Security checks

Scotland1990 · Post by **Scotland1990** » 27 Sep 2016, 10:12

Thats me been waiting 3 weeks now on my security checks? Eager to get a start date. Does anyone know how long more i should have to wait?

Tomas8888 · Post by **Tomas8888** » 27 Sep 2016, 15:38

My friend, keep checking your status on your application. Mine use to say 'ASR EXT NON REF' then it changed to 'Pre Employment Checks'. After this it kept changing between 'SCP EXT NON REF' and 'Pre employment Checks' then I got my STEP 8 Formal Offer. I think to my knowledge Royal Mail make people start at the start of a month.

An advice for you dont give up hope, if you have no criminal offenses or anything then you should most deffinetly get back to you.

Scotland1990 · Post by **Scotland1990** » 27 Sep 2016, 15:46

Cheers. I have no criminal convictions or that so thoroughly expect to pass just annoying how long it is taken and no one you can speak to about it. Mine has been stuck on pre employment checks for 3 weeks now.

How long did yours take if you dont mind me asking?

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 27 Sep 2016, 16:31

Another reason for the delay is that September and October is when they recruit for Christmas Temps, usually about 18,000. That slows the process down as well.

Scotland1990 · Post by **Scotland1990** » 28 Sep 2016, 15:27

Thats me passed my checks and start dates confirmed.

Mellican · Post by **Mellican** » 28 Sep 2016, 21:47

Scotland1990 wrote:Thats me passed my checks and start dates confirmed.

I'm getting checked now, just out of interest how quick are you starting?

Alfiedodo · Post by **Alfiedodo** » 28 Sep 2016, 22:43

Scotland1990 wrote:Thats me passed my checks and start dates confirmed.

how many working days did your security checks take ? mine seem to be taking forever !

Scotland1990 · Post by **Scotland1990** » 28 Sep 2016, 22:51

The security checks took exactly 22 days so about 16 workind days. I start in 4 and a half weeks from now however i think that is because i have 4 weeks notice to work.

Alfiedodo · Post by **Alfiedodo** » 28 Sep 2016, 23:01

Scotland1990 wrote:The security checks took exactly 22 days so about 16 workind days. I start in 4 and a half weeks from now however i think that is because i have 4 weeks notice to work.

ahh mines 11 working days so far, hopefully i'll hear soon , thanks for ya reply, good luck in the job

thumbcat · Post by **thumbcat** » 29 Sep 2016, 14:14

I got my offer today - 10th working day since security checks started. Have my induction in Ilford on 17 October.

damoj87 · Post by **damoj87** » 29 Sep 2016, 15:21

Im on my 13th working day now.. The suspense is absolutely killing me!! Constantly checking my emails in the van between jobs lol..

Alfiedodo · Post by **Alfiedodo** » 29 Sep 2016, 15:58

damoj87 wrote:Im on my 13th working day now.. The suspense is absolutely killing me!! Constantly checking my emails in the van between jobs lol..

ha ha i'm the same ! they like to keep you waiting dont they !

damoj87 · Post by **damoj87** » 29 Sep 2016, 18:15

I know, i feel sorry for these people who have waited weeks to hear anything about passing online tests or interviews.. Luckily ive usually heard something within 3 days. These last couple weeks have been a killer haha...

Good luck to you alf!!

Alfiedodo · Post by **Alfiedodo** » 30 Sep 2016, 19:27

bit gutted, got a call today saying the job vacancy had been cancelled, but i passed everything and will be put on a waiting list for 6 months instead of the usual 3..... doubt that will matter, where i live ive only ever seen the one job advertised in the last 5 years , ( i'll keep checkng tho )
good luck to the rest of you.

damoj87 · Post by **damoj87** » 01 Oct 2016, 09:14

Absolutely gutted for you mate. Is there not any jobs in the next town you could apply for then hopefully you could a transfer to your prefered place in the future?