CO5 Engineering Works Planning Clerk

South Western News UK; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on SWR services

Free leisure travel for spouse/partner

75% discount on other train companies

Full training and development

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

South Western Railway is seeking a capable team member to assist in producing engineering timetables, check late possession requests from Network Rail, and provide support within the Train Planning team.

You will apply knowledge of timings, possessions, and SWR geography to help optimize resources and customer service. The role is 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with office hours, and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of timetables and engineering possessions and their impact on the Train Plan.
• Good knowledge of South Western Railway geography.
• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the production of South Western Railway Engineering Timetables and check late engineering requests from Network Rail.
• Produce PIS codes.
• Act as a positive role model at all times in all matters relating to Health and Safety.
• Take care of your own health and safety and that of others and follow company procedures.

Skills

Timetables knowledge

Train planning understanding

SWR geography knowledge

Education

GCSE Level or equivalent

Job description

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

• To provide assistance with the production of South Western Railway Engineering timetables and checking of late possession requests from Network Rail.
• To produce PIS (passenger information codes)
• Also provide support within the Train Planning team as required.
• Utilise understanding of timings, rolling stock diagramming and train crew diagramming for both engineering works and special events. Also the impact this causes our customers and business with regards to efficient use of resources and our performance.

Principal accountabilities:

• Assist as directed with the production of South Western Railway Engineering Timetables, and to check all late engineering requests from Network Rail then agree / reject requests and if required highlight train service alterations.
• Produce PIS codes.
• Act as a positive role model at all times in all matters relating to Health and Safety.

General responsibilities:

• Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work
• Carrying out any work in accordance with any training, instruction, or company procedure that is relevant to your position
• Informing your Line Manager of any health and safety problems identified to you by your staff or any other person
• Using any safety equipment provided by South Western Railway in a proper and appropriate manner.

Safety responsibilities specific to the post:

• You are familiar with, understand and discharge to the best of you ability the specific safety responsibilities associated with your post and any other safety responsibilities allocate to you, from time to time and in writing, by your Line Manager.

You’ll need to have:

• A good understanding of timetables and engineering possessions and the impact of these on the Train Plan.
• A good knowledge of South Western Railway Geography
• Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent

Working pattern

Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days

Monday to Friday

Office hours

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR.

Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.