Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

khaldrogo · 21-01-2019 05:02PM

Forget everything I just said.....got the email just now......roll on Friday!!!

Toashty91 · 21-01-2019 05:07PM

I replied really late on Friday but I got the email today. Don't worry guys, sit tight! Best of luck to everyone

mario84s · 21-01-2019 07:23PM

Got my confirmation email just shy of 5pm, Dublin. Best of luck everyone.

jamesf85 · 21-01-2019 08:28PM

Has anyone outside of Dublin heard anything or is it only the people who applied for the Dublin depot?

Eddie Ere · 21-01-2019 08:33PM

Applied for Dublin and got neither acceptance or rejection. But in time I'm sure I will hear, hold tight and have patience all :-)

t8010789 · 22-01-2019 09:47AM

I have not heard anything yet, I selected 'Dublin' as my preferred depot. As Eddie commented 'hold tight'. The cream always rises to the top.

jamesf85 · 22-01-2019 11:59AM

t8010789 wrote: »

I have not heard anything yet, I selected 'Dublin' as my preferred depot. As Eddie commented 'hold tight'. The cream always rises to the top.

Ya, I’m just trying to figure out if they’re dealing with people in the Dublin depot first. Haven’t heard of anyone outside of Dublin getting accepted yet.

Willie Stroker 1976 · 22-01-2019 11:22PM

Anyone any rejection emails yet? Hope is slipping away

JellyMelly · 22-01-2019 11:26PM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Anyone any rejection emails yet? Hope is slipping away

No rejection letter since having done the tests but my husband had applied too and didn’t get the opportunity to do the tests; he got a rejection email soon after applying to say he wasn’t suited so I’m assuming they will have some sort of automatic generic email that will let you know you don’t meet the req level at each stage?

Oscar1978 · 23-01-2019 08:21AM

Howdy new here .... I did the first two tests on line awaiting to hear back , my preference is for Limerick.

Ais123 · 23-01-2019 11:15AM

Good luck to anyone doing the assessments at the centre. I've got mine tomorrow, I'm a little nervous not gona lie.

AssaultedPeanut · 23-01-2019 11:52AM

Ais123 wrote: »

Good luck to anyone doing the assessments at the centre. I've got mine tomorrow, I'm a little nervous not gona lie.

Good luck for tomorrow. I've mine on Friday and I'm all a quiver whenever I think of of it (not in a good way).

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 23-01-2019 12:09PM

Ais123 wrote: »

Good luck to anyone doing the assessments at the centre. I've got mine tomorrow, I'm a little nervous not gona lie.

Good luck with it

Be sure to report back tomorrow evening with everything !

Be a good help for us in on Friday !

Ais123 · 23-01-2019 12:20PM

Thanks guys. The main part I am nervous about is the memorising, I imagine the text piece is going to be long if it's 30q to answer, so I'm hoping I don't get bogged down memorising the wrong things.

Jake5991 · 23-01-2019 01:49PM

I applied for Dublin I'm waiting the results of the online tests aswell the wait is a killer.
Anyone know how many years you have to do to get a pension and what the pension is like ??

Rootsblower · 23-01-2019 02:11PM

Jake5991 wrote: »

I applied for Dublin I'm waiting the results of the online tests aswell the wait is a killer.
Anyone know how many years you have to do to get a pension and what the pension is like ??

40 years service for full pension €172 per week, you contribute €30 per week.

fanningb · 23-01-2019 04:18PM

congrats to all who got put through to the assessment centre this week, I am slowly losing any hope regarding a positive response after hearing nothing since the online tests but just out of curiosity, of those who made it further roughly how far down the 3 big walls of letters did ye get?
I am sure that is where I was the weakest out of the 3 tests as I may have placed too much emphasis on accuracy as opposed to speed so would be good to have a benchmark to work towards if the opportunity to apply ever arises again...

Clever8619 · 23-01-2019 05:05PM

All those "losing hope" posts are a little premature guys/gals. These tests a few lucky people are taking this week will be the first of many.

I currently work in the Civil Service and have been through all this before. You could be waiting 18-24 months before actually starting. The amount of people who apply for these jobs is massive. The recruitment process is staggered. Some will do interviews and start months before others. Just bed in for a long wait.

Jamie2k9 · 23-01-2019 08:08PM

http://www.irishrail.ie/about-us/career-opportunities-at-iarnrod-eireann#Finance%20Graduate

Finance Graduate Programme
Hoping to get your career in accounting and finance off to flyer? Well look no further than our Graduate Finance Programme, tailored to help ambitious graduates put their best foot forward and gain invaluable experience with a dynamic industry leader.

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail’s exciting two-year programme will help you develop the skills to accelerate your personal growth and career progression.
If you make the cut, you’ll be joining an organisation that greatly values our people. We believe in recognising, supporting and nurturing those with the aptitude and attitude to succeed.

With the programme set to start in Summer 2019, we’re offering structured placements within the finance departments of our three main businesses: Railway Operations, Railway Infrastructure and Shared Services.

There, you’ll be given a dedicated mentor, have the chance to master a suite of business analytics tools, broaden your experience in all IÉ business units and receive best practice, leading edge assessment.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary (€39,163 in year 1, 41,528 in year 2)
25 days annual leave
Paid CIMA membership
Paid study and exam leave
Cycle to work scheme
Health and Wellness programme
What we’re looking for:

2.1 Level 8 Honours Degree in Finance or Accountancy (achieved/from May 2019)
A highly motivated self-starter
A passion for learning and development
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
A high degree of integrity and commitment
A positive approach to challenging roles and responsibilities
Apply

Candidates will be selected through an ability test and personality questionnaire, with a shortlist invited to the interview process.
If you are interested in the programme, please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to Linda Allen at ietalentmanagement@irishrail.ie

khaldrogo · 23-01-2019 09:30PM

Is this for existing employees?

Jamie2k9 · 23-01-2019 10:11PM

khaldrogo wrote: »

Is this for existing employees?

All vacancies listed on website are open to everybody.

Jdelaney93 · 23-01-2019 11:21PM

Anyone doing the assessment tomorrow I would love if you could ask staff are they assessing depot by depot and people participating what depot they picked.

Haven’t heard anyone outside Dublin receiving an email for assessment yet.

Thanks in advance

Willie Stroker 1976 · 23-01-2019 11:25PM

Best of luck to those in tomorrow and Friday.

Ais123 · 24-01-2019 01:06PM

Had mine today, the assessor said the results of today would be out ASAP and if successful the next stage is next week.

I did ask if we would hear if we failed and she wasn't sure, so not sure if that helps anyone still waiting from the first round.

Oscar1978 · 24-01-2019 01:14PM

Ais123 wrote: »

Had mine today, the assessor said the results of today would be out ASAP and if successful the next stage is next week.

I did ask if we would hear if we failed and she wasn't sure, so not sure if that helps anyone still waiting from the first round.

Not looking good for the rest of us mere mortals.

Daz_ · 24-01-2019 01:20PM

Oscar1978 wrote: »

Not looking good for the rest of us mere mortals.

Agreed . I think Irish Rail aren’t too worried about the unsuccessful. They could at least let people know at this stage .

khaldrogo · 24-01-2019 01:21PM

Ais123 wrote:

Had mine today, the assessor said the results of today would be out ASAP and if successful the next stage is next week.

How did you find it? Any surprises?

turdball · 24-01-2019 01:23PM

Applied to Waterford, did the two stages. Nothing back yet.

Willie Stroker 1976 · 24-01-2019 01:24PM

Ais123 wrote: »

Had mine today, the assessor said the results of today would be out ASAP and if successful the next stage is next week.

I did ask if we would hear if we failed and she wasn't sure, so not sure if that helps anyone still waiting from the first round.

Well done. Thanks for updating us. We’re there many in attendance?

I never heard back since completing stage two, the fact stage 4 is next week has shattered hope.

Rootsblower · 24-01-2019 01:42PM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Well done. Thanks for updating us. We’re there many in attendance?

I never heard back since completing stage two, the fact stage 4 is next week has shattered hope.

These jobs are over the next 5 years so don’t loose hope yet.
I’d say there will be 3 driving classes this year( Dart and Diesel) the max I have seen on a course is 9. There’s plenty of time still for all of ye.

To those from outside Dublin who applied, the Dublin depots are critically short of drivers so the first few classes will probably be Dublin drivers exclusively.

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