New starter - Covid-19 impact on employment

[C J Snarzell]

At least when this horrible epidemic is behind us in the not too distant future, anyone with a delayed start date can still have something positive to look forward to.

CJ

 

[Daveyboy2407]

Thanks for the reply. All jobs are for Network Rail. 2x operative, 1x signalled and 1x crossing keeper.

 

[ST]

At least when this horrible epidemic is behind us in the not too distant future, anyone with a delayed start date can still have something positive to look forward to.

CJ

Totally agree.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Thanks for the reply. All jobs are for Network Rail. 2x operative, 1x signalled and 1x crossing keeper.

NR are still carrying on with recruitment- certainly with signaller jobs. I've received my job offer last week (the interview was the about 10 days prior to that) and I've had all the contract stuff

 

[MrsP2010]

NR are still carrying on with recruitment- certainly with signaller jobs. I've received my job offer last week (the interview was the about 10 days prior to that) and I've had all the contract stuff

Do you know what's happening about your medical and have you been given a date for training to start? Thanks

 

[Gallius]

Do you know what's happening about your medical and have you been given a date for training to start? Thanks

I completed all my pre employment checks over a month ago for NWR, including medical, and still waiting on a start date

 

[Chubby]

I passed medical and pre employment checks for NR a couple of weeks ago and got my start date the other day.... 1st of august but subject to change due to ongoing issue

 

[Stigy]

NR are still carrying on with recruitment- certainly with signaller jobs. I've received my job offer last week (the interview was the about 10 days prior to that) and I've had all the contract stuff

I wonder whether they're still running courses with this pandemic ongoing? This would no doubt present its own problems, not least with trainees requiring accommodation (I know a lot of hotels are closed until further notice for example).

 

[Gallius]

I passed medical and pre employment checks for NR a couple of weeks ago and got my start date the other day.... 1st of august but subject to change due to ongoing issue

Is that the date you start signalling school? My LOM has been in touch multiple times now to say he is trying to get a signalling school date sorted.

 

[Chubby]

Is that the date you start signalling school? My LOM has been in touch multiple times now to say he is trying to get a signalling school date sorted.

No sorry its an off track job not signalling i never made that clear

 

[Trogladyte]

Sadly my trainee driver course was suspended half way through

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Do you know what's happening about your medical and have you been given a date for training to start? Thanks

I'm waiting to get a date for my medical - the company that does them is supposed to get in touch in the next few days. As for a start date, I've only just sent all my pre employment documents back but they have said they might not be able to give me a start date for a while.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

I wonder whether they're still running courses with this pandemic ongoing? This would no doubt present its own problems, not least with trainees requiring accommodation (I know a lot of hotels are closed until further notice for example).

Yes apparently they are and the hotels are still being used although it is possible that they are closed to the general public.

 

[Taylor-j01]

NR just posted trainee driver for Leeds
Closes 17th April
if anyone is within 45 mins depot

 

[Allaboard78]

Yes apparently they are and the hotels are still being used although it is possible that they are closed to the general public.

Do you know which hotels?

 

[Trek65]

I started this Monday the 6th with NWR as an Operative. My PTS course is cancelled and my Track Induction on the 13th April. Helping out at the depot for now and assisting with making the changes for Covid-19 that NWR need to adhere to.

 

[Daveyboy2407]

I started this Monday the 6th with NWR as an Operative. My PTS course is cancelled and my Track Induction on the 13th April. Helping out at the depot for now and assisting with making the changes for Covid-19 that NWR need to adhere to.

Congratulations on the job. How long did the hiring process take from start to finish if you dont mind me asking?

 

[MostlyHarmless]

Do you know which hotels?

No I don't I'm afraid.

 

[Lee1280]

Do you know which hotels?

I know In Basingstoke it’s the Village Hotel.. just across the road from the ROC

 

[Trek65]

Thanks Daveyboy.

I was offered the job in December and started the paperwork side of things and medical in January. Things were delayed slightly as I was going on holiday end of February into March and also waiting for my courses.

 

[Shep19]

Does anyone know if it’s normal to have my status, invite to assessment 2 pending for around 4weeks? Any info would be great.

 

[moorw003]

At the moment, almost all recruitment is on hold until the lockdown eases. So I'd consider that normal, or expected.

 

[Shep19]

I think NWR are still recruiting

 

[MrsP2010]

I think NWR are still recruiting

They are as I’ve just had an offer subject to checks

 

[Shep19]

Congrats, how long did it take for you to get the offer? My status is invite to assessment 2 pending and has been for a while, any idea?

 

[MrsP2010]

Congrats, how long did it take for you to get the offer? My status is invite to assessment 2 pending and has been for a while, any idea?

Thanks I had the interview on 02 March and heard nothing for 7 weeks!! I knew this was good news though as they told me in the interview that HR are quick to tell you you’re unsuccessful but take ages to tell you you’ve got the job!!

 

[Daveyboy2407]

Congratulations. It's good to know jobs are still being processed. I've had 1 on 'application completed' and 3 on application under consideration for level 2. I'm expecting a long wait for updates though

 

[Hanz_05]

Recruiters are still recruiting I had my interview last week tuesday got an offer today. Don’t lose hope! good things come to those who wait.

 

[Samfa]

Hi. I had my scat verification deferred at the start of lock down but was invited to a Skype interview for trainee conductor role with TFW at the end of May. I have received an email to confirm I was successful and now through to the final selection process of verification. But no specific dates or time frame given.

 

[LouiseC]

I’ve heard from HR at northern. I was supposed to start trainee conductor role on 11th May. They’re hoping to have start date for me this month, but I’ve to do my medical again because of the length of time that has elapsed, not a problem though. Just happy that there’s some movement.