Section Planner, Administrator [Signalling] - 12 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Post
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Location
Paisley, GB
Department
Scotland
Brief Description
The Section Planner, Administrator undertakes the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval. They also provide accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and their team.
This is a 12 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Position
This is a 12 Month Secondment / Fixed Term Position.
Key Accountabilities
* Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
* Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
* Produce Safe System of Work plans.
* Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
* Produce draft quarterly plans.
* Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
* Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
* Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.
* Administration of rosters and timesheets.
* Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
* Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.
* Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.
Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
* Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system
* Core Planning Skills Level 2
* Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
* Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
* Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
* Experience of clerical support and office management
* Excellent time manager
* Knowledge of relevant IT systems
* Ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Knowledge of operational railway environment
How To Apply
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Benefits
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Pay
Band 5. Salary: £27,000 to £29,500.
Closing date
Midnight on Monday 24th November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industry
Rail Transportation
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Safety
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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