Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

Network Rail; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

London allowance

Pension schemes

Rail travel discount

Gym access

Benefits platform

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Planning Assistant based at Tottenham MDU to support Delivery Unit Planning activities, coordinating resources and maintaining planning records for safe, efficient maintenance delivery. You will help produce possession plans and schedules, processing access requests and liaising with internal and external contacts.

Key criteria include knowledge of access planning processes, standards, and the railway environment, plus strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Planning systems knowledge

Operational railway experience

Geographical knowledge

Interpersonal & communication

Job description

IRC2366466

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 .

We are seeking a Planning Assistant based at Tottenham MDU. You will support and assist with all aspects of Delivery Unit Planning activities, helping to coordinate resources, maintain efficient operations, and contribute to the safe and effective delivery of maintenance work across the route.

Every day will be different, but key responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What's in it for you

Salary Band 6: £29,000 - £32,000

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Inner London Allowance £3,270
• 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

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 and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

We are looking for someone who meets the below essential criteria:

• 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

It's not essential, but we would love it if you have:

• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems