Trackman/network rail jobs

[Scottw]

Does anyone know how to get a start on the rail network.
I am nearly 40 and been in fabrication and welding since 18.
I know I need a pts card,but can only get one if you have a job with a rail company,they won't give ya a job if you don't have pts card !

 

[TheVicLine]

Where are you based?

 

[Scottw]

Darlington ,north east mate

 

[142094]

You've just missed a lot of jobs with Nexus, quite a lot of track work as well.

 

[Scottw]

well,ive applied for cleaning trains at darlo...and failed ! over qualified !,they think im going to jumpship when welding job comes along !

 

[sando]

just looking into this also lots of work in doncaster i beleive and with the new manchester to paris being talked about i want to get on it im only a site painter by trade tho

 

[lcar79]

Does anyone know how to get a start on the rail network.
I am nearly 40 and been in fabrication and welding since 18.
I know I need a pts card,but can only get one if you have a job with a rail company,they won't give ya a job if you don't have pts card !

sign up at NR webstite > careers tab you can set notifications for jobs as they are announced mondays morning 9- noon are best to look, i have 9 friends now who have applied and been successful over the last 5 years at NR just for a trackman job,does not necessarily have to be on your doorstep a few friends applied for jobs 70 miles away , a year at that depot then once within the company used the internal jobs board to get a move closer to home. most have progressed far further than the original trackman roles they originally applied for and the ones who havn't are just happy doing what they do.

a foot in the door is all you need, dont haveto hit your perfect role first time off as there will plenty of opportunities once in!

 

[Scottw]

Been on the list for 3yrs now...
Cannt really re-locate as have commitments/mortgage etc...
Don't think network rail or any of the contractors pay lodgings :cry: