Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Network Rail; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28-day annual leave

Pension schemes

75% travel discount

Volunteer or carers leave

Rail and Underground travel subsidy

Gym Pass

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant (Band 6) for a 12-month FTC to support the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules. You will coordinate maintenance activities, liaise with multiple stakeholders, and ensure plans are safe and compliant with procedures.

The role emphasizes strong organisation, attention to detail, and excellent communication. It offers competitive benefits including pension schemes, travel discounts, and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate record-keeping of planning information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules.
• Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures.
• Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required.
• Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
• Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works.
• Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of operational railway environment.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Maintenance knowledge

Tools

Maintenance Planning Systems

Job description

IRC2370234

Who We Are

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.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

What You'll Do:
The planning assistant will be responsible for effective planning, scheduling and coordination of maintenance activities. Working closely with operational teams and key stakeholders, the post holder will assist in the production of possession plans, resource schedules and planning requests, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with established procedures.

What You'll Bring:
We're looking for a highly organised individual with a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. You'll have excellent attention to detail, ensuring planning information, records and schedules are maintained accurately and consistently. With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you'll be confident building effective relationships and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, providing professional support and ensuring information is shared clearly and effectively.

What's in it For You (Benefits & Salary)

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days

Choice of pension schemes

75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family

5 days paid volunteer or carers leave

Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel

Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK

My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

This vacancy is Band 6, salary starting £25,418 (This is a 12-Month secondment / FTC with the potential to be made perm)
Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know-we'll do our best to assist you.

For further information about the role or for help with the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Your experience and skills

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules.
• Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures.
• Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required.
• Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
• Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works.
• Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Good geographical knowledge
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems
  

Research suggests that individuals from underrepresented groups may be less likely to apply for a job if they don't meet all the listed criteria. We are building a diverse and inclusive place to work where people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage you to apply for this role. If this isn't the job for you, there may be other roles available in the wider team.

What does our recruitment process look like?

Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist & the hiring manager will look at your CV.

If your experience matches what we're looking for, you'll be contacted by our Resourcing Team and invited to an interview.

We'rea Disability Confident Leader employerand we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application.

Closing date:6th November 2026. Please get your application in as soon as possible; we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications. Late applications may not be accepted.