Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

Hilly Bill · 04-07-2015 7:57pm #1

There was someone on here asking about jobs in Irish rail, check out their site. They are hiring for the city centre re signalling.

Waestrel · 05-07-2015 6:14pm

cheers, will check.

Hilly Bill · 05-07-2015 10:37pm

A few started like this and are now signalman and drivers etc.

Waestrel · 05-07-2015 10:49pm

Would have college education work against me in this case? Sick of staring into a computer screen and would love to learn skills with my hands. College educated to Masters level!

Wild Garlic · 06-07-2015 9:18am

Waestrel wrote: »

Would have college education work against me in this case? Sick of staring into a computer screen and would love to learn skills with my hands. College educated to Masters level!

A big plus I'd say......

Hilly Bill · 06-07-2015 11:13am

Just an ability to follow instructions. You would have to do the track safety course, possibly the lookout course and the engineering supervisor course. You might get a nice bit of dinner thrown in as well in the black lion. If you don't drive, don't let that discourage you from applying.

Waestrel · 06-07-2015 12:00pm

all sounds great. Cheers for heads up. Will there be huge interest?

Hilly Bill · 06-07-2015 2:51pm

Not sure but send in the application anyway you have as much chance as anyone and good luck. If you are on the dole then go for it. Put in for all 3 if you are also and electrician. Pm me if you have any queries.

schemingbohemia · 07-07-2015 2:43pm

Here's the links
http://www.irishrail.ie/news/recruitment-apply-within

Victor · 08-07-2015 5:12pm

Rail jobs that I am aware of:

Irish Rail - Apprenticeship positions (Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter) - Dublin, Drogheda, Limerick, Portlaois

Irish Rail - Dublin City Re-Signalling Project (General Operatives, Platelayers, Electricians)

Irish Rail - small number of gate keeper positions.

Rail Gourmet - train staff, various locations (Heuston, Tralee, Cork, possibly Galway)

Grand Hibernian - train staff, various locations - I'm not sure how official this is.

punisher5112 · 08-07-2015 5:19pm

Are driver positions ever open these days?
I am employed with DB but wouldn't mind a change.
I know a few moved as bus drivers to train drivers a few years ago but maybe this isn't possible anymore.

Slunk · 08-07-2015 5:58pm

Are the gatekeepers jobs open to all or just internally to other IR employees?

Victor · 08-07-2015 6:24pm

Slunk wrote: »

Are the gatekeepers jobs open to all or just internally to other IR employees?

I only saw a reference to the positions existing, I haven't seen any actual ad, so it might be internal only.

I get the impression that the pay is very poor, although some locations come with accommodation. In the 1990s, some gate-keepers were being paid about £1.50 per hour., although per hour is a poor measure of pay rates for such jobs, as it's 5 minutes work, followed by boredom.

Hilly Bill · 08-07-2015 10:05pm

the gatekeepers jobs are gone and were open to anyone. 2 positions.

Waestrel · 30-07-2015 11:57am

Any idea when we shall hear yes or no on these jobs?

Hilly Bill · 30-07-2015 6:43pm

Did you apply?

toastedpickles · 30-07-2015 7:03pm

I applied for the apprenticeships, but god only knows when, and if ill hear back

Waestrel · 31-07-2015 11:33am

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Did you apply?

I did, and the closing date was nearly a month ago - surely decisions must be made soon to get interviews started and have the intake before end of year?

Batman12 · 12-09-2015 4:49pm

Anybody hear anything else from irish rail about apprenticeship?

Waestrel · 12-09-2015 8:09pm

Batman12 wrote: »

Anybody hear anything else from irish rail about apprenticeship?

nothing!

Batman12 · 13-09-2015 11:22am

From reading about last years apprenticeships 1400 sat aptitude tests and less than 100 made the cut to be even considered for interview. Don't understand why they leave it so long to get in touch with people who they already know didn't score high enough in aptitude.

liv1892 · 16-10-2015 2:09pm

Anyone heard anything on the apprentice

munchkin_utd · 16-10-2015 2:12pm

liv1892 wrote: »

Anyone heard anything on the apprentice

heres the latest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0071b63

Victor · 16-10-2015 6:07pm

munchkin_utd wrote: »

heres the latest
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0071b63

Play nice.

Moderator

They were only taking on about 12 apprentices this year.

liv1892 · 20-11-2015 7:05pm

Got an email today about the interviews! They are starting next week.

wobzilla1 · 23-11-2015 8:59am

Got a call on Friday to go for interview next Monday. They said the details would be emailed to me but haven't got anything yet

Rameen6 · 23-11-2015 12:11pm

I got a phone call for an interview next Monday. Anyone know what this apprenticeship entails? Where would you be based and where might you be based upon completion

Waestrel · 23-11-2015 1:08pm

wobzilla1 wrote: »

Got a call on Friday to go for interview next Monday. They said the details would be emailed to me but haven't got anything yet

Same here, call on friday but no email. Im sure it'll be along.

Victor · 23-11-2015 9:38pm

Rameen6 wrote: »

I got a phone call for an interview next Monday. Anyone know what this apprenticeship entails?

As I understand it, there are several different trades - electrician, fitter and mechanic. It's 3-4 years of blocks of classroom and workshop training.

Where would you be based and where might you be based upon completion

The apprenticeships are in Drogheda, Dublin, Portlaoise or Limerick, which are the main locations for medium and heavy maintenance. Other locations do maintenance, but usually only the daily checks and the like.

Waestrel · 25-11-2015 12:28pm

anyone got the phone call but not the email? still waiting on mine

liv1892 · 25-11-2015 4:26pm

Waestrel wrote:

anyone got the phone call but not the email? still waiting on mine

I got an email but no call

Waestrel · 25-11-2015 5:05pm

I better chase up the email, could anyone with the email PM me the number to ring in case of any questions?

Waestrel · 26-11-2015 3:28pm

Ive still received no email... can anyone help me out with a contact number?

liv1892 · 26-11-2015 3:30pm

Waestrel wrote:

Ive still received no email... can anyone help me out with a contact number?

I think you have to email them there is no contact number given

Waestrel · 26-11-2015 3:46pm

liv1892 wrote: »

I think you have to email them there is no contact number given

Can you PM the email address ?

Hilly Bill · 27-11-2015 11:56am

Whats the name given in the email? Pm me it if there is one. I might be able to get a number for you.

Waestrel · 27-11-2015 6:49pm

Hilly Bill wrote: »

Whats the name given in the email? Pm me it if there is one. I might be able to get a number for you.

got sorted, cheers

liv1892 · 03-12-2015 6:01pm

Anybody know when we will hear back after the interview?

wobzilla1 · 03-12-2015 6:33pm

liv1892 wrote: »

Anybody know when we will hear back after the interview?

At the electrician interview, they said they hope to make a decision before Christmas. If they haven't, they'll still contact us to let us know

liv1892 · 03-12-2015 6:34pm

wobzilla1 wrote: »

At the electrician interview, they said they hope to make a decision before Christmas. If they haven't, they'll still contact us to let us know

Thanks I forgot to ask after my interview

wobzilla1 · 03-12-2015 7:03pm

liv1892 wrote: »

Thanks I forgot to ask after my interview

Also said they were taking 6 for electrician and had invited 30 for interview so there's a 20% chance

Waestrel · 03-12-2015 7:05pm

Does anyone have any idea of likely pay scales as apprentices , and then as full time sparks?

had my interview this week, went well.

liv1892 · 03-12-2015 7:06pm

wobzilla1 wrote: »

Also said they were taking 6 for electrician and had invited 30 for interview so there's a 20% chance

Not so bad! All we can do now is wait

wobzilla1 · 03-12-2015 7:23pm

Waestrel wrote: »

Does anyone have any idea of likely pay scales as apprentices , and then as full time sparks?

had my interview this week, went well.

Not sure about pay going forward but they said first year is around 270 a week

flyingsnail · 03-12-2015 7:27pm

This is a bit out of date but it may give you an idea,

http://www.fas.ie/en/allowances+and+grants/apprentice+wages.htm

liv1892 · 16-12-2015 9:59am

Anyone heard anything yet?

brianp20 · 16-12-2015 2:59pm

I've heard nothing yet but I was told it should be this week. I'm not sure how true that is because at the interview I was told they might not contact us until after Christmas.

liv1892 · 16-12-2015 4:22pm

brianp20 wrote: »

I've heard nothing yet but I was told it should be this week. I'm not sure how true that is because at the interview I was told they might not contact us until after Christmas.

Probably won't until after I'd say anyway was just wondering

liv1892 · 06-01-2016 11:50am

Still nothing! They're drawing it out a bit.

brianp20 · 06-01-2016 12:37pm

It's pretty frustrating. Hopefully we'll get word by the end of the week.

Out of interest, how do you think your interview went?

liv1892 · 06-01-2016 12:45pm

brianp20 wrote: »

It's pretty frustrating. Hopefully we'll get word by the end of the week.

Out of interest, how do you think your interview went?

I thought I did well to be honest but as time goes on I am doubting myself. I was wondering if we did get the job would we be subsidized for travel expenses and that if we had to go a long distance would you know? How do you think you did?

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