Merseyrail jobs

[Jay mc 99]

Hi everyone I am just putting a quick thread up to ask when do merseyrail normally start recruiting for new staff. I would like to be a guard but wouldn't mind starting off as a ticket sales person. I am currently a pcso for merseyside police and have been for four years but now feel like a change and hopefully a more stable job than the one I currently have. I would be grateful for any information anyone could give me
Thanks

 

[142094]

Don't think there is really any sort of set order when they advertise, it'll be when someone needs replacing through retirement, promotion etc. Very much a wait and see game.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Thanks for the reply. Do you know where they advertise the vacancies

 

[Pumbaa]

Send covering letter/CV into the address given and they add you to the pile.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Ok thanks a lot for the info

 

[sw1ller]

I phoned them beginning of Jan. They told me they no longer keep CVs on file and they only advertise through their website http://www.merseyrail.org/careers.html They very rarely have anything on here though. They did mention they are going to change their policy on only recruiting drivers. At the moment they only promote from within. I know you didn't ask about drivers but I thought i'd mention it for anyone else reading.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Thanks a lot for the info it all helps I will just keep my eyes on the website to see if any jobs go on the website and then take it from there. Once again thank you for the info very much appreciated

 

[sw1ller]

Thanks a lot for the info it all helps I will just keep my eyes on the website to see if any jobs go on the website and then take it from there. Once again thank you for the info very much appreciated

I would think you would be better off looking at NortherRail or First as these have more opportunities. You could be waiting a long time for anything to appear on the MerseyRail site.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Do northern and first employ in liverpool sorry of its a stupid question
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Just tryed to apply with first but they are only taking experienced train conductors gutted

 

[sw1ller]

Do northern and first employ in liverpool sorry of its a stupid question
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Just tryed to apply with first but they are only taking experienced train conductors gutted

I don't mean try now! What I mean is northern and first have more jobs for trainees coming up, if you are like me, check every day. Could take months to see a position come up but I know northern are recruiting soon (well that's according to their HR I spoke to last week) There's a few TOCs working out of Liverpool and I'm sure someone on here can list them all but First & Northern are your best bets, then Merseyrail. That's just my opinion though, but keep trying. The jobs will come.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Haha thanks for the info. Sorry to be quick to jump the gun it's just I think a job as a conductor/ guard is something I will enjoy doinh

 

[ChrisTheRef]

Merseyrail, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express and Virgin Trains have train crew based in Liverpool.

Lime St is also served by London Midland (nearest TCD Crewe) and East Midlands Trains (Nottingham)

 

[mark1104]

I really wouldn't bother with Merseyrail. I got down to the final 32 last year for a guards job. Unfortunately i wasn't one of the ten that got jobs. However they said they would provide me with feedback within 3 weeks. However, nearly FIVE months later i'm still waiting for a call from them. Thats even with my dad who works for merseyrail speaking to the head of H.R. They banged on about customer service all day , yet they cant provide potential employees with simple feedback.

 

[Jay mc 99]

I have been keeping my an eye on a few rail firms but nothing yet has come up but as people have said on here its a waiting game. How was the interview process with merseyrail.

 

[mark1104]

The interview process wasn't bad to be honest. 1st stage was the opc assessments, if u havent already done these or passed them you will need to pas all 3 exams to get through to assessment day. On the assessment day it involved a written exercise, presentation excercise and two mini interviews! also an observation test at the end.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Thank you for the info I haven't passed no assessments so will have to pass them what do they involve

 

[sw1ller]

Hi everyone I am just putting a quick thread up to ask when do merseyrail normally start recruiting for new staff. I would like to be a guard but wouldn't mind starting off as a ticket sales person. I am currently a pcso for merseyside police and have been for four years but now feel like a change and hopefully a more stable job than the one I currently have. I would be grateful for any information anyone could give me
Thanks

FYI, Merseyrail are looking for temp station staff. Its only a 6 month contract but these things often amount to more sooo.......

 

[Jay mc 99]

I noticed that on the site the only thing is I am just in the process of buying a house and I can't really afford the drop in pay I am currently on and also the term of the contract. Thanks for letting me know though
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Just checked the pay now is shift allowance in the 14000-17000 or does it get added on because that might match my pay or not be as bad of a drop. Also what are the chances of getting something permanant after the six months

 

[RMTGuard]

Hi Mark1104 - really sorry to hear you did not get feedback, do you want to drop me a private message and ill have a look into it for you.

In reference to the Guards vacancies, they are on the website now. Good luck.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Thanks a lot RMT guard thanks for the info will be doing cover letter tomorrow and getting it sent recorded delivery to make sure it makes it in time.

 

[RMTGuard]

Good Luck. Closing date is next Friday.

 

[Jay mc 99]

Do you know how Long it will take to hear back if you have been succesful RMT Guard sorry to hassle you but sounds like you know about this stuff

 

[RMTGuard]

Hi,

Due to the sheer volume of candidates that wil apply for the role, we will initially only inform successful candidates. Unsuccessful candidates will have to call up .

This will be done by 29th March and the testing and selection day are penciled in for the first 8 days of April.

 

[Jay mc 99]

I have sent my cv and covering letter today so should hopefully arrive in two days. Thanks alot for all the info you have been really helpful thanks
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Sorry to bother you but I have sent the cv and covering letter in recorded delivery that won't be a problem will it

 

[RMTGuard]

No won't be a problem. Will definitely arrive in time also.

Hopefully will see you on the day.

 

[baldyman26]

Mine sent also, good luck everybody..

 

[Jay mc 99]

Good luck to yourself and hopefully if all goes well might see yas at assessment days
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Just checked my recorded delivery on my cover note and cv and Royal Mail say they are still processing it I can't believe it sent it first class recorded. Starting to panic now as I know the closing day is Friday just hope it arrives on time

 

[RMTGuard]

Closing date is NEXT Friday.

I messed up dates.

 

[Jay mc 99]

No worries I phoned the HR department and they said they have received my cv and covering letter so panic is over haha. Not happy with Royal Mail though as they are still showing as having my letter. Thanks for the reply anyway RMT Guard. If you don't mind me asking what job do you do for merseyrail

 

[8J]

Out of intrest, how many positions are they offering? I'm currently a guard for MR, I think I heared they are sending experienced guards to be drivers soon aren't they?