Purpose of the Role
Train planning in the UK involves scheduling train services, including determining their frequency, timing, and routing. Key responsibilities include:
* Timetable Creation: Develop schedules that maximise rail infrastructure use while ensuring punctuality and reliability.
* Capacity Management: Assess track capacity to ensure services do not exceed limits.
* Integration: Coordinate with drivers, maintenance teams, Network Rail, other Train Operating Companies, and key industry leaders.
* Safety Regulations: Ensure all services comply with safety standards and regulations.
* Maintenance Scheduling: Plan regular maintenance of tracks and rolling stock to minimise disruptions.
Effective train planning is crucial for the efficient operation of Colas Rail’s business. As a Train Planner, you will craft train timetables, analyse and balance various factors, and make vital decisions impacting the safe and timely operations of Colas trains. You will excel at solving complex problems and work as part of a supportive team to balance customer needs, maximising asset utilisation and network performance.
Person Specification
* Good analytical skills
* Ability to quickly learn sophisticated train planning software
* Flair for negotiation and persuasion
* Ability to engage with customers and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders
* Experience in delivering to agreed timelines and standards
Key Responsibilities
* Build train timetables and constantly assess timetable data to determine the services you can offer.
* Consider and balance several important factors, including rigorous rules and guidelines to ensure trains are scheduled safely and efficiently.
* Account for critical maintenance and improvement work.
* Develop innovative solutions to the challenges of complex capacity analysis and optimisation, contributing to improved ways of working.
* Communicate directly with customers, explaining and negotiating the best possible schedules for them.
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary
* 26 days Annual Leave
* Industry leading Life Assurance
* Healthcare Cash Plan
* Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
* Pension Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Long Service Award
* Season Ticket Loan
* Occupational Health Service
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail.
We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process.
As part of a positive action drive to address under‑representation we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements.
On joining Colas Rail you’ll have access to our growing Employee Network Groups including Railbow (representing the LGBTQ+ community), BeyonDisability (representing those with disabilities) and Cross Culture (representing people from ethnic backgrounds). Everyone is welcome to join our network groups whether you are part of the community or an ally.
Work life balance is important to us; flexible working options are available where feasible and dependant on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.
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