Assistant Project Access Planner

West Midlands Metro; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transportation authority in the West Midlands is looking for an Assistant Project Permit Planner to support infrastructure access planning. Responsibilities include reviewing safety assessments, coordinating work permits, and maintaining safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a maintenance environment, ideally in rail, and possess relevant GCSE qualifications. This fixed-term role offers a salary of £30,430 along with benefits such as a pension and free travel on local transports.

Benefits

MML Pension

Annual Leave

Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar maintenance environment, preferably within rail or light rail.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Willingness to undergo stringent drugs and alcohol testing in line with current company procedures and policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all infrastructure system access planning activities including RAMS review and permit generation.
• Coordinate PTW system and assist with the planning of contractors and internal teams.
• Attend and host permit meetings as necessary.
• Record and track contractor permits.
• Provide Weekly KPI figures in line with the Permit process.

Skills

Experience in maintenance environment, preferably in rail or light rail

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above

Willingness for drugs and alcohol testing

Education

Engineering related qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or higher

IOSH qualification/certifications

Management qualification to a minimum of ILM 2 or 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Permit Planner — Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR • Salary: £30,430 per annum, DOE + Benefits • Contract: Fixed Term

Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave & Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner

About the company

West Midlands Metro is your gateway to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region.

We are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation, connecting cities, towns, and most importantly people!

With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region.

Our sleek trams provide fast, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions, reducing road congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and fostering a greener future for the West Midlands.

Responsibilities

We are now recruiting for an Assistant Project Permit Planner to join our infrastructure department. As an Assistant Project Permit Planner you will assist with all infrastructure system access planning activities, including the review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), generation of Permits (PTWs) and possessions. Alongside this, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) and generating PTWs for both internal and external staff, ensuring site meetings and planning align with safety protocols.
• Coordinating the PTW system, assisting with the planning and output of both contractors and internal teams.
• Attending and hosting permit meetings as necessary to support infrastructure works.
• Recording and tracking Contractor permits through the whole permit process.
• Providing Weekly KPI figures in line with the Permit process.
• Providing support and advice to third-party contractors and stakeholders on Midland Metro Ltd.'s safe working practices, attending site visits as required.
• Conduct permit-related investigations and provide feedback to support TFWM.
• Assisting the Infrastructure Department in planning resources for possessions, permits, and rectification works.
• Organising and overseeing contractor activities to enable successful delivery of infrastructure projects.
• Providing succession support for the role of Access Planner as required.
• Supporting with the update of the Asset Management Information System (AMIS) and SharePoint ensuring timely updates and accurate record-keeping.
• To report immediately any accidents, incidents or near misses to your line manager as soon as possible and always within 24 hours. This should include both personal injury and vehicle damage.

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar maintenance environment, preferably within rail or light rail.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Willingness to undergo stringent drugs and alcohol testing in line with current company procedures and policy.

Desirable

• Possessed engineering related qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or higher.
• Possessed IOSH qualification/certifications.
• Possessed a management qualification to a minimum of ILM 2 or 3 or equivalent.
• Had the ability to manage contractors efficiently and effectively.

Next steps

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