Section Planner [Rail Testing & Lubrication - RME] - 18 month secondment

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

Job summary

A leading rail infrastructure company in Carnforth seeks a professional to create and optimise work plans. This role involves managing activities and ensuring accurate updates of systems. Candidates must have strong planning skills and be capable of effective communication. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract with a starting salary of £25,000. The company values diversity and inclusivity and is committed to a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Essential skills in work plan production and optimisation.
• Experience with work planning/scheduling systems.
• Level 2 core planning skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Accurately update systems and databases.
• 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

Job description

Overview

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!

Brief Description

What will you be doing? Using corporate planning processes, systems and databases, undertake the development of detailed, fully resourced and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

Role (External) / Key Accountabilities

1. Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
2. Accurately update systems, databases and records as required.
3. Produce Safe System of Work plans.
4. Submit green zone access and isolation requests.
5. Produce draft quarterly plans.
6. Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
7. Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
8. Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

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

Desirable

• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques

How to apply

Salary: Band 5 - starting at £25,000.00

Closing date: 7th October 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.

This is a 18 month fixed term contract opportunity. Click apply now to apply.

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.