Short Term Timetable and Informed Traveller Planner

9 months ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom GB Railfreight Full time

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Rail Planner with expertise in Short Term Timetable and Informed Traveller Planning. You will manage the production of weekly train plans and day to day interactions with Network Rail ensuring that the train plans are developed in accordance with GBRf Standards, planning guidelines and codes of practice. You will also Identify Network Rail engineering works that will influence the weekly train plan, communicating the impact of this to relevant stakeholders. This will be done in the specified time frame as determined by Network Rail guidelines.

Get ready to wear many hats in this role and to become an essential member of our Planning team

**Responsibilities**:

- To manage the production of a number of weekly train plans; processing of weekly train orders from various customers and compilation of the optimal train plan to deliver the service that is required.
- To manage the day-to-day interaction with Network Rail and any other relevant Infrastructure Managers to ensure that the necessary access to the rail network is secured to deliver these weekly train plans.
- To regularly engage with the Short Term Traincrew Planning team to ensure continuity and efficiency with the delivery of weekly train plans.
- To regularly engage with the Fleet Planning and Engineering teams to deliver weekly train plans with cognisance of the various requirements of these teams.
- To communicate weekly train plans to all those who require it, both internally and externally to GBRf.
- Under direction of the Short Term Timetable Manager, provide cross-cover across the team as weekly demand dictates.
- To identify Network Rail engineering works that will influence GB Railfreight’s weekly train plan and communicate the impact that this is likely to have.
- To engage and negotiate with Network Rail within the Informed Traveller process; to identify those schedules that are impacted by Network Rail engineering works on a week by week basis and to submit alternative scheduling proposal to Network Rail.
- To manage the Informed Traveller offer from Network Rail; to ensure that the schedules offered by Network Rail match the submission made by GBRf. Where the offer varies, to ensure that the alternative offered by Network Rail is viable.
- To regularly engage with Traincrew Planning teams to ensure continuity and efficiency with the delivery of weekly train plans.
- Where required, to assist, and provide cover for the Short Term Timetable Manager and the Engineering Access Manager.

Qualifications:
**Essential**
- Ability to timetable trains over the national network taking into consideration other services, network capability and Timetable Planning Rules.
- Good working knowledge of the UK rail industry and the national railway geography.
- Knowledge of train planning systems including TRUST/TOPS/VoyagerPlan, TPS.
- A general understanding of railway rules and operating methods.
- Ability to prioritise in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, and in an appropriate manner, with both internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team.
- Awareness of safety considerations in the workplace.

**Desirable**
- Detailed knowledge of the UK rail freight business.
- Knowledge or previous experience of Network Rail’s ITPS software.
- Knowledge of existing GBRf traincrew depot locations, depot links, route knowledge and traction knowledge.
- Detailed knowledge of the workings of GBRf and the weekly train plans

**Our Values**

**Professionalism** - Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture

**Support **- We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other

**Communication** - The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers

**Trust and Empowerment** - We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence

**Enjoyment** - Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top

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