Section Planner - Ipswich Depot Location Ipswich, GB Department Name DJ STME Colchester Indirect (820501) G1 About Network Rail Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here. About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. Brief Description Using corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers. About the role (External) Key Accountabilities: Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required. Produce Safe System of Work plans. Submit green zone access and isolation requests. Produce draft quarterly plans. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records. Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Essential Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system Core Planning Skills Level 2 Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems Safe System of Work Planning Process and System Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques How to apply (External) Band 5 - Salary Circa £31,000 - £33,000 Please note that this role will only be offered with a salary that is within the advertised range stated here. This is a permanent position-This role can also be a fixed-term position Closing date: 13th May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. Click apply now' or click here for details of how to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. For further information please contact David Wilson (Section Manager [Signalling]) Drugs and Alcohol Standard: Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.