Section Planner [Track]

Network Rail Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway sector seeks a skilled planner to develop optimised work plans for infrastructure maintenance. The role involves collaboration with Section Managers and requires strong planning and organisational skills. Join us to ensure a safe and efficient railway for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in Work Plan production and resource optimisation.
• Knowledge of access and possession processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Produce Safe System of Work plans.

Skills

Work Plan production

Resource optimisation

Core Planning Skills Level 2

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes

Job description

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

We're committed to building a diverse organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We aim to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract top talent to ensure a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.

About our people and the recruitment process - We are an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from all candidates!

We encourage flexible working arrangements, recognizing that traditional patterns don't suit everyone. If you're interested in flexible working, let us know, and we'll do our best to support your career development while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We are also a Disability Confident Leader employer and will adapt our processes and offer reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities in accessing, applying, and interviewing for roles.

Brief Description

Using corporate planning processes, systems, and databases, develop detailed, fully resourced, and optimised work plans for approval by Section Managers.

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.
• Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.
• Represent Section Managers at planning meetings.
• Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills
• 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

How to apply (External)

Closing date: 26th May 2025 - late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to submit your application.

What does our recruitment process involve?

• Our hiring manager will review your CV after you apply.
• If your experience matches our requirements, you'll be invited for an interview.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed as of 16.01.2023. All candidates not offered a conditional role by this date will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. A positive result will rescind your application. All test results will be securely stored on the Sentinel database, and a 5-year suspension from applying for safety-critical roles will be enforced.

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