Railway Operations Planner

3 weeks ago


Doncaster, Doncaster, United Kingdom GB Railfreight Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Railway Operations Planner to join our team at GB Railfreight. As a key member of our planning department, you will be responsible for identifying Network Rail engineering works that impact our weekly train plan and communicating the impact to relevant stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify Network Rail engineering works that influence GB Railfreight's weekly train plan and communicate the impact to stakeholders.
  • Engage and negotiate with Network Rail within the Informed Traveller process to identify impacted schedules and submit alternative proposals.
  • Manage the Informed Traveller offer from Network Rail to ensure schedules match submissions and alternative offers are viable.
  • Regularly engage with the Short Term Timetable and Traincrew Planning teams to ensure continuity and efficiency in weekly train plan delivery.
  • Assist and provide 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 prioritise to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
  • Ability to work effectively with others in a team.
  • 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.
  • Detailed knowledge of the workings of GBRf and the weekly train plans.

Our Values

We champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values of Professionalism, Support, Communication, Trust and Empowerment, and Enjoyment.



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