Rostering and Planning Manager

6 days ago


Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom COLAS RAIL UK Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Rostering and Planning Manager to join our team at Colas Rail UK. As a key member of our Freight Operations team, you will be responsible for managing a team of Freight Resource Planners, ensuring necessary resources are allocated efficiently and rosters are issued in the required time scale to deliver all Colas Rail Freight services safely, on time and on budget.

Main Responsibilities

  • To manage a team of Freight Resource Planners, allocating resources efficiently and issuing rosters in a timely manner.
  • To act as a point of contact for the Freight Management Team for all resourcing related matters.
  • To own the rostering process from creation to delivery, working closely with freight delivery managers, and under the direction of Freight Performance and Policy manager.
  • To continually develop systems and processes.

Key Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of rostering and planning ideally in a rail freight environment.
  • Experience in leading and developing a team.
  • Background in dealing with an operational workforce, and staff that work on a variable shift pattern.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills.
  • Able to demonstrate a proactive and pragmatic approach.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • 26 days Annual Leave
  • 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

Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.

We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.



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