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dmsims said:
Just when you need it most your vehicle turns into a fireball, what happened to the LR (Disco?) ?
Novel ways of snow clearing by the HA.A large cake donation by the driver required. Maybe he should have got stuck on the A1 yesterday instead and his cakes would have been donated by the Greggs delivery driver https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-ne...
pavarotti1980 said:
Novel ways of snow clearing by the HA.
A large cake donation by the driver required. Maybe he should have got stuck on the A1 yesterday instead and his cakes would have been donated by the Greggs delivery driver https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-ne...
'Interesting' comments on the Greggs article. We live in a strange world. Or perhaps we always did and now the internet puts it in plain sight.A large cake donation by the driver required. Maybe he should have got stuck on the A1 yesterday instead and his cakes would have been donated by the Greggs delivery driver https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-ne...
pavarotti1980 said:
Novel ways of snow clearing by the HA.
A large cake donation by the driver required. Maybe he should have got stuck on the A1 yesterday instead and his cakes would have been donated by the Greggs delivery driver https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-ne...
That car was a pup when we had it, I never thought I would say it, but I was glad when we exchanged it for a new Shogun!A large cake donation by the driver required. Maybe he should have got stuck on the A1 yesterday instead and his cakes would have been donated by the Greggs delivery driver https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-ne...
littleredrooster said:
...you forgot the 4 hours training at Headquarters, Qinetic-tested/Home Office Approved Fabric Strap, Calibrated Load Cell, debriefs after every deployment and regular retraining ...
Can't be a womble he's spelt QinetiQ incorrectly !(BTW I test the software and data for the COBS in NE, E and SW RCCs)
A control room operator role has just been posted for Godstone RCC.
I'm currently in a Security Supervisory position in a public sector role that involves a lot of customer facing and problem solving scenarios e.g. angry and distressed people etc. We also run a modern and extensive CCTV control room so I feel I have a lot of transferable skills as I also spent 20 years previously in breakdown recovery in the Surrey area.
Shift work isn't an issue as such but I've had a look on the JD and it doesn't mention shift patterns earlies, mids, lates etc? How many on/off or annual leave.
Do the controllers work the same patterns as the TO?
Although this isn't going to change my mind about going for the job, I figured the info would help!
Is there anything to be wary of before jumping ship from a secure job? Are there any significant changes on the horizon that an outsider would not be aware of?
I'm currently in a Security Supervisory position in a public sector role that involves a lot of customer facing and problem solving scenarios e.g. angry and distressed people etc. We also run a modern and extensive CCTV control room so I feel I have a lot of transferable skills as I also spent 20 years previously in breakdown recovery in the Surrey area.
Shift work isn't an issue as such but I've had a look on the JD and it doesn't mention shift patterns earlies, mids, lates etc? How many on/off or annual leave.
Do the controllers work the same patterns as the TO?
Although this isn't going to change my mind about going for the job, I figured the info would help!
Is there anything to be wary of before jumping ship from a secure job? Are there any significant changes on the horizon that an outsider would not be aware of?
The RCC operators are on the same shift pattern as the on road staff, I can't foresee any problems, we're in the process of getting ready for the contract being renewed, even if (in the extreme circumstances) HE lose the contract, we would be TUPEd to the new company. Everything is secure as far as we are aware.
BossHogg said:
Shift pattern is 3 early, 3 late, 3 rest, 3 variable (early, late or night) 3 night, 3 rest and repeat. We get 222 hours leave (30 days) annual leave and 10 days privilege leave.
How many people do you think were 'helped' to leave by the imposition of the 'variable/cover' shift ? In the old days before variables you could pretty much guarantee when you were working and plan your life/child care, holidays etc way ahead, much more difficult now. Are they sticking to 28 days notice or whatever the end result was. speedyguy said:
How many people do you think were 'helped' to leave by the imposition of the 'variable/cover' shift ? In the old days before variables you could pretty much guarantee when you were working and plan your life/child care, holidays etc way ahead, much more difficult now. Are they sticking to 28 days notice or whatever the end result was.
Not many left my county, however, we now have a lot of people on flexible working arrangements to make their shift pattern unchanged. They are sticking to the 28 days notice period. Well,
I've just had the telephone interview, went OK considering this is the first one I've had and frankly I'm crap at interviews!
A few situational questions, describe a time when you've dealt with someone in distress (I changed the scenario at the last minute and it showed - the other one was a time critical occasion which I think nailed what he was after. Had a long chat about what I thought the role involved etc. which went well.
Overall, reasonably happy. We'll see if it goes to the assessment day.
At least I haven't walked away thinking I'd cocked it up out of all proportion. If nothing else the interview experience will do me good as that's only the third one I've had in 25 years of working.
I've just had the telephone interview, went OK considering this is the first one I've had and frankly I'm crap at interviews!
A few situational questions, describe a time when you've dealt with someone in distress (I changed the scenario at the last minute and it showed - the other one was a time critical occasion which I think nailed what he was after. Had a long chat about what I thought the role involved etc. which went well.
Overall, reasonably happy. We'll see if it goes to the assessment day.
At least I haven't walked away thinking I'd cocked it up out of all proportion. If nothing else the interview experience will do me good as that's only the third one I've had in 25 years of working.
Andyjc86 said:
I have today been learning all about highways England, and how we’ll be working together (I’m on AA RSS training).
The job you guys do is fantastic, not only supporting us, but all the other stuff you do.
You don’t get enough credit, so thank you ??
Hope your enjoying it. You’d have been one of the keen looking bunch I seen at Six Hills on Wednesday. The job you guys do is fantastic, not only supporting us, but all the other stuff you do.
You don’t get enough credit, so thank you ??
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