about a potential second job.