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Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Brief Description
The Access Co-ordinator arranges track access to support efficient delivery of maintenance and third party works in accordance with planning timescales. They also produce and maintain the Delivery Unit Possession Plan.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
1. Manage the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit.
2. Produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.
3. Optimise the use of possessions and isolations.
4. Submit possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests using the Possession Planning System (PPS).
5. Manage the possession change control process.
6. Process isolation requests and pass to the Isolation Planner.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
How to apply (External)
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We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact ScotlandResourcing@networkrail.co.uk .
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.
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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
Grade: Band 5
Salary: £29,000 to £33,000
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 6 th June 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.
We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.
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