Section Planner

Overview

Plan and optimise railway work plans, manage documentation and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• planning
• safety plans
• access requests
• record management
• meeting facilitation
• data systems

Tasks

-Lead weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings to monitor progress and drive improvements. -Prepare draft quarterly plans to support long-term scheduling. -Develop and optimise work plans for all agreed activities within the section. -Represent Section Managers at planning meetings, providing updates and insights. -Create Safe System of Work plans, ensuring compliance with the Rule Book. -Submit requests for green zone access and isolations. -Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process. -Collate and manage infrastructure maintenance records. -Set up and maintain efficient filing systems, ensuring confidentiality and safety-critical documentation is handled appropriately. -Provide general administrative support to the Section Manager, using a broad range of skills to ensure smooth operations. -Maintain accurate records and update systems using MS Office and the Possession Planning System.

Requirements

• maintenance
• access
• planning l2
• workplan
• communication
• safesystem

What You Bring

-Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques -Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems -Core Planning Skills Level 2 -Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills -Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills -Safe System of Work Planning Process and System

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Benefits

-Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets -A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits -75% discount on leisure travel (Discretionary) -Pro-rata annual leave entitlement (28 days contract dependant) -My benefits – our discounted online shopping site

About Network Rail

-Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system. -Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets. -Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership. -Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects. -Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts. -Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK. -Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions. -Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers. -Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK. -Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.

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Security Clearance

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