Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

Hilly Bill · 13-01-2021 9:55pm

Arsenal11 wrote: »

If you don't mind me asking, where are you based ?

Its just i saw online a train host in cork retired before xmas and the job hasn't been advertised.

Wouldnt mind moving to cork.

Its all pull anyway so probably wouldn't even get it.!

Dublin

Quadrivium · 15-01-2021 1:48pm

Beebop20 wrote: »

Maybe for social distancing, there was only one batch of 4 days in my email

Could be that, although I don't understand why they didn't just reissue the test dates in the same order they were sent before the rescheduling.

Beebop20 · 15-01-2021 1:50pm

New dates may not suit some ppl who are still in other jobs maybe? Its such a long process isnt it?

NewUser1998 · 15-01-2021 4:29pm

Anyone received a date confirmation yet? Thought I would’ve heard back by the end of the week having emailed on Tuesday

Beebop20 · 15-01-2021 4:33pm

Cut off to reply to them with preferred dates was today at 12pm so we should hear later or mon i reckon

Quadrivium · 15-01-2021 4:46pm

NewUser1998 wrote: »

Anyone received a date confirmation yet? Thought I would’ve heard back by the end of the week having emailed on Tuesday

Some people did receive confirmation of dates, some haven't. I know a couple of people who got confirmation today.

The assessment dates have been broke into two blocks, one from February 8th to 11th and the second from February 15th to 18th. Hopefully that doesn't put the second group at a disadvantage.

CantThinkOfANam · 15-01-2021 4:58pm

Quadrivium wrote: »

Hopefully that doesn't put the second group at a disadvantage.

Why would that put the second group at a disadvantage?

Quadrivium · 15-01-2021 5:02pm

CantThinkOfANam wrote: »

Why would that put the second group at a disadvantage?

Well so far they have been processing applications as they come, first tested first offered the next stage, if the required number of applicants get to the interview then appointment stage it's possible there will be a cut off.

I've read something similar in this thread.

NewUser1998 · 15-01-2021 5:18pm

I’d imagine it’s split due provide social distancing in case level 5 continues into February which is quite likely. The split is most likely based on the dates previously chosen. If you chose an earlier date originally you are in the first batch and later into the second batch. I hate to speculate but that seems like the most logical explanation

Beebop20 · 15-01-2021 5:27pm

Just got email confirming my date of test

NewUser1998 · 15-01-2021 5:31pm

Swear they were listening, got mine there too, all the best lads

Beebop20 · 15-01-2021 5:38pm

And ladies

Best of luck

Quadrivium · 15-01-2021 5:53pm

NewUser1998 wrote: »

I’d imagine it’s split due provide social distancing in case level 5 continues into February which is quite likely. The split is most likely based on the dates previously chosen. If you chose an earlier date originally you are in the first batch and later into the second batch. I hate to speculate but that seems like the most logical explanation

It could be due to covid alright but an explanation from them wouldn't go amiss, these competitions can become confusing with the lack of detail and unknown timelines past the current stage.
I know it's not based on the order the last tests were done, it probably should have been done in that order.

Beebop20 · 15-01-2021 5:58pm

Quadrivium wrote: »

It could be due to covid alright but an explanation from them wouldn't go amiss, these competitions can become confusing with the lack of detail and unknown timelines past the current stage.
I know it's not based on the order the last tests were done, it probably should have been done in that order.

I dont think it makes a difference, ppl in the 2nd group could have reactions like a viper and do better than the 1st batch of applicants, dont over think it. Im sure when it comes to these stages they give everyone a fair chance if they want the best

daverafferty · 19-01-2021 7:24pm

Hi Does anyone on here know how long the training course is for On Board Customer Service Officers and starting salary?

Thanks in advance

TheShepard · 20-01-2021 10:53am

daverafferty wrote: »

Hi Does anyone on here know how long the training course is for On Board Customer Service Officers and starting salary?

Thanks in advance

Pretty sure its 3 weeks. Not too sure on salary, think it's around the 32k/34k mark.

Arsenal11 · 20-01-2021 4:03pm

daverafferty wrote: »

Hi Does anyone on here know how long the training course is for On Board Customer Service Officers and starting salary?

Thanks in advance

3 and a half week course

Hotel paid for during training

All meals included

Only thing you've to pay for during the training is for the luas....

Starting salary is 32K for someone out side of the company

If your already in the company its 32,800 (Go straight to second year pay scale)

Where are you after getting a cso job ?

Heard training is lovely,
And the job itself in most locations is fantastic aswell, very shorts..!

Beebop20 · 27-01-2021 11:34am

Do you think tests in inchicore will go ahead in a couple of weeks now level 5 extended?

prinzeugen · 29-01-2021 1:24am

Beebop20 wrote: »

Do you think tests in inchicore will go ahead in a couple of weeks now level 5 extended?

Anyone had word on this? I may be doing something different with them. It's been put back once already due to lockdown so I am curious if it will be put back again.

If you guys have your tests put back, I may be in the same boat.

Beebop20 · 29-01-2021 1:29am

Haven't heard anything yet, test is on 15th

daverafferty · 29-01-2021 11:54am

prinzeugen wrote: »

Anyone had word on this? I may be doing something different with them. It's been put back once already due to lockdown so I am curious if it will be put back again.

If you guys have your tests put back, I may be in the same boat.

How do you mean you may be doing something different ?????

prinzeugen · 30-01-2021 2:55pm

daverafferty wrote: »

How do you mean you may be doing something different ?????

Revenue Protection. Start on the 8th.

gonzo1 · 02-02-2021 9:00pm

prinzeugen wrote: »

Revenue Protection. Start on the 8th.

Does this mean that you are starting the job on the 8th or starting the next phase of tests?

prinzeugen · 02-02-2021 10:28pm

gonzo1 wrote: »

Does this mean that you are starting the job on the 8th or starting the next phase of tests?

I am starting the job (well the training for it anyway).

gonzo1 · 03-02-2021 12:19am

prinzeugen wrote: »

I am starting the job (well the training for it anyway).

Congratulations - and thanks for all the contributions to this thread, hope it goes well for you.

prinzeugen · 03-02-2021 12:31am

gonzo1 wrote: »

Congratulations - and thanks for all the contributions to this thread, hope it goes well for you.

Cheers! I am looking forward to starting.

Best of luck to all of you going for the phase 2 train driver assessments.

Keep going no matter how melted your head gets!

NewUser1998 · 04-02-2021 4:59pm

Driver Recruitment Tests are going ahead as planned, just got an email there.

Arsenal11 · 05-02-2021 10:33am

Hi lads,

One for the irish rail staff....

Just wondering if ye know if anyone working in Kent cork got a driving job and is waiting for training to start?

Heard there is host jobs coming up and trying to see how many jobs will be available

MCDAN · 09-02-2021 1:31pm

How are folk finding the phase 2 assessments?

Gerrykelly56 · 10-02-2021 6:24pm

MCDAN wrote: »

How are folk finding the phase 2 assessments?

I found them a bit easier than phase 1, how did you find them?

piwyudo0fhn57b · 10-02-2021 6:37pm

good to know

Beebop20 · 10-02-2021 7:51pm

Gerrykelly56 wrote: »

I found them a bit easier than phase 1, how did you find them?

Thats good news.... mine is Monday, best of luck

Darrenv25 · 11-02-2021 1:24pm

For phase 2 can anyone who has done it shed some light on the interview prep form we have to do what are the questions on it and how best to prepare beforehand

MCDAN · 11-02-2021 4:30pm

It seemed ok apart from the computer room being feckin Baltic!!! The lassie prob thought I was a nervous wreck with me shivering with the cold &#55357;&#56834;&#55357;&#56834;&#55357;&#56834;

git C 1984 · 15-02-2021 3:58pm

Well has anyone heard back from stage two testing yet. I know testing is taking place this week too.

The reason I ask i know from stage 1 testing they let candidates know before stage 1 testing was finished.

Best of luck to all still to do stage 2 testing

Beebop20 · 15-02-2021 6:05pm

Did mine today, she said it would be next week before we get an email...fingers crossed!
She also said there's training starting in April with 8 places, she said some of those places could be offered to last years applicants as results are kept for 2 years, 8 places doesn't seem like alot so I'm losing hope a little....

Darrenv25 · 15-02-2021 6:11pm

Beebop20 wrote: »

Did mine today, she said it would be next week before we get an email...fingers crossed!
She also said there's training starting in April with 8 places, she said some of those places could be offered to last years applicants as results are kept for 2 years, 8 places doesn't seem like alot so I'm losing hope a little....

Can I ask about the pre interview form have my phase 2 tomorrow but struggling to prepare for interview sheet what is asked on it so I can prepare examples?

Beebop20 · 15-02-2021 6:12pm

Sorry but none of us knew what would be asked so I couldn't give you an unfair advantage
Best of luck

NewUser1998 · 15-02-2021 6:28pm

Are all the tests done on a computer? Fear that could be my downfall

Beebop20 · 15-02-2021 6:30pm

The vse and sjt is done on the computer
Scaat is pen and paper
Good luck

Quadrivium · 15-02-2021 6:34pm

Darrenv25 wrote: »

Can I ask about the pre interview form have my phase 2 tomorrow but struggling to prepare for interview sheet what is asked on it so I can prepare examples?

It's not part of the assessment process so I wouldn't worry too much about it. It will have no bearing on getting the job.

Just do your best on the day, there's plenty of time to write something.

git C 1984 · 15-02-2021 7:45pm

Beebop20 wrote: »

Did mine today, she said it would be next week before we get an email...fingers crossed!
She also said there's training starting in April with 8 places, she said some of those places could be offered to last years applicants as results are kept for 2 years, 8 places doesn't seem like alot so I'm losing hope a little....

Tks for info. Ye fingers crossed and everything else

PadraigCoghlan · 16-02-2021 1:08pm

Hi Are any of ye still waiting on a reply from irish rail about the onboard customer service officer job that was recently advertised. I've passed all the stages and have my last questionnaire done 3 or 4 weeks now but still havnt heard if I'll get an interview or not.

Arsenal11 · 16-02-2021 1:13pm

PadraigCoghlan wrote: »

Hi Are any of ye still waiting on a reply from irish rail about the onboard customer service officer job that was recently advertised. I've passed all the stages and have my last questionnaire done 3 or 4 weeks now but still havnt heard if I'll get an interview or not.

Where did you apply for ?

MCDAN · 16-02-2021 4:56pm

Beebop20 wrote: »

Did mine today, she said it would be next week before we get an email...fingers crossed!
She also said there's training starting in April with 8 places, she said some of those places could be offered to last years applicants as results are kept for 2 years, 8 places doesn't seem like alot so I'm losing hope a little....

8 places seems a bit unlikely with all the money that would be involved in whittling down 5000 people only to select less than 10 people to go forward. If they had people from last recruitment drive then surely those numbers would have sufficed for 8 places. Info seems a bit fishy to me...

Gerrykelly56 · 16-02-2021 7:06pm

MCDAN wrote: »

8 places seems a bit unlikely with all the money that would be involved in whittling down 5000 people only to select less than 10 people to go forward. If they had people from last recruitment drive then surely those numbers would have sufficed for 8 places. Info seems a bit fishy to me...

It's 32 places for this year with 1 class of 8 to start in April and the other 3 classes to start later in the year

Beebop20 · 16-02-2021 8:14pm

MCDAN wrote: »

8 places seems a bit unlikely with all the money that would be involved in whittling down 5000 people only to select less than 10 people to go forward. If they had people from last recruitment drive then surely those numbers would have sufficed for 8 places. Info seems a bit fishy to me...

Thats what she said, class of 8 in April...

Beebop20 · 16-02-2021 8:18pm

Gerrykelly56 wrote: »

It's 32 places for this year with 1 class of 8 to start in April and the other 3 classes to start later in the year

Thanks for info, do you know how many are in the running for 32 places? Must be 200-250 at least?

MCDAN · 16-02-2021 8:28pm

Beebop20 wrote: »

Thats what she said, class of 8 in April...

But 32 overall from what I read above which I didn’t realise. Sounds far better. I don’t mind needing to wait as long as I am can be successful.

Beebop20 · 16-02-2021 8:31pm

MCDAN wrote: »

But 32 overall from what I read above which I didn’t realise. Sounds far better. I don’t mind needing to wait as long as I am can be successful.

Same here, be nice to start in April though
Best of luck

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