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.
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