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kingshankly wrote: »

Have you a source for this

A source for what? The company placing an emphasis on health and fitness?

I was referring to the fact that there's a fairly comprehensive fitness test which needs to be passed before getting the job. I understand there are also random tests throughout the job.

Maybe it's the Regulator or some other body who do the testing and not Irish Rail. Either way, if Health and Fitness is important for the role, it would seem to make sense to have a small fitness room at the main depots. Or at least discount membership at a local gym.

I was only asking a question. No big deal.

Whatever about more drivers, I believe the current ones at mentoring stage have been stopped because only one member of staff can be in the cab. This could go on for a long time as wearing of face masks might not cut it with those involved.

My question on this, is there a time limit before for example trainees would have to start there mentoring over again. Is for example a 6 month gap in training acceptable?

I could be wrong but don't all current drivers have to drive there route at least once every 6 months to keep up knowledge etc.

Does anybody kno the approx starting salary for o.c.s role
Is it in the 33k/35k ?
Also how many hours a week would the contract be?

Coffeelock2020 wrote: »

I’ve heard it’s a 48 hour week contract but not sure on the pay

If it’s a 48 hour contract u would think the staring salary would b 33k+ min considering its shift work and weekends
Anybody have an idea how we can find out it was unusual that it wasn’t posted with recruitment ads??

Knock2 wrote: »

If it’s a 48 hour contract u would think the staring salary would b 33k+ min considering its shift work and weekends
Anybody have an idea how we can find out it was unusual that it wasn’t posted with recruitment ads??

It would be up to 48hrs with most weeks shorter and hosts (Cork route) start rate low 30s this is likely similar if not the same. Cushy job and very well paid considering.

Coffeelock2020 wrote: »

I’ve heard it’s a 48 hour week contract but not sure on the pay

If it’s a 48 hour contract u would think the staring salary would b 33k+ min considering its shift work and weekends
Anybody have an idea how we can find out it was unusual that it wasn’t posted with recruitment ads??

Knock2 wrote: »

If it’s a 48 hour contract u would think the staring salary would b 33k+ min considering its shift work and weekends
Anybody have an idea how we can find out it was unusual that it wasn’t posted with recruitment ads??

I should say I have not viewed the specific add for CSO's but:

I suspect roles will be for contract of between 39 hours and 48 hours depending on the depot. For example based in Heuston would likely require high contract rate compared to Waterford based on journey times. If you had a contract for 39 hours its likely the roster would not reach this maximum hours per week. I could guarantee not a single CSO or Train Host work 48 hours per week, most 35-45 hours and typical shift is 6-9 hours.

I don't know the salary but around 31k-36k depending if your contract is for 39, 40 41 hours up to 48 hours and rise to max of scale over time.

I would't email an employer looking for salary details before you have interviewed.

GT89 wrote: »

I saw a DART today with two people in the cab both wearing masks. Mentoring perhaps?

Correct

Willie Stroker 1976 wrote: »

Just got an email, was meant to attend in March for phase 1 but was postponed. Back now end of June, whooo

I presume that’s for driving?
Any update will With the customer service role Recruitment?

Replied last week confirming my preferred dates for the tests coming up, heard nothing since. Has anyone heard back yet?

Knock2 wrote: »

Is that for the driving or the customer service role?

Driving

I replied to e mail two weeks ago and have confirmation of test date thankfully