Network Rail Interview - Operative

[Edward Cairns]

I applied for a operative ( works delivery signalling ) for network rail a while ago and I have passed the initial tests and I'm now waiting on hearing back about the assessment 2 (interview) and I'm just wondering how long it took to get a reply and what I might expect if I was chosen for the interview, such as what type of questions etc.

Any info and help would be appreciated as I feel it would better prepare me if I did get it, cheers

 

[CJK64]

Hi,

I am a Works Delivery Manager (Track) and currently undertaking interviews for various roles within my organisation.
The process can take time as our resourcing/on boarding are fairly slow.

Once the closing date has passed, it’s up to the hiring manager to highlight those that will be invited for interview or rejected.
Once the status has been updated, you would be notified.

If successful and invited to an interview, you could expect an interview of up to 90 mins.
Each role has a set pack which includes questions. The majority of the questions are HR related and pretty similar for all roles.
For eg - can you tell me a time when you achieved a result when working as part of a team, that sort of thing.
There is a section which allows the hiring manager to add technical questions which he would have to set himself.
After the interview, the hiring manager and fellow interviewer would score each question out of 5 which would give you a final score.
Hope this helps.

 

[Edward Cairns]

Thanks a lot that’s helped a lot,
But to clarify the section where the more technical questions are asked, no doubt it will be more suited to the actual role and the duties that you will encounter? So questions could be about the AWS signalling systems works and the maintenance of the system and if you have some prior knowledge of that for example.

 

[CJK64]

Thanks a lot that’s helped a lot,
But to clarify the section where the more technical questions are asked, no doubt it will be more suited to the actual role and the duties that you will encounter? So questions could be about the AWS signalling systems works and the maintenance of the system and if you have some prior knowledge of that for example.

That would be purely up to the hiring manager himself.
If it was me, I would not ask too many technical questions for the role of Operative as it would be unfair as you would have little knowledge until you are in the role and suitably trained.

Safety knowledge is important a far as I’m concerned and I always ask what Network Rails safety vision is (Answer Everyone home safe every day) also brush up on life saving rules, they are readily available on line.
I would have a brief read up on the basics of S&T and drop what knowledge you have gained into the conversation.

The thing I hate the most is a quick yes or no or a shrug of the shoulders, make your answers seem as though you are interested.

Good luck with your interview, I’m sure you’ll be fine.

 

[CJK64]

Edward,
Send me your e-mail address..

 

[Edward Cairns]

That would be purely up to the hiring manager himself.
If it was me, I would not ask too many technical questions for the role of Operative as it would be unfair as you would have little knowledge until you are in the role and suitably trained.

Safety knowledge is important a far as I’m concerned and I always ask what Network Rails safety vision is (Answer Everyone home safe every day) also brush up on life saving rules, they are readily available on line.
I would have a brief read up on the basics of S&T and drop what knowledge you have gained into the conversation.

The thing I hate the most is a quick yes or no or a shrug of the shoulders, make your answers seem as though you are interested.

Good luck with your interview, I’m sure you’ll be fine.

Okay thanks for all the advice, really appreciated.
Edit 1:
Here it is:
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Edit 2:
Removed above email address

 

[CJK64]

Okay thanks for all the advice, really appreciated.
*edit*
Here it is:
eddiecairns27@gmail.com

I will send you something tomorrow which will help you..

 

[Edward Cairns]

I will send you something tomorrow which will help you..

That would be wonderful, cheers

 

[Jamesp89]

I will send you something tomorrow which will help you..

I have an interview for operative welding and grinding next week do you think what you have could also help me too?