Infrastructure Planner Lcoation: Crewe
Shift: Monday to Friday | Days | 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 rising to £30,000 after 6-month probation
Are you highly organised with strong planning and analytical skills? Looking to build a long-term career in a structured, safety-focused and fast-paced environment?
We are looking for an Infrastructure Planner to join our Infrastructure team in Crewe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning organisation offering excellent career progression, outstanding benefits, and long-term stability.
You don’t need previous rail experience — we’re looking for individuals with strong transferable skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work logically and methodically.
The Role As an Infrastructure Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring train operations run efficiently, safely, and profitably. You’ll work closely with internal departments and industry partners to deliver high-quality operational plans that meet industry standards and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Creating and delivering weekly train plans in line with Network Rail and industry standards
Producing efficient train crew diagrams to optimise driver resources
Liaising with internal teams and industry contacts to ensure smooth operations
Reviewing and analysing Network Rail documentation and possession orders
Supporting continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives
Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards
What We’re Looking For
Excellent planning and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines
Logical and analytical mindset with strong numeracy skills
Strong communication and collaborative approach
Good IT and computer literacy skills
Ability to learn and operate specialist planning systems
Previous experience in planning, logistics, transport, scheduling, operations or a similar analytical role would be advantageous but is not essential.
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary
Salary increase to £30,000 after successful probation
Fantastic final-salary pension scheme (after qualifying period)
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Life assurance scheme
Flexible benefits package including health reimbursement and lifestyle savings
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
If you’re looking for a structured role where accuracy, planning and teamwork are valued — and where you can build a rewarding long-term career — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more