Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

jaybro7

Yep there’s 2 stages for interviews.

1st stage is just with HR representative as far as I know and then if successful the 2nd interview (with different competencies) is with line manager/station manager (I had 2 plus a hr rep for my 2nd interview)

both interviews are similar in that you give examples of each competency but 2nd one the managers involved will generally ask a few more follow on questions that’s all.

Valhalla42

Did you get offered dates for the interview that was very quick they are not hanging about this time.

Willie Stroker 1976

Same, they are so quick. I was only there Wednesday and have lost hope already 😂

PadraigCoghlan

I presume ye applied for Dublin. I applied for for Galway and still waiting to hear back about stage 1 tests. Could be a long wait for me.

superfly75

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119218506#Comment_119218506

I applied for Galway back in 2020 and Im still waiting 🤪🤪.

jaybro7

yep I’m Waterford and still waiting myself. All stages done and dusted but no movement since 🤷🏻 Still holding out hope that I’ll hear or a start date before the end of summer but who knows

Jamie2k9

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119220540#Comment_119220540

There has been a few in Waterford, 2 currently doing hours and the first women if i am correct. There must have been 3-4 others in 2020/21 as well. Lot of new faces these days anyway.

071Class

All moving very fast now for Dublin area driver applicants.

Stage 2 test sat last Friday.

Email received for first round interview today.

PadraigCoghlan

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119227627#Comment_119227627

Congratulations

fleecymanager

Not looking good for me so. Did test's on Monday. No email yet🥺

Willie Stroker 1976

Same, Well Wednesday. We gave it our best shot

fleecymanager

The waiting is a nightmare. Do you get an email to say you didn't pass ? At least you would know.

Willie Stroker 1976

No, haven’t had any rejection email yet. But considering some guys have been hearing back already I’m just assuming I’ve not made it

Ormonde13

Hi all,

just wondering, do IR normally get in touch after doing a reference check or do they just leave you waiting until they have a start date for you?

my references were contacted 6 weeks ago but after that I’ve heard nothing. Any light you can shed would be most helpful!

intercity124

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119232992#Comment_119232992

You are left waiting, and waiting, length of time depends on what depot you are in for.

Ormonde13

Thank you for the response!!

I went for Dublin, at least I know now it’s a waiting game and not a case of getting lost in the system!!

jaybro7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119232992#Comment_119232992

theres quite a few of us in that position I’m afraid. Just a waiting game

Designator

Hi all,

applied for the train driver jobs with Mallow as my primary station and cork as secondary , did the two rounds of questions online but haven’t heard anything since then and that was probably two months ago.. Anyone from cork get to the in person questionnaires or interviews yet ? Or is it just a case of waiting until a vacancy comes up in my depot of choice?

thanks

Ormonde13

after flicking through the thread i see that there is an army of people waiting 😂 hopefully the training school ramps up the numbers soon! Have you been waiting long yourself??

SeanD123

Anyone know if there are any upcoming Dublin/Dart start dates or?

Rootsblower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119236088#Comment_119236088

Training school could probably only do a max of 2 classes at any one time in Inchicore. I don’t know if the smaller facility in Mallow is open at the mo. Max of 9-10 per class.

Dublin depots are being prioritised.

Good luck to all here.

Rootsblower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119234325#Comment_119234325

I’d say Cork is your best bet. Mallow being a small depot probably has drivers waiting on a transfer in. Cork has a good few vacancies at the moment.

jaybro7

I did hear They had the maintenance team in the last couple of weeks doing up some of the rooms in inchicore that had been left throughout covid. Not sure if this will have an effect on increased class numbers/increased classes or not.

Designator

Anyone know of any other positions like this which would be good to apply to for a career change and a better wage? I’ve also applied for the bus Eireann driver training programme , but would like to apply for as many public job positions like this as possible around the Munster area preferably .

Rootsblower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119237766#Comment_119237766

There’s only a limited amount of simulator booths. This will dictate how many drivers that can be trained at any one time.

jaybro7

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119238512#Comment_119238512

Had actually forgotten about that. That’s a fair point.

intercity124

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119240077#Comment_119240077

They did have some simulators in Mallow as well. Not sure what the situation is with those. Wonder how many more are going to be hired, I get the feeling its going to be another class of Dublin drivers whenever they do start new classes. Are they losing a lot of drivers in Dublin or are they all filling the vacancies in the regional depots through internal transfers. They seem to be chasing their tail getting Dublin up to the required numbers, the focus has been Dublin since I applied in 2019!

Rootsblower

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119240367#Comment_119240367

Theres a good few drivers in the Dublin depots waiting on transfers back to their preferred locations. A good lot of drivers out on long term sick, some will probably never drive again. A not insignificant amount of drivers have been removed from the grade in the last number of years because of “disciplinary” issues (some unfairly imo) A lot of retirements coming up in the next 2-3 years especially in Dublin. Lastly a number of new recruits just upped and quit.

The company is always chasing their tail especially in Dublin. I actually feel they are trying their best to get the numbers up even though it doesn’t seem like it from the outside. A big problem the company have is that there’s a fair few drivers with 40 years service and are 60 and can retire with a months notice. It’s hard on the company to plan for this as the driver with 40 years could decide to stay until 65 and then decide **** it I’ll do another year till 66. They could also decide I’m outta here next week. Does the company take on a replacement and potentially have too many drivers with the associated costs. Hard to get the balance right.

jrey2020

Has anyone received an invite for an interview for your 2022 driver application for cork/mallow? Starting to think I didnt get through to the next phase. Thanks!

Citizen Six

It's been mentioned that they are getting through the Dublin positions first. But also that some people may have started in Dublin, and are waiting for transfers to other parts of the country. So less pressure to fill those positions with new recruits.