Planning Assistant (Infrastructure Maintenance)

TN United Kingdom; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector is seeking a candidate to support the Delivery Unit Planning team. The role involves assisting with planning activities, coordinating resources, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of access planning processes and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in access planning processes and systems is essential.
• Familiarity with operational railway standards and procedures is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules.
• Coordinate and optimise resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
• Liaise with contacts regarding planning requests.

Skills

Knowledge of access planning processes and systems

Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures

Knowledge of operational railway environment

Good geographical knowledge

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques

Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems

Job description

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Client:

Network Rail

Location:

York, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

Brief Description: Provide support and assistance in all aspects of Delivery Unit Planning activities.

About the role (External):

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.

Job Skills, Experience and 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
• Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
• Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems