Trainee Timetable Planner

4 weeks ago

Doncaster, United Kingdom GB Railfreight Full time

Overview:
The Trainee Timetable Planner position at GB Railfreight offers an introduction into the planning processes that underpins the delivery of an operational railway. The role forms a key part within the long-term strategy of GB Railfreight’s Planning Team, which is at the heart of how our railfreight services are devised and operated.

Upon completion of your training (usually 12 - 18 months), you will have gained a thorough understanding of how a leading UK railfreight company works, particularly in the aspects of timetabling and other train planning activities. You will also be taught a wide range of transferable skills, such as team working, being an effective communicator, problem solving and creating thinking.

Closing date: 8th March 2024

**Responsibilities**:

- To support the Short Term Timetabling team, who are responsible for delivering the weekly train plans across the entire business:

- Gain an understanding of UK rail geography
- Be able to (ultimately) timetable with a high degree of accuracy and speed
- Understand and be fluent in the use of the timetabling systems
- Build and understand GBRf’s customers and how to deliver for them
- Be formally trained and able to interpret the Weekly Operating Notice and Engineering blocks
- Understand and be able to assess different commodities, the elements and characteristics that underpin them particularly with regards to restrictions
- Be able to accurately and correctly read and decipher safety critical documentation such as RT3973’s and Summary of Compatibility Statements
- To assist in the processing of the train plans to/from Network Rail; to ensure that the best timetable product is delivered to our customers.
- Build up communications lines within your department and the wider business
- Support and work alongside colleagues and your manager to build on your skill set above
- Deliver as appropriate reports on various ‘learnt aspects’ within your training

Qualifications:
**Essential**
- Competent IT skills
- Interest in the UK Rail freight business
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills, building towards a future career in the UK rail industry.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team and communicate clearly within the business.
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
- 5 GCSEs A - C grade or equivalent

**Desirable**
- Experience of working within the rail industry
- Knowledge of national railway geography
- Knowledge of train planning systems including TRUST/TOPS/VoyagerPlan
- A general understanding of railway rules and operating methods.

No previous experience is essential; all necessary training will be provided within the role

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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