Job description
Please note that the hours for the this role can will be determined at interview. The advertised salary is for the full the time equivalent, therefore any hour under 37 hours per weekwill be reflected with a pro-rata salary offer.
Why LNER?
We go beyond. For everyone. Our vision is to be the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel for generations to come. Now we're looking for the people who can deliver this, every day.
Since we took over on the East Coast mainline, we've been changing the face of rail travel. Our new Azuma train has brought faster journey times, more space and greater reliability. Our exciting plans to embrace new ideas, experiences, backgrounds and ambitions make this the ideal time to join.
Bringing passion. Being bold. Always caring. Owning it. They're the values that make us LNER.
What you will be doing?
Welcome to the Service Delivery Team
The Service Delivery Team are based in York at the Route Operating Centre (ROC). Historically, the ‘Control' Team was set up to support all things operational. However, the Service Delivery Team in York ROC is more than just operations, it is about all aspects of delivering the operational train plan with a greater focus on the customer and their experience at stations and onboard.
This fast-paced role within the service delivery team is being introduced as an opportunity to support the LNER Service Delivery Team at York ROC.
The purpose of the temporary post is to provide assistance with planning and resourcing activities as a result of on the daily constraints caused by a shortfall of crew and/or lack of unit availability.
The key responsibilities of the role will be to assess the number of uncovered turns for the following day and to identify what diagrams are likely to be uncovered. The goal each day will be to use the Driver and Train Manager diagrams (together with unit availability and the maintenance requirements) to re-plan the service and to create a list of cancellations and alterations as appropriate. The role will be fast paced and so attention to detail with the ability to solve problems will be essential. The role will allow the opportunity to work very closely with the Resource Controllers for Train Crew and Rolling Stock but also with close engagement with the Fleet Planners and Hitachi.
The post is based with the LNER team at York ROC and shift coverage will include working between 1400-2100 from Monday to Sunday on a part time basis (likely 2/3 shifts weekly)
Got your attention yet? Of course, with this being such a specialist role, there are a few ‘must haves'…
What do we need you to have?
- Be a methodical thinker and an effective problem solver
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure
- Able to build strong working relationships
- Have strong communication skills both written and verbal
- A strong negotiator, able to question effectively
- IT literate, ideally with knowledge of railway IT systems (such as TRUST, GENIUS, CCF)
- Knowledge of railway operation and performance and traincrew agreements
What you'll get:
- Free travel on LNER + 75% off other companies' tickets (for you & dependents)
- Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service)
- 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends & family
- Generous pension scheme
- Annual cycle to work schemes
- Discount, savings and cashback scheme from top retailers
- Health & wellbeing schemes and discounts
- Host of training opportunities to help further your career
- Rewards & awards to recognise when you shine
What we believe:
To be the most loved, progressive and responsible train operating company, we must make a meaningful difference – always doing what's right for our customers, our people, the communities and destinations we serve, the future of the industry we lead and the environment we cherish.
We know that our people are the beating heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged culture that supports everyone at every stage of their journey – and ensures that when you're at LNER, you can always be you. No wonder most people never want to leave!
Diversity and inclusion
We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join LNER.
Developing our people
We are focused on creating a learning culture, to support our people to be the best they can be at work by providing them with the tools and resources to navigate their development and career journey.
Health & wellbeing
To create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of our people is of paramount importance to us.
What next?
As we say, we have fantastic opportunities for ambitious people from all sorts of different backgrounds, so now is the time to join the team at LNER – without delay!
Start your journey here...