Section Planner, Administrator- Doncaster Shakespeare House

Network Rail; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK seeks an administrator to develop detailed work plans and provide effective administrative support. The ideal candidate will have strong resource optimisation skills and the ability to manage office procedures. This role offers a salary of £30,119 and aims to enhance operational efficiency within the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource optimisation and work plan production.
• Ability to manage schedules in planning systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise work activities for the section.
• Update systems and maintain maintenance records.
• Administer rosters and support general office administration.

Skills

Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills

Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems

Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Experience of clerical support and office management

Excellent time manager

Knowledge of relevant IT systems

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Overview

Undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval and provide an accurate and effective administrative support to the line manager and his team.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.
• Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
• Produce draft quarterly plans.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.
• Administration of rosters and timesheets.
• Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process.
• Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical.
• Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• Scheduling profile in work planning/scheduling system
• Core Planning Skills Level 2
• Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Experience of clerical support and office management
• Excellent time manager
• Knowledge of relevant IT systems
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desirable

• Knowledge of operational railway environment

How to apply

Salary: £30,119

Closing date: 9th October 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

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What does our recruitment process look like?

• Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.
• If your experience matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to an interview.

At Network Rail, we\'re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you\'re not just part of a team - you\'re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. We\'re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we\'ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

If you\'re ready to make a real difference, we\'d love to hear from you!