Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

lledlledlled · 25-03-2020 10:16AM

Furryglove wrote: »

Corona had any implications for new job starts or training ?

I can't answer for new starts or training but the next round of assessments in the Training Centre are postponed until further notice.

Hoping the financial fallout of Covid-19 doesn't lead Irish Rail to rethink recruitment numbers

Furryglove · 25-03-2020 10:22AM

lledlledlled wrote: »

I can't answer for new starts or training but the next round of assessments in the Training Centre are postponed until further notice.

Hoping the financial fallout of Covid-19 doesn't lead Irish Rail to rethink recruitment numbers

Yes, Inchicore closed it seems

91wx763 · 26-03-2020 06:16AM

Originally Posted by Justme84
Did anyone hear from the opc assessment centre after doing their CSS and CSVT for CSO jobs recently

prinzeugen wrote: »

Nothing but it could be a few weeks.. Be patient. I am waiting also.

No news is good news.

That chap I know in Midleton got an email yesterday, he was above average in one test and average in the other and has another behavioural test online to do now.

Batman51 · 27-03-2020 07:48PM

Anyone waiting on a regional panel heard anything since?

annor99 · 09-04-2020 09:36AM

Batman51 wrote: »

Anyone waiting on a regional panel heard anything since?

No nothing. Can't imagine there would be anything for a while now sadly.

lledlledlled · 09-04-2020 11:08AM

Hoping Irish Rail are still pressing ahead with all of the planned recruitment. They must be down a few bob due to the current inactivity.

Willie Stroker 1976 · 09-04-2020 11:13AM

Hard to know what will happen, was due to take part in stage 1 in Inchicore back on March 23rd, understandably haven’t heard anything since it was postponed.

lledlledlled · 09-04-2020 11:20AM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Hard to know what will happen, was due to take part in stage 1 in Inchicore back on March 23rd, understandably haven’t heard anything since it was postponed.

Same as that. Not that i've stopped thinking about it though!

Willie Stroker 1976 · 09-04-2020 11:23AM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Same as that. Not that i've stopped thinking about it though!

Same, but if anything it would raise a few concerns. If successful, I’d be leaving a job I’m safe in, to a new job where I may not be permanent and with the economy on its knees. Will worry about it when the time comes

lledlledlled · 09-04-2020 11:29AM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Same, but if anything it would raise a few concerns. If successful, I’d be leaving a job I’m safe in, to a new job where I may not be permanent and with the economy on its knees. Will worry about it when the time comes

If successful, why would you not be permanent?

Willie Stroker 1976 · 09-04-2020 11:31AM

lledlledlled wrote: »

If successful, why would you not be permanent?

Well with most jobs there is a probation period, not sure if its the same with Iarnrod Eireann

lledlledlled · 09-04-2020 11:39AM

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Well with most jobs there is a probation period, not sure if its the same with Iarnrod Eireann

I wouldn't think there's a probationary period as such. I'd imagine once you're offered the position, you go into training, which lasts at least 12 months, and once you pass that you're good.
I'm only guessing though.

But yes, there is a risk in changing any job. I would be leaving a fairly safe job too, and i might struggle to get through the training, or i might hate the actual job itself.

Also, if the economy is in for a massive shock (which looks likely), conditions for train drivers won't be improving any time soon.

I'm assuming the recruitment numbers will stay the same though, as the company surely have a long-term view in mind.

Jamie2k9 · 09-04-2020 12:08PM

I can't see the full roll out of CSOs happening as a result of this.

Also, if the economy is in for a massive shock (which looks likely), conditions for train drivers won't be improving any time soon.

They are not exactly the worst conditions now.

I wouldn't think there's a probationary period as such. I'd imagine once you're offered the position, you go into training, which lasts at least 12 months, and once you pass that you're good.
I'm only guessing though.

No idea but would say once you are cleared on your own you will be closely monitored and IE will be able to get rid easily or demote you to a non safety critical role if you screw up.

I agree its a major commitment with no guarantees.

I'm assuming the recruitment numbers will stay the same though, as the company surely have a long-term view in mind.

Would think so particularly for Dublin.

Batman51 · 09-04-2020 03:41PM

annor99 wrote: »

No nothing. Can't imagine there would be anything for a while now sadly.

Not a word either. Thinking of sending a mail just to check in. Last November they hinted that it could be October this year but no guarantees.

annor99 · 09-04-2020 04:54PM

Batman51 wrote: »

Not a word either. Thinking of sending a mail just to check in. Last November they hinted that it could be October this year but no guarantees.

They had hinted March to lad I know on panel. An email can't hurt sure. Where was your depot?

91wx763 · 09-04-2020 07:34PM

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

I can't see the full roll out of CSOs happening as a result of this.

The need for them will not go away because of C-17. A consistent level of onboard customer service to achieve the service quality lacking in IÉ is urgently required.

The remit will surely include sorting seat reservation issues, providing a presence to deter anti social behaviour issues and the provision of the equal service level deserved by disabled passengers. All are everyday repetitive issues which can't be left go unanswered particularly when we have driver only trains and stations that aren't manned for all trains.

Batman51 · 09-04-2020 08:09PM

annor99 wrote: »

They had hinted March to lad I know on panel. An email can't hurt sure. Where was your depot?

I was set for Waterford. I did hear March also, but it was changed to October on a following phone call. It was all very unclear. Sent off an email anyway. I'll let ya know what I hear anyway

Furryglove · 09-04-2020 09:02PM

91wx763 wrote: »

The need for them will not go away because of C-17. A consistent level of onboard customer service to achieve the service quality lacking in IÉ is urgently required.

The remit will surely include sorting seat reservation issues, providing a presence to deter anti social behaviour issues and the provision of the equal service level deserved by disabled passengers. All are everyday repetitive issues which can't be left go unanswered particularly when we have driver only trains and stations that aren't manned for all trains.

There was a big campaign for revenue protection staff before Christmas and I think most positions have been filled, I think they will be doing a lot of what you mention above

whisky_galore · 10-04-2020 08:37AM

91wx763 wrote: »

The need for them will not go away because of C-17. A consistent level of onboard customer service to achieve the service quality lacking in IÉ is urgently required.

The remit will surely include sorting seat reservation issues, providing a presence to deter anti social behaviour issues and the provision of the equal service level deserved by disabled passengers. All are everyday repetitive issues which can't be left go unanswered particularly when we have driver only trains and stations that aren't manned for all trains.

They're not going to want dragging dozens of people from god knows where into an interview room with a panel.
Even if they did that remotely, how is the training period supposed to work now? The trains they are supposed to work on are shuffling around empty or near empty anyhow.

lledlledlled · 20-04-2020 02:43PM

Do any of the depots have even a small gym or exercise room? Or do Irish Rail workers get any discounted gym membership anywhere?

Furryglove · 20-04-2020 04:38PM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Do any of the depots have even a small gym or exercise room? Or do Irish Rail workers get any discounted gym membership anywhere?

It will be a good while before gyms are open

lledlledlled · 20-04-2020 05:53PM

Furryglove wrote: »

It will be a good while before gyms are open

Agreed, but they will open again some day. I was asking if Irish Rail employees have access to a gym, specifically wondering about train drivers.

Rootsblower · 20-04-2020 07:50PM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Agreed, but they will open again some day. I was asking if Irish Rail employees have access to a gym, specifically wondering about train drivers.

No they don’t have access to a company gym and never will.

lledlledlled · 20-04-2020 08:31PM

Rootsblower wrote: »

No they don’t have access to a company gym and never will.

Ok, thanks. That's a pity. Would be a nice facility to have at the depot. Especially when the company place such emphasis on drivers staying fit.

whisky_galore · 20-04-2020 11:03PM

Rootsblower wrote: »

No they don’t have access to a company gym and never will.

Just like the majority of workers in the country don't have a dedicated gym either.

Rootsblower · 20-04-2020 11:27PM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Ok, thanks. That's a pity. Would be a nice facility to have at the depot. Especially when the company place such emphasis on drivers staying fit.

Company don’t emphasise keeping fit at all. The Railway Safety Act puts an emphasis on meeting certain physical requirements. Irish Rail don’t care how you meet them. If you can’t for whatever reason, bye bye train driving and then it’s next man up please.

Hilly Bill · 21-04-2020 12:20AM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Do any of the depots have even a small gym or exercise room? Or do Irish Rail workers get any discounted gym membership anywhere?

Westwood gyms were offering a discount some time ago. It was still expensive.

Hilly Bill · 21-04-2020 12:23AM

Rootsblower wrote: »

Company don’t emphasise keeping fit at all. The Railway Safety Act puts an emphasis on meeting certain physical requirements. Irish Rail don’t care how you meet them. If you can’t for whatever reason, bye bye train driving and then it’s next man up please.

They promote keeping fit and eating healthy. There was various flyers and emails about it.

Rootsblower · 21-04-2020 07:41AM

Hilly Bill wrote: »

They promote keeping fit and eating healthy. There was various flyers and emails about it.

Never seen either flyer or emails

kingshankly · 28-04-2020 09:34PM

lledlledlled wrote: »

Ok, thanks. That's a pity. Would be a nice facility to have at the depot. Especially when the company place such emphasis on drivers staying fit.

Have you a source for this

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