Strategic Freight Rail Planner

TXM Recruit Limited; Ferrybridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail operations firm located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail Planner to join their team at the Ferrybridge Operations Centre. This role is crucial for delivering safe, efficient, and commercially effective train plans. The successful candidate will collaborate within the planning team and ensure plans meet industry compliance and customer needs. Opportunities for travel and career growth are available, along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Competitive pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of freight train operations and understanding of railway geography.
• Strong planning and organisational skills are essential.
• Ability to produce clear operational diagrams for staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planning workloads in compliance with industry processes.
• Ensure the weekly train plan is delivered accurately and on time.
• Liaise with stakeholders to produce efficient train plans.

Skills

Knowledge of freight train operations

Strong planning and organisational skills

Clear operational diagram production

Good IT skills

Tools

Voyagerplan

TOPS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading rail operations firm located in the United Kingdom is seeking a Rail Planner to join their team at the Ferrybridge Operations Centre. This role is crucial for delivering safe, efficient, and commercially effective train plans. The successful candidate will collaborate within the planning team and ensure plans meet industry compliance and customer needs. Opportunities for travel and career growth are available, along with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.