Section Planner
Network Rail
About Network Rail
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
Location
Banbury, GB
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and optimise work plans for all agreed activities within the section.
* Maintain accurate records and update systems using MS Office and the Possession Planning System.
* Create Safe System of Work plans, ensuring compliance with the Rule Book.
* Submit requests for green zone access and isolations.
* Prepare draft quarterly plans to support long‑term scheduling.
* Lead weekly Plan‑Do‑Review meetings to monitor progress and drive improvements.
* Represent Section Managers at planning meetings, providing updates and insights.
* Collate and manage infrastructure maintenance records.
* Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
* Set up and maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and safety‑critical documentation is handled appropriately.
* Provide general administrative support to the Section Manager, using a broad range of skills to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications
* Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills.
* Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling systems.
* 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.
Desirable
* Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques.
Salary
Circa £35,000
Closing date
23/11/2025
Benefits
* Pro‑rated annual leave entitlement (28 days contract dependant).
* My Benefits – our discounted online shopping site.
* A range of discounted offers including childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
* Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
* 75% discount on leisure travel (Discretionary).
Disability Confident Leader employer
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer 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.
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