Timetable Planning Specialist York, England
Job description
LNER's purpose is to put heart into every journey. Covering 581 miles of track from London to the Scottish Highlands, we are ambitious about being the most loved, progressive and responsible way to travel by rail.
People, places and moving forward are top of our list. We embrace the communities that we operate in, welcome change and are determined to constantly improve everyone's travel experience across the nation. Together, we're driving innovation and transforming rail travel. By being on time, having more trains and more seats, to the huge leaps in engineering like our stunning Azuma train.
Operations Planning Team
As a Timetable Planning Specialist you will be part of the Operational Planning team. Our team of Operational Planners take the timetable ambitions of the business and our stakeholders and construct a plan which helps keep LNER delivering the amazing service our customers love.
What will you be doing as a Timetable Planning Specialist?
Our Operations planning team are at the forefront of ensuring that our timetable development is at the highest possible standard for both the company as well as our customers. As a Timetable Planning specialist, you will help develop timetables and train plans taking in to account any engineering access and in line with agreed industry timescales.
Communication within the Operational Planning Team and to the wider business is key, therefore part of your role will require you to be able to communicate the effect of timetable changes internally and externally to promote the company and use feedback to develop future amended timetable plans.
This is a role that will call on your ability to be organised as well as analytical. You will also be able to identify best practice and explore areas to continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance train service performance and customer service delivery.
Does this sound like the role for you?
As a key role in the business there are a few ‘must haves' to be successful. We are looking for someone who detailed knowledge of timetable planning as well as excellent understanding of Network rail's operational rules. Additionally:
- Understanding of Services Agreement (Regarding Timetables)
- Understanding of Train Planning Rules (TPR)
- T-12 Licence Condition
- Knowledge of LNER Operations, resources and route
- Network Code – Part D
- User of train planning systems
- Good understanding of LNER markets
- Understanding of Railway performance issues
- Understanding of Track Access Contracts
- Maths and English (GCSE Grade C or equivalent)
- A levels (or equivalent) or demonstrated planning experience at appropriate level
If you're ready for a new challenge and feel you meet the criteria outlined above, then we would love to hear from you.
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