Rail Infrastructure Planner – Crew & Scheduling

Freightliner Group Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Ongoing training and development

Life assurance scheme

Benefits to support work-life balance

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail in Crewe is seeking an Infrastructure Train Planner to develop train crew diagrams and deliver weekly engineering trains for Network Rail. You will work closely with operations, roster teams and external partners to optimise plans and ensure reliable delivery.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, high-pressure delivery, strong communication and a proactive, collaborative approach to continuous improvement, safety and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience planning train crew diagrams and production timetables.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and customer-focused mindset.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to support wider business objectives.
• Commitment to safety, governance and quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop train crew diagrams to maximise driver and ground staff efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations and roster teams to optimise plans.
• Coordinate with Network Rail and industry partners to ensure orders are delivered.
• Assist the team with additional duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Accountability & integrity

Flexibility & drive

Job description

Heavy Haul Rail in Crewe is seeking an Infrastructure Train Planner to develop train crew diagrams and deliver weekly engineering trains for Network Rail. You will work closely with operations, roster teams and external partners to optimise plans and ensure reliable delivery.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, high-pressure delivery, strong communication and a proactive, collaborative approach to continuous improvement, safety and governance.