Informed Traveller Planner

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-caliber team at a leading firm in the rail freight industry, where your meticulous attention to detail will ensure the development of train plans that adhere to established standards. This role involves identifying engineering works that influence train schedules and communicating effectively with stakeholders. You'll collaborate closely with various teams to maintain efficiency in train planning. If you're passionate about the rail industry and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to timetable trains considering network capability and rules.
• Good working knowledge of national railway geography and safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify Network Rail works impacting weekly train plans.
• Engage with Network Rail to negotiate schedule proposals.

Skills

Timetable Planning

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Education

Knowledge of National Railway Geography

General Understanding of Railway Rules

Tools

TRUST

TOPS

VoyagerPlan

TPS

ITPS Software

Job description

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A chance to join a high calibre, industry leading team that is a key component to GBRf’s continued success. Meticulous attention to details is essential in this role, to ensure that train plans are developed in accordance with GBRf Standards, planning guidelines and codes of practice. You will be responsible for identifying Network Rail engineering works that will influence the weekly train plan and communicating the impact of this to relevant stakeholders so excellent communication skills are also essential.

This role will be based in our Doncaster office .

Responsibilities

• To identify Network Rail engineering works that will influence GB Railfreight’s weekly train plan and communicate the impact that this is likely to have.
• To engage and negotiate with Network Rail within the Informed Traveller process; to identify those schedules that are impacted by Network Rail engineering works on a week by week basis and to submit alternative scheduling proposal to Network Rail.
• To manage the Informed Traveller offer from Network Rail; to ensure that the schedules offered by Network Rail match the submission made by GBRf. Where the offer varies, to ensure that the alternative offered by Network Rail is viable.
• To regularly engage with the Short Term Timetable and Traincrew Planning teams to ensure continuity and efficiency with the delivery of weekly train plans.
• Where required, to assist, and provide cover for, the Engineering Access Manager.

Qualifications

• Ability to timetable trains over the national network taking into consideration other services, network capability and Timetable Planning Rules.
• Good working knowledge of national railway geography.
• Knowledge of train planning systems including TRUST/TOPS/VoyagerPlan, TPS.
• A general understanding of railway rules and operating methods.
• Ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, and in an appropriate manner, with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team.
• Awareness of safety considerations in the workplace
• Detailed knowledge of the UK rail freight business.
• Good knowledge of the UK rail industry as a whole.
• Knowledge or previous experience of Network Rail’s ITPS software.
• Knowledge of existing GBRf traincrew depot locations, depot links, route knowledge and traction knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of the workings of GBRf and the weekly train plans

Our Values
Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture
Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other
Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers
Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence
Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.

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Overview

A chance to join a high calibre, industry leading team that is a key component to GBRf’s continued success. Meticulous attention to details is essential in this role, to ensure that train plans are developed in accordance with GBRf Standards, planning guidelines and codes of practice. You will be responsible for identifying Network Rail engineering works that will influence the weekly train plan and communicating the impact of this to relevant stakeholders so excellent communication skills are also essential.

This role will be based in our Doncaster office .

Responsibilities

To identify Network Rail engineering works that will influence GB Railfreight’s weekly train plan and communicate the impact that this is likely to have.

To engage and negotiate with Network Rail within the Informed Traveller process; to identify those schedules that are impacted by Network Rail engineering works on a week by week basis and to submit alternative scheduling proposal to Network Rail.

To manage the Informed Traveller offer from Network Rail; to ensure that the schedules offered by Network Rail match the submission made by GBRf. Where the offer varies, to ensure that the alternative offered by Network Rail is viable.

To regularly engage with the Short Term Timetable and Traincrew Planning teams to ensure continuity and efficiency with the delivery of weekly train plans.

Where required, to assist, and provide cover for, the Engineering Access Manager.

Qualifications

Essential

Ability to timetable trains over the national network taking into consideration other services, network capability and Timetable Planning Rules.

Good working knowledge of national railway geography.

Knowledge of train planning systems including TRUST/TOPS/VoyagerPlan, TPS.

A general understanding of railway rules and operating methods.

Ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines.

Ability to communicate effectively, and in an appropriate manner, with both internal and external customers and suppliers.

Ability to work effectively with others in a team.

Awareness of safety considerations in the workplace

Desirable

Detailed knowledge of the UK rail freight business.

Good knowledge of the UK rail industry as a whole.

Knowledge or previous experience of Network Rail’s ITPS software.

Knowledge of existing GBRf traincrew depot locations, depot links, route knowledge and traction knowledge.

Detailed knowledge of the workings of GBRf and the weekly train plans

Our Values
Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture
Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other
Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers
Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence
Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top

At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.

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