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Railway Operations Planner

2 months ago


Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Freight Resource Planner to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for efficiently allocating resources to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of our freight services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Liaise with Delivery Managers to plan resource allocation and work schedules.
  • Collaborate with Delivery Managers to plan route learning and maintain route and traction knowledge for drivers.
  • Plan route learning based on upcoming works and liaise with Delivery Managers.
  • Monitor and action revised timings and late changes in the same day, with support from Operations Control and Delivery Managers.
  • Liaise with Business Managers, Planning and Delivery Assistant Manager, and SCO Possession Planner for SCO work acceptance.
  • Cross-cover other resource planners while on leave, sickness, or company requirement basis.
  • Create, input, and check the Daily Operations Log on a daily/weekly/as-required basis.
  • Liaise with Train Planning and Loco Planning teams for maintenance moves.
  • Create SCO simplifiers and allocate work where required, sharing with NR Area Teams.
  • Regularly check Network Rail Online Logistics (NROL) for service details and changes.
  • Check Train Running Under System TOPS (TRSUT) if required to ensure accuracy of roster timings.
  • Liaise with Train Planners/Loco Planners regarding service requirements and timings.
  • Monitor allocated drivers and ground staff availability regarding annual leave and rest days.
  • Review and approval of all operational staff absence requests within 7 days.
  • Work closely with Core HR/MyColas to ensure annual leave requests are kept up to date.
  • Attend meetings as required by the Company.
Person Specification
  • Knowledge and experience of general rostering and planning.
  • Strong background in dealing with an operational workforce and creating rosters for staff working on a variable shift pattern.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach.
  • Computer literate with extensive experience in using Microsoft Office. Experience in using diagramming tools would be beneficial.
  • Competent in using Network Rail Online Logistics (NROL) and Train Running Under System TOPS (TRSUT).
  • Excellent attention to detail with problem-solving mindset.
  • Be assertive and confident when dealing with staff rostering issues.
  • Knowledge and experience of the requirements to consider staff fatigue when producing rosters.
  • Have knowledge and understanding of all operational staff terms and conditions.
  • Experience in making tough decisions in challenging situations to safely and cost-effectively deliver to customer expectations.
  • Excellent geographical knowledge of the UK railway infrastructure network.
  • To be able to present information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Be able to communicate with personnel at all levels.
  • Knowledge of rules and regulations as applicable to Freight operations.
  • A proven team player who has the ability to deliver in demanding circumstances.
  • Confidence to deal with all Colas Rail customers to deliver to their expectations in required timescales and with high quality.
  • Holder of full UK driving license.