Role: Fleet Planner Location: Banbury Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £44,248 Per Annum Job Purpose * Optimise the short-term maintenance and train cleaning plan to keep our fleet moving safely and reliably. • Build strong relationships within the ICC to ensure trains are in the right place, at the right time. • Make sure specifications, materials and labour are aligned to deliver the plan. • Work closely with the Production team to deliver plans efficiently and effectively. • Support medium and long-term maintenance planning, including exams, modifications, campaigns, heavy maintenance and tyre turning. Key Accountabilities * Ensure trains return to depots and outstations in line with maintenance and cleaning requirements. • Monitor defects and create clear, practical rectification plans. • Lead overnight fleet servicing and key corrective defect activities at outstations. • Drive improvements to reduce fleet-wide defects. • Plan and coordinate routine exams. • Lead conference calls to align maintenance and cleaning plans with key stakeholders. • Analyse data and produce reports to highlight performance and delivery gaps. • Work closely with Train Planning, Fleet Control and Duty Managers to maximise fleet availability. • Ensure all activities comply with the CRCL Safety Certificate and Safety Management System. • Build effective working relationships across departments to support safe and reliable operations. Work with the Fleet Planning Manager on: * Supporting medium and long-term exam forecasting and communicating plans to Fleet Control, Production and Materials teams. • Tracking heavy maintenance activities and maintaining clear audit records. • Liaising with ROSCOs and vehicle owners, including support for lease and contract reviews. • Coordinating vehicle movements for heavy maintenance activities. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience * Experience managing T&RS depots and fleets * Budget management experience * Proven people management skills * Committed to continuous improvement * Resilient, flexible and comfortable managing change Please apply via our website