Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Network Rail; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension schemes

Discounted leisure train travel

Rail season ticket subsidy

Paid volunteer or carers leave

My Benefits platform discounts

Job summary

Network Rail in Scotland is seeking a Planning Assistant to support the Maintenance Delivery Unit Planning activities. The role focuses on assisting the Delivery Unit Planning team with possession planning, resource scheduling, and processing planning requests in line with established procedures.

The role requires knowledge of access planning, maintenance planning systems, and the railway environment, with strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate across teams.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning processes and techniques.
• Good geographical knowledge.
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of the operational railway environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of reports as required.

Skills

Access planning knowledge

Maintenance planning systems

Geographical knowledge

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of standards and procedures

Operational railway environment

Job description

IRC2365219

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. 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 oursafety vision .
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About the role

This is a Full-Time / Permanentposition.

The Planning Assistant provides support and assistance in all aspects of the Maintenance Delivery Unit Planning activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of reports as required.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! 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.

Network Rail is aDisability Confident Leader and 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.

Closing date:Midnight on Thursday 17 th September 2026- late applications will not beaccepted.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date (based on application volumes) so if you are interested in this vacancy, we encourage you to make your application as early as possible.

Here are a few of the benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Choice of pension schemes
• Discounted leisure train travel for you and your family
• 75% subsidy on Rail and Underground season tickets
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• My Benefits platform - giving national and local discounts on retailers, gym membership and more

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.

• Knowledge of access planning processes and systems
• 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