Network Rail
Access Co-ordinator
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Who We Are
At 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!
Scotland's Railway is part of this large family and it covers a large geographical area from the Borders to Thurso at the far tip of the North East of Scotland, accounting for almost 20 per cent of the UK rail network. We provide rapid access along busy commuter routes to our seven cities, servicing the varied needs of our business and leisure commuter services, including cross border services and rural services. We have up to 50 freight services operating every day and we are steadily building capacity for this to grow. Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users, drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues and protecting safety and wellbeing.
Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don't always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
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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.
We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here.
About The Role
The Access Co-ordinator will coordinate track access to enable the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance and third-party works, ensuring planning timescales are met. They will develop and maintain the Delivery Unit Possession Plan.
Here are some of the duties your role will include:
- Manage the application of all access and isolation requests for the Delivery Unit.
- Produce and manage the Delivery Unit Period Possession Plan.
- Optimise the use of possessions and isolations.
- Submit possessions and Temporary Speed Restriction requests using the Possession Planning System (PPS).
- Manage the possession change control process.
- Process isolation requests and pass to the Isolation Planner.
How To Apply
Salary: £30,000 to £31,140
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Closing date: Midnight of 12th August 2026
Please note proof of all essential qualifications will be required.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note the recruitment process for this role is a competency based interview.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak's 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.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
Essential Requirements
Your experience and skills
- Knowledge of access planning processes and systems
- Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
- Knowledge of maintenance processes and techniques
- Knowledge of operational railway environment
- Good geographical knowledge
- Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
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