Section Planner -

Overview

Plan, optimise and manage railway section work activities and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• record keeping
• file management
• roster admin
• data update
• work optimisation
• review meetings

Tasks

-Collate and maintain infrastructure maintenance records. -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. -Administration of rosters and timesheets. -Produce draft quarterly plans. -Submit green zone access and isolation requests. -Produce Safe System of Work plans. -Accurately update systems, databases and records as required. -Support the administration of the Assessment in The Line process. -Plan and optimise all agreed work activities for the section. -Represent Section Managers at planning meetings. -Undertake general office administration duties for the Section Manager using a range of knowledge and skills to provide effective support. -Manage weekly Plan-Do-Review meetings.

Requirements

• it systems
• access processes
• office management
• planning l2
• work planning
• railway knowledge

What You Bring

-Excellent time manager -Knowledge of relevant IT systems -Knowledge of access and possession processes and systems -Experience of clerical support and office management -Ability to work on own initiative -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 -Knowledge of operational railway environment

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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

Interview Process

-competency based interview

Security Clearance

-satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks required -must undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test; positive result leads to 5‑year suspension