Purpose Of The Role
Work with Network Rail to deliver long‑term planning activities for Freightliner Group, including:
* Maintenance of the Working Timetable to ensure train slots meet Freightliner’s business requirements across timetable changes.
* Optimisation of the Working Timetable to deliver clarity and efficiency to Freightliner operations through continuous improvement.
* Basic train crew diagramming to ensure train slots align with resourcing requirements (route knowledge, driving hours, relieving points) to deliver cost‑effective service delivery.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
* Deliver an efficient Working Timetable that satisfies Freightliner’s current and future commercial requirements in the most cost‑effective way possible.
* Maintain the Working Timetable for the delivery of Freightliner’s rail services.
* Deliver continuous improvement to the Working Timetable.
* Contribute to the workload of the Long Term Planning team to comply with network code and industry processes.
* Foster excellent relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive Freightliner forward as an industry leader in delivering timetable change.
* Produce a base train plan that maximises profitability for Freightliner whilst meeting customer requirements.
* Carry out any duty commensurate with the post, as directed by the Head of Planning or other senior management.
Key Job Requirements
An excellent knowledge of freight train operations with a sound knowledge of railway geography; comprehensive knowledge of the industry timetable planning process, including the Network Code, timetable development timescales and processes; good computer skills, including the ability to use train planning software (ATTune, VoyagerPlan, TPS, TOPS, TRUST) and general office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook). The role will involve some travel and may require staying away from home on occasion. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills – able to analyse data to evaluate options and use facts and data to implement solutions; excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to multitask and work well under pressure, prioritising tasks and managing conflicting demands; ability to navigate complex problems and make sound decisions under pressure; ability to build healthy working relationships with business stakeholders while exhibiting independence and objectivity.
Behavioural Competencies
Exhibits and lives the Group Corporate Values; attacks goals and objectives with drive, energy and enthusiasm; proactive approach to work and uses own initiative to implement improvements; embraces new challenges, is hands‑on and gets things done; sets high standards of work for self and team and consistently achieves them; high level of integrity and openness, combined with commitment to good governance; energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation; listens attentively to others’ perspectives and provides constructive feedback and coaching.
What We Offer
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award‑winning team.
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