Schedule Compiler – Transport Planning & Scheduling

Arriva TrainCare; Greater London; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The Village – Arriva benefits platform

Arriva Bus Pass

TfL Bus Operator Pass

Wellbeing and support benefits

Career development

Job summary

Arriva in London is seeking a Schedule Compiler to join the Commercial team and help plan schedules that keep London's bus network moving. You will develop skills in transport planning and scheduling, with training provided across systems, data analyses and TfL requirements.

The role involves compiling schedules, rotas and timetables, analysing performance data and supporting cross-team coordination. Training may take up to nine months with flexible hours and office-based work at Finsbury Park.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to hours and minutes.
• Excellent problem-solving and logical thinking abilities.
• Good organization, communication skills and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Compile bus schedules, duty schedules, timetables and staff rotas.
• Use scheduling systems and data to create efficient operational plans.
• Analyse performance and resource data to improve schedule efficiency.
• Estimate resource requirements for TfL initiatives and Arriva planning.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Operations teams to maintain accurate planning information.

Job description

## Schedule Compiler – Transport Planning & SchedulingApply: Finsbury Park: Full time: Posted Today: 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 doingYou’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 # LocationThe 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.