Train Planner

Freightliner; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intermodal logistics operator in the UK is seeking a Train Planner based in Knottingley. The role involves planning workloads efficiently, liaising with industry contacts, and producing operational diagrams. Candidates should have knowledge of freight train operations, excellent planning skills, and proficiency in relevant software. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a supportive environment that encourages growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of railway geography.
• Ability to produce diagrams compliant with internal and industry criteria.
• Good computer skills including Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan workloads efficiently to comply with network code.
• Ensure weekly train plan implementation.
• Produce train plans that meet customer requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of freight train operations

Planning skills

Computer skills (Voyagerplan, Word, Excel)

Tools

Voyagerplan

TOPS/TRUST

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

A vacancy has arisen within Freightliner Heavy Haul for a Train Planner, ideally to be based in Ferrybridge, however we are open to a more hybrid way of working so happy to discuss alternative options which could see a combination of working at Ferrybridge and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planning workloads efficiently and effectively to comply with network code and industry processes
• Work within the wider planning team to ensure weekly train plan is implemented in a timely and efficient manner
• Liaise with industry contacts as necessary
• Production of train plans that maximise profitability for Freightliner Heavy Haul whilst meeting customer requirements

Requirements

• A good knowledge of freight train operations with a sound knowledge of railway geography
• Excellent Planning skills
• ability to produce diagrams for operational staff which are compliant with all internal and industry criteria
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use Voyagerplan (train planning software), TOPS/TRUST and general office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

This role will involve some travel and may require staying away from home on occasion.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.