Train Scheduler & Network Planner

Heavy Haul Rail Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension

Enhanced parental pay

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance scheme

Employee benefits

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail Limited seeks a skilled Train Planner to develop and deliver train plans, working with Network Rail, customers and partners to maximise capacity and performance.

You will design timetables, manage resources, and support operations through disruption, while upholding safety, compliance and continuous improvement. This role offers a UK-based opportunity with excellent career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail planning, scheduling or logistics is desirable.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proactive approach to improvement and project work.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and process planning bids with Network Rail, including PDNS submissions and Working Timetable (WTT) applications.
• Create, time and submit timetable amendments to meet changing customer requirements.
• Produce resource plans, including locomotive, wagon, driver and ground staff diagrams.
• Work closely with customers to deliver weekly train plans that meet operational and commercial objectives.
• Negotiate and agree Engineering Access Statements and Train Planning Rules.
• Collaborate with Network Rail and industry stakeholders to improve timetable structures and network capacity.
• Support business growth through timetable design, resource planning and capacity studies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency and operational performance.
• Provide planning expertise during disruption and emergency situations to help maintain service delivery.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and industry requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Accountability & integrity

Flexibility & drive

Job description

Heavy Haul Rail Limited seeks a skilled Train Planner to develop and deliver train plans, working with Network Rail, customers and partners to maximise capacity and performance.

You will design timetables, manage resources, and support operations through disruption, while upholding safety, compliance and continuous improvement. This role offers a UK-based opportunity with excellent career progression.