
Working Timetable Planner London, England
Job description
Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for developing train plans that meet the demanding and fast paced requirements of GBRf’s business:
- Build accurate train paths and plans which meet the stringent standards GBRf sets.
- Diligently reviewing the WTT to ensure its accuracy is maintained and where it does not meet the standard expected, challenge to bring the quality to the standard expected.
- Be able to work with high volumes of data quickly and accurately.
- Help to influence Network Rail in developing our train plans and WTT, reviewing and responding to offers as required.
- Help to develop smarter reporting methods with new business technology that help enhance the department and wider business.
- Support other timetabling functions as experience in GBRf develops.
- Be/become conversant in multiple core business areas to enhance delivery of the WTT, including:Terminal/Yard Operations, Locomotive Planning, Wagon Planning, Rostering and Diagramming
- Support as directed the managers within the team
Qualifications:
- A good command of the English language, both written and verbally to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent, is required.
- Numeric work forms a core component of the work undertaken, Maths at GCSE Grade C or equivalent, is required.
- Good computer literacy is required for this role.
- Previous experience working with a Railway.
- Use of TOPS/TRUST.
- Understanding of railway geography.
- Understanding of railway traction.
- Ability to use Timetabling software.
Why Join GB Railfreight?
You will be entitled to a range of generous benefits including:
Healthcare package – Private healthcare cover for a range of operations for you and a partner living at the same address as well as cover for a number of health care facilities for you and your dependents including consultations, scans, counselling, optical, dental, and therapy treatments.
Cycle to work scheme – Salary sacrifice scheme for bicycle purchase twice a year.
Pension Scheme – including death in service cover at 4 times salary.
Denplan scheme – Salary sacrifice scheme for you and your partner.
Online Benefits Portal – Offering hundreds of discounts at nationwide retailers
Training Platform – Providing you with an online learning facility and the opportunity to develop your career at your convenience.
The Salary is up to £35k, dependent upon experience.
Our Values
Professionalism – Safety and security is paramount in our business, and we feel that this embodies the foundation of a high achieving safety culture
Support – We look after our people and they in turn are encouraged to look after each other
Communication – The transparency of our is business is valued by our colleagues and customers
Trust and Empowerment – We believe that openness and honesty make for the best relationship because it leads to trust and confidence
Enjoyment – Taking pleasure in coming to work at GBRf is actively encouraged right from the top
At GB Railfreight we recognise that having a more diverse range of people leads to greater innovation. We want to create a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds with the aim to have a workforce representative of wider society. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace in line with our values.
