Section Planner [Off Track

Network Rail; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation infrastructure company in the United Kingdom is seeking individuals passionate about ensuring safe and efficient railway systems. The role involves developing detailed work plans, optimising resources, and participating in active planning meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in scheduling and communication. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce detailed and optimised work plans.
• Experience with planning and scheduling systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plans for approval by Section Managers.
• Manage and optimise work activities for the section.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.

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

Safe System of Work Planning Process and System

Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

Job description

Responsibilities

• Using corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.
• 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.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Other Requirements

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life. In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

Key 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
• Safe System of Work Planning Process and System
• Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Desirable: Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

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!