Fleet/Maintenance Planner- Rolling Stock

Randstad Cpe London; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the railway sector is seeking an experienced Railway Transport Planning Professional for a short-term contract in Liverpool City Region. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in maintenance planning and resource allocation within busy depot environments. Contract length is initially 3 months, with the potential for extension, and candidates are required to demonstrate flexibility in supporting ad hoc operational needs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in railway planning disciplines.
• Competence in busy depot environments.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational planning requirements.

Responsibilities

• Join a team on a short-term contract as a Railway Transport Planning Professional.
• Support maintenance requirements and resource planning.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands.

Skills

Maintenance Planning

Railway timetabling

Resource planning

RoGS understanding

Computer-based management systems

Tools

SRMS

SAP

Intergale

Gemini

Job description

Overview

Railway Transport Planning Professional – Inside IR35

Contract Length: 3 months initially

We are seeking an experienced Railway Transport Planning Professional to join our team on a short-term contract. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled and able to demonstrate competence across a range of railway planning disciplines, with proven experience in busy depot environments.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in Maintenance Planning.
• Solid understanding of Railway timetabling and diagram allocations.
• Knowledge of resource planning, including depot capacity and limitations.
• Proficient understanding of RoGS and railway documentation (e.g., Rules of the Depot).
• Hands-on experience with computer-based management systems such as SRMS, SAP, Intergale, Gemini, etc.
• Knowledge of both planned and reactive maintenance requirements within a high-demand depot.
• Ability to remain agile and adapt to changing operational planning requirements.
• Flexibility to support ad hoc and special events when required.
• This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where adaptability and precision are key.

Contract Details

• Inside IR35
• Initial 3-month contract (potential for extension)

If you’re a highly competent planning professional with the above skills and experience, please get in touch with your CV and day rate expectations.