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Section Planner, Administrator - Romford Depot Jutsums Lane

Network Rail

The Role

Overview

Develop detailed work plans, optimise resources and provide admin support for the Section Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • work planning
  • filing systems
  • maintenance records
  • roster management
  • ssow plans
  • database updates

Tasks

-Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process. -Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section. -Set up and maintain efficient filing systems for the Section(s) paying particular attention to confidentiality where necessary and also those documents deemed to be safety critical. -Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records. -Represent Section Managers at planning meetings. -Administration of rosters and timesheets. -Produce Safe System of Work plans. -Accurately update systems, databases and records as required. -Produce draft quarterly plans. -Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings. -Submit green zone access and isolation requests. -Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support.

Requirements

  • planning l2
  • it systems
  • railway ops
  • time management
  • interpersonal skills
  • initiative

What You Bring

-Experience of clerical support and office management -Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills -Knowledge of relevant IT systems -Excellent time manager -Core Planning Skills Level 2 -Work Plan production and resource optimisation skills -Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems -Knowledge of operational railway environment -Safe System of Work Planning Process and System -Ability to work on own initiative

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Marketing

Human Resources

IT

Logistics

Project Management

Finance

Property

Legal

Business Strategy

Telecommunications

Signalling

Electrification Control Systems

Train Radio Systems

Lineside Communications

Level Crossing CCTV

Station Information Systems

Security Systems

Transmission Systems

Fibre Optic and Copper Cable Networks

Analogue Radio Networks

Mobile Communication Applications

Safety and Compliance

Fire Safety

System Engineering

Infrastructure Maintenance

Civil Engineering

Security Clearance

-employment conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks. -some roles may require face‑to‑face drugs and alcohol testing.