Railway Operations Planner

1 week ago

Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom GB Railfreight Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Railway Operations Planner to join our team at GB Railfreight. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating train schedules to ensure efficient and safe rail operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify Network Rail engineering works that impact train schedules and communicate the impact to relevant stakeholders.
  • Engage with Network Rail to negotiate and agree on train schedules, ensuring compliance with GB Railfreight standards and guidelines.
  • Manage the Informed Traveller process, ensuring that schedules offered by Network Rail match our submissions.
  • Collaborate with the Short Term Timetable and Traincrew Planning teams to ensure seamless delivery of weekly train plans.
  • Provide support and cover for the Engineering Access Manager as required.

Requirements

  • Ability to timetable trains over the national network, considering other services, network capability, and Timetable Planning Rules.
  • Good working knowledge of national railway geography.
  • Knowledge of train planning systems, including TRUST/TOPS/VoyagerPlan, TPS.
  • A general understanding of railway rules and operating methods.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Awareness of safety considerations in the workplace.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Detailed knowledge of the UK rail freight business.
  • Good knowledge of the UK rail industry as a whole.
  • Knowledge or previous experience of Network Rail's ITPS software.
  • Knowledge of existing GBRf traincrew depot locations, depot links, route knowledge, and traction knowledge.

About Us

At GB Railfreight, we value diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We strive to create a workplace that is representative of wider society and encourages innovation. We are committed to transparency, trust, and empowerment, and we believe that openness and honesty lead to trust and confidence.

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