Your signalling

recruitment journey

Thanks for considering a career with Network Rail! 

We understand that applying for a new job can feel daunting so we've put together this short guide to give you more information on what to expect and how to to prepare.

Your recruitment journey

Identification process

If your application is successful we'll need to confirm your identity, to keep you safe we'll be doing this virtually. You'll need to follow the emailed link and upload copies of your ID and then record your self holding the ID up to the camera.

What ID is acceptable? *alternatives can be provided, just ask for more info!

1x Document containing Photo ID – Passport (must be in date)

1x Document containing Date of Birth – Driving License

1x Document containing current home address –Utility bill (3 months)

Tips

 Assessment

The signaller assessments include:

●1 hour (including practise time) Psychometric test

●1 hour Live interview

Great work, your application has been successful! Next we'll invite you to take two different assessments.

We use these methods because we know they do a better job at selecting the right people for the job than ordinary interviews and they also help us to select people as fairly as possible.

Assessment tips

● Check your internet connectivity and have a pen & paper to hand

● Carefully read the invite, follow any pre-joining instructions and complete all practise and example questions

● Get a good night’s sleep, eat beforehand and stay calm.

Interview tips

Be a STAR

1. Situation
2. Task
3. Action
4. Result

Offer & Onboarding

When candidate assessments are complete we'll collate the assessment scores and work with the local operations managers to allocate successful candidates into the positions we  have available.

If you're successful you'll then receive a provisional offer, we'll book your medical appointment and begin your pre-employment checks.

If you've not been successful you can request detailed feedback  to help you improve.

Once we've completed all the checks, we'll confirm your offer arrange your initial signaller training and start date ready to welcome you to your first day at Network Rail!