Operational Support Grade

Cargill; Full Sutton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK rail company is seeking an Office Administration Engineer responsible for developing detailed work plans and providing administrative support to the team. The role involves accurate system updates, maintaining records, and managing planning meetings. Ideal candidates will have strong skills in work planning and resource optimisation, with a good understanding of railway operations. This position offers a salary of £30,117 and the closing date for applications is 22/12/25.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval.
• Accurately update systems, databases, and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in the Line process.

Skills

Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills

Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system

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

Experience of clerical support and office management

Excellent time management

Knowledge of relevant IT systems

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Location: York, GB

Department: OA Infrastructure Maintenance Engineer [Digital Rail] (846037) G4

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail – Where People and Connections Matter. At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team – you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Brief Description

Undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval and provide an accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and his team.

About The Role (External)

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems, databases, and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
• Produce draft quarterly plans.
• Manage weekly Plan‑Do‑Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.
• Administration of rosters and timesheets.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in the Line process.
• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s), paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and to those documents deemed to be safety critical.
• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Essential: Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills; scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system; 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; experience of clerical support and office management; excellent time manager; knowledge of relevant IT systems; ability to work on own initiative.
• Desirable: Knowledge of operational railway environment.

How To Apply (External)

Salary: Band 5 – £30,117.

Closing date: 22/12/25. Late applications will not be accepted.

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What does our recruitment process look like? Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will review your CV. If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be invited to an interview.

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