Roster Clerk (Maintenance/Works Delivery)

Network Rail; Glasgow; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Network Rail Scotland is seeking a skilled roster coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will compile and publish rosters, adapt schedules for sickness, leave, training and special arrangements, and coordinate with line managers to ensure accurate data and coverage.

You will bring strong rostering knowledge, a track record of prioritising workloads, and solid data reporting abilities. This role supports safe, efficient railway operations across Scotland and requires collaboration

Qualifications

• Essential rostering knowledge and experience.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience analysing data and producing reports.
• Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering.
• Familiarity with roster systems.
• Attention to detail in data management.
• Experience working in a team, including with virtual team members.

Responsabilités

• Compile and publish rosters using the corporate rostering tool.
• Prepare rosters for weekly duties, cover absences, and liaise with line managers.
• Manage short notice roster changes and respond to queries.
• Arrange rosters for medicals and interviews; plan for safety-critical expiries.
• Monitor competency data to ensure coverage of base rosters.
• Maintain competency records with the Competency Delivery Specialist.
• Gather fatigue data and report issues to the relevant manager.
• Provide information to support route and delivery unit reporting.

Connaissances

Rostering principles

Prioritising workloads

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Roster systems

Data accuracy

Teamwork (virtual teams)

Description du poste

IRC2370333

Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're the publicly owned operator of Britain's rail infrastructure.

We're trusted custodians of one of our nation's most critical public assets: Scotland's Railway.

We keep Scotland moving - connecting people and places, supporting businesses, public services and communities - driving economic, social and environmental success.

Our work spans almost 20% of the UK network and between 2024 and 2029, we're investing £4.8 billion to enhance our stations and routes, supporting new passenger and freight rolling stock.

Working together with train operators, our investment will mean a more reliable, climate resilient railway; a better customer experience; and greener, more sustainable travel that links cities, towns, urban and rural communities with each other and with the wider UK.

But it's our people who make this progress possible. At Network Rail Scotland, you'll find an inclusive, supportive and flexible working culture where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real. Join us.

This is your railway - and it's moving forward. For more information about Network Rail click here .

About the role

This role is a 12-month FTC opportunity. Any FTC extensions or the potential for the vacancy to become permanent will be reviewed nearer the time.

Here are some of the duties your role will include: -

• Compile and publish agreed rosters using the corporate rostering tool in accordance with Maintenance Rostering Principles, company policies and standards.
• Prepare rosters for weekly rostered duties. Covering sickness, annual leave, training, briefing and special arrangements. Liaise with relevant line managers to crosscheck roster data.
• Manage short notice roster alterations liaising with all affected employees and line managers, including gaining verbal confirmation where necessary. Respond to and resolve any queries relating to roster issues.
• Make roster arrangements for medical examinations and interviews.
• Make roster arrangements for safety critical competence expiries, training plans, training courses and briefings.
• Monitor competency data so that no base roster shifts are left uncovered due to expired competencies.
• Liaise with associated Competency Delivery Specialist on maintaining competency records.
• Gather and analyse fatigue data and highlight issues to the relevant line manager.
• Provide information and data to support the route and delivery unit reporting requirements.

Closing date: Midnight of 9 th November 2026. This vacancy is also being advertised externally.

Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency-based interview. If any additional stages or testing/assessments are to take place, you will be notified of these.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone! Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact [e-mail] or add a note to your application.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety within your application.

Your experience and skills

What you will bring to the role: -

Essential

Excellent knowledge of national rostering principles

Previous successful experience in prioritising workloads and delivering to deadlines

Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Previous successful experience of analysing data and producing reports

Understanding of conditions of service applicable to rostering

Understanding of roster systems

Demonstrable ability to accurately manage data and attention to detail

Previous successful experience of working in a team and engaging with virtual team members

It's desirable if you have it to help give you context to the role: -