We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing, and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands.
With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful. Ten times accredited as a Top Employer, we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
At EMR we want to proactively embrace diversity across our workforce and recognise that we are under-represented in terms of females and ethnic minority groups. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent our communities.
We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR as a Duty Fleet Planner.
As a Duty Fleet Planner, you play a key role in keeping our fleet running smoothly and efficiently. You will lead all fleet planning activities to ensure the right trains are in the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition. Balancing operational needs with maintenance demands, you will drive reliability, safety, and cost efficiency, all while overseeing the “Golden Plan” to make sure every aspect of fleet activity supports our business and contractual goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead & Strategise
Deliver Operational Excellence
Ensure Compliance & Drive Improvement
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Duty Fleet Planner who can lead our fleet planning function with confidence and impact.
This role operates on a shift basis, including nights that extend beyond midnight, so flexibility and resilience are essential.
Desirable experience includes in-depth knowledge of the UK rail industry, fleet maintenance processes, and contractual frameworks, along with experience in performance management, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement. Technical expertise that enables coverage of Duty Maintenance Manager responsibilities when required is also advantageous.
As well as a competitive salary, we’ll also offer you:
Ready to take on this exciting opportunity? Submit your online application form and upload your CV. As we operate a blind screening process please remove all personal information including your name from your CV.