Please note: we have 1 x permanent role and 1 x fixed term (12 month) role available.
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
As STP Timetable Production Specialist, you will work as part of the team who are responsible for delivering the STP (Short Term Planning) timetable and rolling stock diagrams.
This is a role that involves communicating across the business, and with Network Rail and other operators, in preparation of timetable bids to meet the requirements of the Network Code and business objectives.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
1. Prepare the STP timetable bids including Special Events and submit in line with Network Rail requirements.
2. Prepare robust rolling stock diagrams for STP including Special Events.
3. Prepare and deliver cost effective bus and taxi plans.
4. Work with various teams including Control, Traincrew Diagramming, Resource Centre and Fleet to ensure diagrams meet resource and budget plans, and to ensure that plans are deliverable within available resources.
5. Communicate with Customer Services, TfW stakeholders, Conductor and Stations teams to ensure the STP timetable plan meets the needs of our passengers.
6. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and providing recommendations for improvements to planning and diagramming processes and systems.
Who we’re looking for
7. Excellent IT skills and knowledge
8. Demonstratable experience of achieving deadlines and maintaining excellent attention to detail
9. Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to use own initiative and forward planning
10. Good communication skills with demonstratable experience of working effectively as a team and independently
11. Previous experience/knowledge of the railway industry would be beneficial to your application but is not essential – full training will be provided
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.