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Irish Rail Jobs Discussion

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  • #2152
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    How did it go?

    It went OK, some of the questions I answered well and some I could have done better. The 16pf interview I found very thorough, a lot of digging deep to get what they want. The interview itself was a bit more chilled.

    Sorry to hear you are out of the running.

    How many do you reckon they interviewed? I won't be holding my breath, I'd imagine they interviewed a lot and most of those probably have better experience than me - most of my work experience has been office based.


  • #2153
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    It went OK, some of the questions I answered well and some I could have done better. The 16pf interview I found very thorough, a lot of digging deep to get what they want. The interview itself was a bit more chilled.

    Sorry to hear you are out of the running.

    How many do you reckon they interviewed? I won't be holding my breath, I'd imagine they interviewed a lot and most of those probably have better experience than me - most of my work experience has been office based.


    1% was mentioned.. We are/were in the 1%..


  • #2154
    91wx763
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭91wx763


    Thrashssacre wrote: »
    Happened to myself too i could gave sworn it cut off two minuites early as i had two questions to go and i got onto the last page with 3 or so minuites left.

    That is precisely what yer man said because he was watching the clock. I wonder (and hope for him) is it intentional.


  • #2155
    Gus Ivey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 635 ✭✭✭Gus Ivey


    prinzeugen wrote: »
    1% was mentioned.. We are/were in the 1%..

    Wow, didn't think it was that low, did they tell you that in the interview? I suppose out of 26000 applicants, they would still need to interview circa 260 people. Still a lot of interviews/medicals to get through


  • #2156
    Justme84
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭Justme84


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


  • #2157
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    Train Driver assessments are postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions


  • #2158
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Gus Ivey wrote: »
    Wow, didn't think it was that low, did they tell you that in the interview? I suppose out of 26000 applicants, they would still need to interview circa 260 people. Still a lot of interviews/medicals to get through


    It was mentioned to me and someone else that posted here. I did not get a place. But I got an interview!


  • #2159
    Ormonde13
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭Ormonde13


    Just wondering, I’ve read a few people here have recently received news of being unsuccessful. Has anyone in the last few weeks got a job offer??


  • #2160
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    Justme84 wrote: »
    Did anyone hear from the opc assessment centre after doing their CSS and CSVT for CSO jobs recently


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


    No news is good news.


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  • #2161
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    Corona had any implications for new job starts or training ?


  • #2162
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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


  • #2163
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    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


  • #2164
    91wx763
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭91wx763


    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.


  • #2165
    Batman51
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Batman51


    Anyone waiting on a regional panel heard anything since?


  • #2166
    annor99
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭annor99


    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.


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  • #2167
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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.


  • #2168
    Willie Stroker 1976
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Willie Stroker 1976


    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.


  • #2169
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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!


  • #2170
    Willie Stroker 1976
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Willie Stroker 1976


    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


  • #2171
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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?


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  • #2172
    Willie Stroker 1976
    Registered Users Posts: 469 ✭✭Willie Stroker 1976


    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


  • #2173
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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.


  • #2174
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,756 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    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.


  • #2175
    Batman51
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Batman51


    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.


  • #2176
    annor99
    Registered Users Posts: 64 ✭✭annor99


    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?


  • #2177
    91wx763
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 532 ✭✭✭91wx763


    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.


  • #2178
    Batman51
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭Batman51


    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


  • #2179
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    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


  • #2180
    whisky_galore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,517 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    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.


  • #2181
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


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


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  • #2182
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    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


  • #2183
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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.


  • #2184
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 453 ✭✭Rootsblower


    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.


  • #2185
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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.


  • #2186
    whisky_galore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,517 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    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.


  • #2187
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 453 ✭✭Rootsblower


    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.


  • #2188
    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,045 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    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.


  • #2189
    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,045 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    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.


  • #2190
    Rootsblower
    Registered Users Posts: 453 ✭✭Rootsblower


    Hilly Bill wrote: »
    They promote keeping fit and eating healthy. There was various flyers and emails about it.

    Never seen either flyer or emails


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  • #2191
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,590 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    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


  • #2192
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    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.


  • #2193
    lledlledlled
    Registered Users Posts: 72 ✭✭lledlledlled


    Lots of news stories about Covid having severe negative financial impact on rail and bus companies, as social distancing is to continue for the foreseeable future.

    Has any of the Train Drivers on here heard anything on the grapevine regarding the planned Train Driver recruitment? Wondering if it's still going ahead. Hoping...


  • #2194
    Jamie2k9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,756 ✭✭✭✭Jamie2k9


    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.


  • #2195
    Coffeelock2020
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Coffeelock2020


    Also has anyone heard anything re the Customer Service Officer position, I’m after giving up hope but just wondering if anyone knows anything

    Maybe no news is good news...


  • #2196
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    Coffeelock2020 wrote: »
    Also has anyone heard anything re the Customer Service Officer position, I’m after giving up hope but just wondering if anyone knows anything

    Maybe no news is good news...

    I’d say ultimately they will be still recruiting for these positions


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  • #2197
    prinzeugen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,891 ✭✭✭prinzeugen


    I got an email from the OPC crowd telling me that I will hear back from Irish Rail about the Customer Service job at some point and they invited me to be a guinea pig for a test they are developing.


  • #2198
    Knock2
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Knock2


    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?


  • #2199
    Coffeelock2020
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Coffeelock2020


    Knock2 wrote: »
    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?

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


  • #2200
    Knock2
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭Knock2


    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??


  • #2201
    Furryglove
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭Furryglove


    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??

    Send HR a direct message


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