Planning Assistant Hitchin, England
Job description
Location
Hitchin, GB
Department Name
Eastern Region
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Brief Description
Provide support and assistance in all aspects of Delivery Unit Planning activities.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities:
1. Assist the Delivery Unit Planning team as directed.
2. Assist in the production of the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan and resource schedules.
3. Submit and process a variety of Access and Resource Planning requests in compliance with agreed processes and procedures.
4. Accurately input, update and maintain relevant planning systems and records as required.
5. Assist in the coordination and optimisation of all resources for efficient maintenance delivery.
6. Provide effective support to plan changes and emergency works.
7. Liaise with external and internal contacts across functions in relation to the planning requests.
8. Assist in the preparation of reports as required.
Essential
- Knowledge of access planning processes and systems
- Knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Good geographical knowledge
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
- Knowledge of Maintenance Planning Systems
Salary: Circa £20,000
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 Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test.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.
