Assistant Sco Possession Services Planner

3 weeks ago


Carlisle, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

**Position: Assistant SCO Possession Services Planner**

**Location: Carlisle**

**Division: Services - Freight**

**Safety Critical: No**

**Reporting to: SCO Possession Services Planner**

**Post Deputy: SCO Possession Services Planner**

**Purpose of Role**

To plan, liaise and assist with all aspects of Colas/SCO Possession Services and associated trains in line with Colas/SCO Haulage contract and to streamline provision for safe, effective and efficient train delivery.

Preparation of documentation and information, working closely with the internal resource and train planning department, commercial and finance departments to safely maximise revenue and profitability.

**Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability**

**Principal Responsibilities**
- Under the guidance of the Colas Railfreight SCO Possession Services Planner, learn all the requirements to enable all aspects of safe, effective and efficient Colas/SCO Possession Services planning and work acceptance in line with the Colas/SCO Haulage Contract
- Work and liaise closely with the Possession Services Planner, Business Delivery Manager and Commercial Manager to maintain and grow possession and associated haulage services in line with Colas revenue streams
- Attend T29 TEAMS meetings and client/supplier blockade reviews as required and participate in appropriate T5/Lockdown conferences
- Interrogation of NROL to run reports and PTO's and distribution of superseded documents. Advise anomalies/changes where identified and discuss solutions with the team
- Liaise closely with local SCO possession train planning personnel in the north areas to ensure continued work acceptance within parameters set by the Business Delivery Manager
- In conjunction with the (northern) SCO local area team planning personnel, produce and develop planning data for major blockade and renewals work (Including Xmas) highlighting any additional route learning requirements
- Instigate action plans set by the Business Delivery Manager to the performance of SCO services including RHTT's and other SCO projects
- Distribution of weekly Possession Services plans and data to the Resources Planning Manager and team based in Rugby to ensure seamless delivery of our services
- Assist with the preparation of SCO Network Bulk Ballast and Possession Services KPI's - closely monitor via TOPS/Ops Logs and update on a daily basis and collate possession hours for further discussions when required
- Maintain confidentiality and credibility
- The above does not limit your duties and the company may require you from time to time to undertake work within your capability and competence.

**Person Specification**
- Be calm, understanding and caring when dealing with other staff and departments.
- Be a positive, polite and proactive team player with logical thinking
- Extensive experience (at least 5 years) of working closely with SCO personnel at all levels
- Working methodically and with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience of producing detailed reports and data.
- Good geographical knowledge of the railway network and infrastructure.
- Ability to work on multiple projects
- Have good IT skills to be able to interrogate, update and develop where appropriate all computer based planning tools including Word & Excel
- Demonstrate a personal ambition and desire to succeed.
- Remain focused and driven especially in challenging times.
- Work effectively to display and promote a “one team” approach.
- Plan and organise time to effectively achieve objectives.
- Listen and respond to the needs of our clients.
- Build and maintain a positive relationship with all our clients

**And what do we offer?**

At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return we offer:

- Competitive Salary
- 26 days Annual Leave
- Company funded Car
- Business fuel card* (for business fuel purchases only)
- Industry leading Life Assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Long Service Award
- Season Ticket Loan
- Occupational Health Service

**About Us**

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's biggest and most prestigious, multi-disciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights.

We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage cross-collaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that.

Every day we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them


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