Network Rail
Freight Manager
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Vacancy Details
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £35,852 - £43,400
Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact Jess Lippett [Hiring Manager] or CorporateFunctions-Resourcing@networkrail.co.uk [Resourcing]
Contact: If you require any support with your application, please click here for contact details.
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Some Of Our Great Benefits
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
- Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% subsidy on train tickets.
- Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
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About The Role
What does the average day look like?
A typical day involves acting as the key advocate for rail freight, serving as the first point of contact for customers and coordinating responses across Network Rail teams. Undertaking safety tours and customer visits to identify opportunities to improve safety, performance, and efficiency, while supporting freight growth and championing customer-focused projects.
You will also monitor traffic changes, manage connection agreements, ensure additional freight costs are invoiced, and represent freight interests at route meetings, providing specialist expertise while protecting Network Rail's commercial position.
A Little Bit About The Team...
We're a small, proactive team covering a wide and varied geography across the region, so this role would suit someone who is self-disciplined, motivated and comfortable working under their own initiative. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves building relationships across Network Rail and with our freight customers.
You'll be supporting both the Regional Freight Manager and Senior Regional Freight Manager, joining a team that works hard, supports each other and enjoys a good laugh along the way.
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Next Steps
CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing the 2nd November 2026, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.
We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail.
All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information.
Your experience and skills
Who are we looking for?
A typical day involves acting as the main contact for freight customers, coordinating with Network Rail teams to resolve issues and improve service. While conducting safety tours and customer visits, identifying opportunities to improve safety, performance and freight growth, manage connection agreements and freight costs, and represent freight interests at route meetings while protecting Network Rail's commercial position.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified to degree level or equivalent experience
- Commercially astute, persuasive and customer focused
- Proven ability to negotiate in a complex commercial environment
- Knowledge of relevant contracts and contractual environment
- Experience of managing contractual relationships
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