Rail Operations & Logistics Planner

Vp plc; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance 3x salary

Share save scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Long service recognition

My Vp discounts

Job summary

Torrent Trackside is seeking an organised Operational Support & Logistics Planner to coordinate planned maintenance, asset management and spares across the national rail operation. You will work with Regional Service Managers, Mobile Fitters, Depots and the Control Centre to ensure resources are in the right place.

You will develop PPM plans, optimise logistics, monitor activity and identify efficiency improvements while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within rail, plant hire, equipment services or a similar operational environment.
• Experience using planning, scheduling or maintenance management systems.
• Good knowledge of service scheduling, resource planning, logistics or fleet and asset coordination.
• Experience working within an SLA or contract-driven environment with a strong understanding of customer service requirements.
• Previous involvement in asset, inventory or spares management would be highly advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to capture, analyse and report on operational information.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with customers, suppliers and colleagues across multiple locations.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach with a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage and maintain national Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) plans for rail and non-rail assets, ensuring service requirements are delivered in line with customer and contractual expectations.
• Coordinate Mobile Fitter deployment alongside Regional Service Managers, maximising productivity, geographical efficiency and effective use of resources.
• Act as a central point of coordination between Regional Service Managers, Mobile Fitters, Depots, the Control Centre, customers and suppliers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers to support maintenance planning, quotations and effective operational delivery.
• Coordinate spares and inventory requirements across the operation, helping to minimise shortages, reduce excess stock and avoid unnecessary emergency purchasing.
• Provide additional support to the Control Centre and breakdown coordination teams during periods of high demand, holidays and absence.
• Monitor operational activity and use data to identify opportunities to improve asset management, fitter productivity and maintenance delivery.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory control, logistics efficiency and the overall utilisation of operational resources.
• Build effective working relationships across the national operation, helping teams work together to deliver an efficient and reliable service for our customers.

Skills

Rail experience

Planning systems

Logistics coordination

SLA experience

Asset management

Excel skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Job description

Torrent Trackside is seeking an organised Operational Support & Logistics Planner to coordinate planned maintenance, asset management and spares across the national rail operation. You will work with Regional Service Managers, Mobile Fitters, Depots and the Control Centre to ensure resources are in the right place.

You will develop PPM plans, optimise logistics, monitor activity and identify efficiency improvements while delivering excellent customer service.