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Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

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  • #5672
    edge13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭edge13


    got a email Friday ,

    Would anyone have some light on this after doing the medical.

    It stated that my candidacy remains live,

    but the locations called forward are dependent on the business requirements for some locations . This can cause delays in the terms of processing applicants, in the case of your application.

    We hope to call the next cohort of applicants in near future.



  • #5673
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123483685#Comment_123483685

    It means they will call candidates in depot locations where they are needed the most, first. So Dublin basically.



  • #5674
    edge13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭edge13


    if there’s candidates in front of me how long does the panel last



  • #5675
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,971 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123470965#Comment_123470965

    Has anyone any news on the driver recruitment online RAAT, SCAAT etc.. I haven't heard anything.

    I did those tests during a previous driver recruitment campaign in 2019, passed, and IIRC heard back quite quickly. The questions this time were I think, identical to the 2019 questions but I reckon I did worse as wasn't in the right frame of mind doing them this time. I will be raging if I have failed them this time.



  • #5676
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123488059#Comment_123488059

    I believe they have changed a bit since 2019.



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  • #5677
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123484523#Comment_123484523

    A few years I'd guess. What depot did you apply for? I know some people applied last year for regional depots, and haven't even been called for the tests at Inchicore yet.

    People often apply for Dublin, then put in for a transfer as soon as they can, for a more local depot.



  • #5678
    zestytoast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭zestytoast


    still haven’t heard back from the online tests but just curious are the in person tests just the RAAT, SCAAT and LD-SJT again?



  • #5679
    DustyShowbiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18 ✭DustyShowbiz


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123489483#Comment_123489483

    No they are different in the test centre. For example the SCAAT test is shapes instead of letters, also its on paper instead of online.



  • #5680
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    Also haven't heard back yet on the online tests. Positive that we're all in the same boat I think.



  • #5681
    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,053 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    Just seen General ops roles advertised on their page. It states several requirements but you don't really need them so don't let it put you off from applying. It's mainly watching contractors working and keeping them safe. . All training will be provided. The shifts is usually half 8 to 5 days or nights which can be from around 11 to 5 depend on the job. It could be 12 hour shifts during shutdown weekends. The pay is decent enough with a few expenses thrown in. If you like being outside then go for it, you can still go for the driving if thats your thing.



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  • #5682
    podge380
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭podge380


    Well folks any word on courses yet for anyone waiting to hear? Ive done all tests, interviews, medical etc....emailed them a few weeks ago and they said the ive done everything i need to and its location dependent, and theyll be in contact in due course. Heard recently a new course began and theres 3 recruits in my area started who were interviewed over a year ago 🫣

    Best of luck to anyone heading to Inchicore 💪😃



  • #5683
    edge13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭edge13


    hi where did you apply for



  • #5684
    nidhuinn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44 ✭nidhuinn


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123499351#Comment_123499351

    it seems to be quite normal to be waiting 1-2 years if you’re outside Dublin. You can gather that Dublin is the priority based on the latest recruitment drive only cover that area.
    It’s just sit and wait. There’s only a certain number of drivers per training class and only a certain number of training classes they can run at the same time. Just need to have patience.
    No news is good news. The thanks but no thanks tend to go out quickly by the looks of it



  • #5685
    rameire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭rameire


    Emails are coming out for Driver Recruitment.

    I have been accepted to the next phase which is the written test on the following.

    • TRFS – Trainability for Safety Test
    • TRP(p2) – Trainability for Rules & Procedures Test Part 2
    • rWce – The Railway Written Communication Exercise

    🌞 3.8kwp, 🌞 Clonee, Dub.🌞



  • #5686
    Dazzler91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭Dazzler91


    Go the acceptance to the in person test day myself.



  • #5687
    Cilldara_2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,199 ✭✭✭Cilldara_2000


    I too have been emailed the phase 1 invitation.



  • #5688
    BrianD3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,971 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    I got an email too but not sure if I'm going to accept it as have been reading up on the distance vision requirements for train drivers. They seem similar to those for private pilots, in which case, I will fail the medical.



  • #5689
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123511649#Comment_123511649

    What’s your prescription? Once you wear your glasses it shouldn’t really be an issue.



  • #5690
    zestytoast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭zestytoast


    has anyone still not heard back for the in person tests?



  • #5691
    patrickc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,139 ✭✭✭patrickc


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123514012#Comment_123514012

    From the campaign that just closed?

    Me



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  • #5692
    cromagsrules
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭cromagsrules


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123514012#Comment_123514012

    Not yet here. :/



  • #5693
    Thrashssacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭Thrashssacre


    So if you haven't heard back today on the Dublin driver recruitment are you out of the running or id there multiple batches?



  • #5694
    podge380
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭podge380


    Yeah i spoke to a driver and he said there is a long wait time, and hes not wrong by the looks of it 😅 but yes, 100% no news is good news it seems. Hopefully not too long more tho 🙏 saw a pic of a training class started recently and there was only 8 on it from what i remember



  • #5695
    Dazzler91
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭Dazzler91


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123517115#Comment_123517115

    I'd hope so but if people have gotten in person test dates it's likely not a great sign to have not heard by now



  • #5696
    Midnight_EG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,816 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    They stagger test dates, no news is good news



  • #5697
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭Rootsblower


    if your hoping for a regional class to start soon you could be waiting a while. IE concentrating on Greater Dublin Area at the moment.



  • #5698
    Citizen Six
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,449 ✭✭✭Citizen Six


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123515477#Comment_123515477

    If you applied late in the current campaign, then you'll be at the back of the queue when it comes to tests at Inchicore.

    Some regional candidates from the previous campaign are still on hold for the Inchicore tests.



  • #5699
    Thrashssacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭Thrashssacre


    Applied for Dublin area so fingers crossed I hear something soon, best of luck to anyone else who applied.



  • #5700
    zestytoast
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭zestytoast


    finally heard back.. unsuccessful 🙈🙈



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  • #5701
    Thrashssacre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭Thrashssacre


    Was unsuccessful myself but in the feedback section I scored above average in all 3 tests the only mark against me was speed in miniscatt but they also added that my accuracy was above average.



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