Roster Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Roster Clerk, where your expertise in rostering principles will help shape the future of the railway system. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, ensuring efficient roster management while enhancing safety and reliability. Collaborate with a dedicated team to manage rosters, analyze data, and support operational excellence. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles is essential.
• Experience in data analysis and report generation is required.

Responsibilities

• Compile and publish rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool.
• Manage safety-critical competence expiries and training plans.

Skills

National Rostering Principles

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Roster Systems Familiarity

Tools

Corporate Rostering Tool

Job description

We are excited to introduce a Roster Clerk into our Ebbsfleet Team. Please note: This is a 12-month secondment / Fixed Term Contract.

The role involves producing cost-effective and efficient rosters for nominated employees, ensuring compliance with operational standards, rostering principles, and competency requirements. The Roster Clerk will also monitor the competency database to manage future safety-critical competency expiries.

This is a permanent position, offering an opportunity to be part of a unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that reflects the passengers we serve. We aim to become an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Learn more about Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process: We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage flexible working and will do our best to support work-life balance and accommodations for people with disabilities.

About the role (External)

The person: If you possess the skills or experience listed below, we look forward to your application.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Compile and publish rosters using the Corporate Rostering Tool in accordance with National Rostering Principles, company policies, and standards.
2. Prepare rosters for employees on weekly/daily duties, covering sickness, leave, training, briefings, and special arrangements. Liaise with managers to crosscheck roster data.
3. Manage short-notice roster changes, liaising with affected employees and managers, including verbal confirmations. Resolve queries related to roster issues.
4. Maintain leave records and contribute to annual leave rosters.
5. Arrange medical examinations, interviews, and training sessions.
6. Manage safety-critical competence expiries, training plans, courses, and briefings.
7. Monitor competency data to ensure roster shifts are covered and no expiries occur.
8. Perform pre- and post-payroll checks to validate roster data and submit late changes.
9. Analyze fatigue data and report issues to line managers.
10. Support reporting requirements with relevant data and information.

Job Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

1. Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles.
2. Experience in prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Experience in data analysis and report generation.
5. Understanding of conditions of service related to rostering.
6. Familiarity with roster systems.
7. Attention to detail and data management skills.
8. Experience working in a team, including virtual team engagement.
9. Understanding of pay arrangements for rostered staff.