Line Blockage Assistant

Line Blockage Assistant Three Bridges, England

Network Rail
Full Time Three Bridges, England 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Line Blockage Assistant - Croydon St. John’s Hill


Location


Three Bridges, GB


Department Name


Southern Region Planning


About Network Rail


Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!


About our people and the recruitment process -
We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.


Brief Description


To proactively support the line blockage manager in providing a robust line blockage plan each day.


About the role (External)


Key Accountabilities:

1. Proactively manage the daily reporting of line blockages.

2. Validate line blockage applications so that when they are accepted they are correct and fit for purpose.

3. Plan and reschedule line blockages to facilitate effective management of line blockage opportunities based on applications from all stakeholders.

4. Record and publish laid down Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

5. Analyse KPIs and work with all stakeholders to reduce the amount of declined applications which will lead to improved productivity and cost efficiency by utilising cyclic plans and the use of Protection Controllers (PC).

6. Manage data integration in order to support the Line Blockage Manager with cyclic plans that will also take into account seasonal change and operational requirements.

7. Manage and eradicate duplication of work and achieve zero clashes.

8. Cover for the Line Blockage Manager at weekly planning meetings.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential
  • Proven ability to build relationships with customers and stakeholders and managing expectations
  • Working knowledge of access planning systems and processes
  • Proven experience in delivering to agreed timelines and standards
  • Good communication skills and a customer focussed approach
  • Good understanding of the Safe System of Work Plan (SSOWP) process
  • Good understanding of the rules and processes for taking line blockages

Desirable
  • Understanding of train service structure and commercial and practical implications of implementing changes to the timetable
  • Controller of Site Safety (COSS) competence

Salary: circa £30,000 dependent on skills and experience of successful candidate.

Please note the location is: Croydon St. John’s Hill


Closing date
: 21st February. - Late applications will not be accepted.


Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Line Blockage Assistant
Network Rail

www.networkrail.co.uk/careers
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Andrew Haines
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Non-profit Organisation
General Repair & Maintenance
2002
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