Train 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

Rail Planner

Location: Ferrybridge Operations Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rail Planner to join a busy rail operations and planning team based at the Ferrybridge Operations Centre. This role plays a key part in delivering safe, efficient, and commercially effective train plans in line with industry standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planning workloads efficiently and effectively in compliance with Network Code and wider industry planning processes
• Work collaboratively within the planning team to ensure the weekly train plan is delivered accurately and on time
• Liaise with relevant industry stakeholders and contacts as required
• Produce train plans that maximise operational efficiency and profitability while meeting customer and service requirements
• Ensure all plans and diagrams are compliant with internal standards and industry criteria

Skills & Experience Required

• Good knowledge of freight train operations and a sound understanding of railway geography
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to produce clear and compliant operational diagrams for frontline staff
• Good IT skills, including experience with:
  • Voyagerplan (or similar train planning software)
  • TOPS / TRUST
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

• The role will involve occasional travel and may require overnight stays away from home
• You will be joining an organisation committed to employee development, offering opportunities to grow skills and progress your career
• We are seeking committed, reliable, and professional individuals who demonstrate the knowledge and experience required for this role

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme
• A rewarding career within a high-performing and supportive rail operations team