Signaller medical

[Summit70]

Hi all,
I'm over the moon at passing my signaller interview last week, especially since it was a lot shorter than the 1 hour 45 mins we were told to allow!!
Could anyone tell me what the medical involves? Please nothing involving treadmills?
Also, what domestic facilities do signal boxes have? Should I invest in a quality thermos??
Many thanks for any help. I'm just annoyed I didn't know of this job 25 years ago!!

 

[Saracen_83]

Hearing test
Eyesight test
Colour blindness test (cannot remember exact name
Drugs and alcohol test,
Talk through of current medical conditions and current medication
Weight and height check

 

[ChrisRS]

Hi all,
I'm over the moon at passing my signaller interview last week, especially since it was a lot shorter than the 1 hour 45 mins we were told to allow!!
Could anyone tell me what the medical involves? Please nothing involving treadmills?
Also, what domestic facilities do signal boxes have? Should I invest in a quality thermos??
Many thanks for any help. I'm just annoyed I didn't know of this job 25 years ago!!

As for domestic facilities most boxes will include an indoor or outdoor toilet, microwave, fridge, heating, tea making facilities etc

 

[Danny Boy]

Had a Signaller medical in December, consisted of:

Medical history check.
Alcohol screening test (breath test)
Eye sight (colour blindness, peripheral vision & general eyesight test)
Hearing test
Drug screening test (urine test)
BMI
Blood pressure.