Schedule Compiler – Transport Planning & Scheduling

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Village benefits

Arriva Bus Pass

TfL Pass

Wellbeing benefits

Career development

Job summary

Arriva London North Limited is seeking a Schedule Compiler to join the Commercial team and help plan schedules that keep London’s bus network moving.

You’ll receive training and develop specialist expertise in transport planning and scheduling, with opportunities across data, logistics and scheduling. A willingness to learn and adapt is essential for progression in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with time calculations.
• Good problem-solving and logical thinking.
• Confidence using computers, spreadsheets and data.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work through complex problems.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Compiling bus schedules, duty schedules, timetables and staff rotas.
• Using scheduling systems and data to create efficient operational plans.
• Analyzing performance and resource data to improve schedule efficiency.
• Estimating resource requirements in response to Arriva and TfL initiatives.
• Working with Commercial and Operations teams to maintain accurate planning information.
• Occasionally investigating routes across London to understand operational requirements.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Company:

Arriva London North Limited

Job Group:

Commercial Management

Type of Contract:

Full time

Ref#:

JR033151

Great with numbers? Enjoy solving problems, spotting patterns and working out how things fit together?

We’re looking for a Schedule Compiler to join our Commercial team and help plan the schedules that keep London’s bus network moving.

You don’t need to already be an experienced Schedule Compiler. We’re looking for someone with strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills who is keen to develop specialist expertise in transport planning and scheduling.

You may currently work in data, administration, logistics, operations, resource planning, scheduling or transport and be looking for your next career move. Equally, if you already have relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

You’ll receive training and support while taking responsibility for:

• Compiling bus schedules, duty schedules, timetables and staff rotas
• Using scheduling systems and data to create efficient operational plans
• Analysing performance and resource data to improve schedule efficiency
• Estimating resource requirements in response to Arriva and Transport for London (TfL) initiatives
• Working with Commercial and Operations teams to maintain accurate planning information
• Occasionally investigating routes across London to understand operational requirements

What we're looking for

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, particularly when working with hours and minutes
• Good problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Confidence using computers, spreadsheets and data
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to work through complex problems to find the best solution
• Good organisation and communication skills
• A willingness to learn and develop

Experience within transport planning, scheduling, timetabling, logistics, resource planning, data analysis or public transport would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Training will be provided in schedule compilation, scheduling systems, TfL requirements and London bus operations. Depending on your existing experience, the training period may take up to nine months.

What we offer

• The Village – Arriva’s employee benefits and discounts platform
• Arriva Bus Pass
• TfL Bus Operator Pass
• Employee wellbeing and support benefits
• Ongoing development and career opportunities within Arriva

Location

The role is based at our Finsbury Park head office, with occasional travel across London. Some flexibility to work outside normal office hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, will be required.

If you’re good with numbers, naturally analytical and looking to build a career in transport planning and scheduling, we’d love to hear from you.