Yard Controller - First Rail London

[oliverwolfe17]

Hello,

I’ve recently applied for the above role and have made it to the next round of OPC assessments, I thought I’d look through these forums to find more information on the role and what to expect should I get it, however I’ve searched the forums for threads regarding the role of ‘Yard controller’ and haven’t found anything relevant, I’d appreciate if someone could point me in the right direction for where to find more information, specifically shift patterns and if the advertised 60-70k salary is expected,

Cheers.

 

[transportphoto]

Can you clarify which train company you’d be working for? If you are able to share a link to the vacancy, this may be helpful.

 

[FGW_DID]

A quick google throws this up;

vacancy listing

main text:

The Yard Controller for WEFOC will be required to Safely and efficiently facilitate the movement of Trains associated with WEFOC (Wembley Sidings). The position will also be required to maintain competency in Team Member B activities (Shunting) at Willesden TMD (Willesden Train Maintenance Depot). The WEFOC Yard Controller will also be required to facilitate the shunting trains using a signal panel. When at Willesden Train Maintenance Depot they will also be required to carry out Maintenance tasks on Trains within their competency and as instructed by the Engineering Team Leader on duty Your main responsibilities will be:

• When carrying out duties of Yard Controller at Wembley you will be responsible for the control of movement into the sidings and the control of movement from the sidings to the main line - by use of the signal control panel.
• Work to all relevant T&RS engineering, occupational Health & Safety, Loss control and Quality Standards, schedules and practices.
• May be required to act as Designated Person when not carrying out Yard Controller or Shunting duties duty requires.
• The position of Yard Controller will be to ensure all local procedures are being followed by staff working on the site (ARL or third party)
• To operate a signal panel (training will be provided)
• In the event of signal control failures you are responsible to carry out the manual release of units for service in line with local procedures.
• To establish clear communication between Network Rail and ARL interfaces.
• In the event of a failure in infrastructure or equipment at Wembley Sidings you will be required to report. Also to ensure that measures are in place for safety integrity of the site during the facility problem.
• To ensure all defects in the accommodation at Wembley are reported.
• When working as Yard Controller you will be required to report near misses and accidents in accordance with local procedure (Wembley sidings will be covered within this procedure)
• You will also ensure that any trespassing or vandalism is reported via control on Compass.
• Assist the Fleet Team where possible to raise quality, safety and efficiency targets., We all belong at First Rail London. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

 

[transportphoto]

A quick google throws this up;

vacancy listing

main text:

Thank you - I’ve just tweaked the thread title slightly to clarify.

 

[oliverwolfe17]

Hello all,

I’ve passed the assessment centre for this role and have been invited in for an interview,

There is nothing on the invite regarding what to prepare and expect for this interview and I’m wondering if anyone has some general tips for how I should approach this?

Cheers!

 

[Horizon22]

Well done on getting an interview.

I imagine it will be a standard competency based interview so prevent some questions in the STAR format. I will imagine they will be looking for examples related to prioritisation, attention to detail, managing conflicting demands, effective communication and of course, safety. Ideally using examples related to safety-critical work (if you have any).

A yard controller role can get very intense at key times (late night end of service and early morning start up) and then liaising with fleet teams and maintenance as required.

 

[oliverwolfe17]

Well done on getting an interview.

I imagine it will be a standard competency based interview so prevent some questions in the STAR format. I will imagine they will be looking for examples related to prioritisation, attention to detail, managing conflicting demands, effective communication and of course, safety. Ideally using examples related to safety-critical work (if you have any).

A yard controller role can get very intense at key times (late night end of service and early morning start up) and then liaising with fleet teams and maintenance as required.

Thank you so much for your response I really appreciate it

Hello, they haven’t said what the next stages are should the interview go well, would it just be a medical and then a start date?