knapper Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 A bit of dream for someone, Hornby are after a researcher (as announced on facebook); http://www.Hornby.com/news/would-you-like-to-work-at-Hornby/ I must say I really wish I could apply for it, I am going to be jealous of however gets it. (Mind you I don't know if I'd dare come back here.. ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 If I lived nearer I might apply. I do have a good knowledge of railways (although not as in depth as some, maybe) and good research skills. A degree in Product Design should give me the required insight into the production side of thing. Oh well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 19, 2014 While I doubt they could afford me I might at least help their age profile and any ambitions they have to employ older people but I wouldn't want to move home. However could they use RMweb for some of it through some sort of 'trojan horse' poster who asks questions to help with his modelling research without disclosing what its really for? Or would the web simply be 'too leaky' to do it that way and they could instead establish a sort of 'consultant pool' where they have knowledgeable folk on tap? Might save them a bit of money on the research post and would definitely save a lot of money on travelling to/from museums etc and in the reference library they could well need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted June 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hope Hornby means an additional researcher. We could be in for another bleak period if they've currently got nobody to research future models before they move on to the design stage... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I hope Hornby means an additional researcher. We could be in for another bleak period if they've currently got nobody to research future models before they move on to the design stage... The designers are also researchers, as indeed, they are at Bachmann, too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adam1701D Posted June 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2014 A pity Margate's a long way from Peterborough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 A pity Margate's a long way from Peterborough. You're not the only person who has said that! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugsley Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 From what I gather about Margate, it's probably best that it is a long way from most places Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 If i still lived in the UK and had just left uni, I would go for it, or if I had just retired.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 A pity Margate's a long way from Peterborough. You're not the only person who has said that! The ar*e end of Kent is a long way from everywhere. Some would say that is a good thing... Seriously, I think this will seriously limit their recruitment prospects. And I'd also add that I think no one person could do the job. Regards Igor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted June 20, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 20, 2014 The emphasis on the commercial and manufacturing "constraints" are interesting. Sounds like a way of saying "get real!" to all the dreamers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I would think that job security might well bean issue with this post. I think the role should be called called Simon's Apprentice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Sidelines Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 When Tri-ang took over Hornby Dublo it was a great pity that they didn't make Liverpool their business centre. I was lucky to spend nearly 25 years in industrial research - at the cutting edge of technology - but I wouldn't have wanted to live near Margate. We were based in Newcastle (that is 'upon Tyne') and we served the whole of the United Kingdom. Regards Ray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bezzy Oppo Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 You'd think in this day and age a research post could be home based with only occasional presence required at HQ. Especially as the post holder is likely to be banging it up and down the motorways to various repositories of information. Also if they're going to NRM on a regular basis they might be minded to take a track rubber for the Hornby layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglian Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 As above, if the role was home and travel based with a day a week in Kent I'd apply. No way would I consider relocating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 Researchers....consultants next? Where will it all end..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2014 Researchers....consultants next? Where will it all end..... Focus groups - a bit obvious really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted June 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2014 The Stationmaster would be perfect for anything GW related. I'm surprised they haven't hired him already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I doubt Hornby would want anyone put off by their Margate address. The town does have issues but some of the comments here seemed based on reputation rather than first hand knowledge. Equally East Kent is a varied area though I expect someone will find something wrong with either Broadstairs or Canterbury. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2014 The Stationmaster would be perfect for anything GW related. I'm surprised they haven't hired him already. Not so good on coaches I'm afraid - but i know a man who is. I think that is actually a very important point about any research - not just knowing where to look but also knowing who to ask, that can save an enormous amount of trouble and I'm sure many folk can be relied on to treat matters in confidence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted June 22, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 22, 2014 You'd think in this day and age a research post could be home based with only occasional presence required at HQ. Especially as the post holder is likely to be banging it up and down the motorways to various repositories of information. Also if they're going to NRM on a regular basis they might be minded to take a track rubber for the Hornby layout! Why not take the train?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
69843 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I do wonder if having just one researcher is a bit silly, as one person may have a better understanding of the GWR (and it's constituents) and BR(W) and not as deep an understanding of current railway practice. By having a small number of people with more focused interests, it may help make things that bit easier than one man trying to juggle all the information from, say, 1923 to 2013. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted June 22, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 22, 2014 Do we know for definite that Hornby only has one researcher? This may be an opening in the team of researchers, which would make more sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfster Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Everyone is prone to human factors (i.e. the occasional error) why have dedicated researchers even some photographic evidence has been proven wrong in incorrectly dated; number information; the presence of yellow panels etc. Dapol Dave surely showed the way to go with the Western development encourage the masses for their input, if done correctly when the commitment to produce comes their should be no alarming errors present within the model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
84A Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 I'm sadly (like others) located too far away to seriously consider the post, but the question regarding salary got me. I've applied for jobs before that have asked you to state your salary aspirations, but a quick bit of research on the internet normally leads to you a reasonable figure. In this case though, I wouldn't really know what i'd put down as a salary aspiration for such a position. You can find research positions in differing fields, which seem to draw anywhere between £20k - £35k depending on what you are doing, but this position seems very rare - how many people in the UK can class theirselves as model railway researchers and actually get paid to do it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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