Network Planner

5 months ago

Leeds, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

**Basic Purpose of Role**:
The Network Planner role is an integral part of the business and the focus is on service profitability, punctuality, quality and efficiency.

The role holder will look to optimise supply and demand using data and will support the Network Performance Manager in rolling out and utilizing new technology for improving network performance.

**Key accountabilities**

***Reporting to the Network Performance Manager, supporting on the following:

- Monitoring and reporting on service profitability, and driving profitability improvement at route level
- Monitoring and making suggestions for improvement to punctuality performance through use of advanced technology
- Monitoring performance of the road network and, with support from line management, making suggestions to internal and external stakeholders (including local authority partners) with the aim of improving overall journey speed and reducing variability
- To identify local network growth initiatives through analysis, and to assist with smooth implementation of these
- To support with maximising revenue opportunities and cost efficiencies, through optimal deployment of vehicle fleet
- Support the Network Performance Manager in producing network or route development proposals with full cost/ benefit analysis, for submission to the Senior Leadership Team for approval
- Feed into, where required, the preparation of tender bids for submission to the Senior Leadership Team for approval
- Ensure that all bus service registrations are done in a timely manner
- Support to the Network Performance Manager for all other reasonable duties, as required

***Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required**
- Strong analytical capabilities
- Sound financial understanding and should be able to demonstrate experience of performing cost/ benefit analysis
- Commercial awareness
- Excellent communication skills
- Aptitude to build and maintain stakeholder relations
- Excellent customer service focu s
- Knowledge of the bus operating environment
- Geographical knowledge of West and North Yorkshire

**KPIs**
- Service profitability
- On time performance
- Miles per hour

**Company Responsibilities**
- Adhere to all FirstGroup policies and procedures
- Undertake any training and development activities at the request of the line manager

**Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities**
- Champion behavioural change through BeSafe
- At all times, comply with your responsibilities within the Health and Safety Policy, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
- Ensure that risk assessments are carried out for areas and activities under the role holder's control, that appropriate control measures are implemented, and the recommendations are communicated to all of those who may be at risk
- Report incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences in a timely manner and ensure effective remedial action is taken
- Promote and implement, where appropriate, safe working practices by means of campaigns, initiatives and to promote a positive attitude to safety through personal leadership
- Support the Company's environmental campaigns and be aware of FirstGroup annual environmental targets

**Rewards & Benefits**
- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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