Tyne & Wear Metro Train Care Operatives

[Metrocar 4025]

Hi All

Has anyone else applied for this position? I recieved my letter last friday for a Interview at Gosforth Depot.

Anyone have any tips and suggestions for the interview?

From what i have read im would be working nightshift at Gosforth Depot cleaning the interior & exterior of the Metrocars and general depot work

Thanks
Scott


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Anyone have any advice?

Thanks
Scott

 

[PinkShirtToon]

Alright pal, basically safety safety safety ! Talk about HASAWA 1974 COSHH etc. Give examples of shiftwork unsocial hours etc, working as part of team and lone working also going extra mile. Safety is the big one though.

 

[Clip]

I wouldnt bang on too much about safety safety safety but just that you have knowledge of the relevant parts - if asked and form part of an answer.

Most questions will probably be ' Name a time when you did...' 'Showed excellence in work' .. just basic questions of which you must demonstrate something positive that will give a good showing of yourself and your character.

You are selling yourself so also be conciese in your answers, if you find yourself wittering away then try and stop as soon as to the point.

 

[S Lowes]

Does it hurt to know too much about the company?, i dont want to come across as a know it all in the interview

 

[PinkShirtToon]

Not at all. Flexibility is another big one.

 

[S Lowes]

Ive got this interview tomorrow morning so just looking for any last minutes tips,

Ive got the following written down,

A bit about me
Info about DB Regio
Example of working as part of a team and working alone
A example of giving great customer service (Not sure if i need that one)
Safety in the workplace
Flexibility

Is there anything else i should prepare for?

Thanks
Scott

 

[142094]

Any previous experience in cleaning (ideally on an industrial scale). Also any previous railway or depot work, working with chemicals, heavy machinery etc.

 

[S Lowes]

Hi All

Just a update to this

Not sure how the interview went to be honest the interviewer basically asked all the questions, didn't ask what i knew about the company or anything like that think nerves got the better of me in the end.

Just called them to see how my application was progressing and if Ive got the position then I'll receive a phone call tomorrow if not then it will be a letter in the post saying Ive been unsuccessful.

17 Applicants for 4 Positions

Thanks for all your help

Scott